This section keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and upcoming public appearances of Lavery professionals.
News
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Étienne Brassard and Mylène Vallières speak about crowdfunding
Étienne Brassard, and Mylène Vallières, both members of Lavery’s Business Law Group spoke about crowdfunding to Université de Montreal’s Faculty of law on January 11th. This initiative was coordinated by Michaëlle Guilbault, a student with the firm. The event offered Faculty students an opportunity to learn more about the different aspects of this emerging method of financing. Please click here to consult the article in Need to Know to learn more about crowdfunding, in particular the new financing opportunities for start-ups.
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Valérie Boucher and Judith Houle-Couture to present at STIQ Matin Conférence
Partner Valérie Boucher and lawyer Judith Houle-Couture, members of the Business Law Group, will be speaking about SME partnerships at a seminar organized by Sous-Traitance Industrielle Québec (STIQ) this coming February 1. They will be reviewing the legal implications of SME partnerships as well as showcasing key components that partners should consider while negotiating and addressing legal documents. Click here to register or to obtain further information about the seminar. Partner Valérie Boucherand lawyer Judith Houle-Couture, members of the Business Law Group, will be speaking about SME partnerships at a seminar organized by Sous-Traitance Industrielle Québec (STIQ) this coming February 1. They will be reviewing the legal implications of SME partnerships as well as showcasing key components that partners should consider while negotiating and addressing legal documents. Click here to register or to obtain further information about the seminar.
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Salut Bonjour interview Jean-Philippe Turgeon on the franchise's situation in Québec
Jean-Philippe interviewed at Salut Bonjour Tv show on the franchise's situation in Québec
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Lavery appoints Loïc Berdnikoff as Director of Professional Development
Lavery is proud to announce that Loïc Berdnikoff has been appointed to the position of Director of Professional Development. Me Berdnikoff has been interim director of this key role in the firm since August 2016. “It is with enthusiasm that I decided to devote myself to the duties of Director of Professional Development for the firm. I intend to pursue Lavery’s vision to develop and advance our young lawyers. I will contribute my experience as a lawyer and a partner to support them and offer quality training that corresponds to their expectations and aspirations,” stated Loïc Berdnikoff. “As acting director, Loïc was already successfully handling the position and actively carrying out the various responsibilities associated with the role, so this is a natural progression for both him and the firm. We can count on the expertise and experience of a colleague who knows the workings of the profession and our organization,” commented Jean-Yves Simard, Lavery’s Interim Managing Partner.
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Pierre Marc Johnson interviewed on the possible reopening of the ALENA
Pierre Marc Johnson interviewed at Les coulisses du pouvoir TV show on the possible reopening of the ALENA.
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Pierre Marc Johnson interviewed on the impacts of Trump protectionist promises
Pierre Marc Johnson interviewed at the 24 h en 60 minutes TV show on the impacts of Trump protectionist promises.
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Ian Rose listed in the 2016 edition of Who’s Who Legal Canada
In its 2016 edition, the prestigious Who’s Who Legal Canada directory has recognized Ian Rose, a member of the Lavery Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, as an expert in the area of insurance and reinsurance, for a fifth consecutive year. Since 1996 Who’s Who Legal Canada has been identifying lawyers who are leaders in their respective practice area. The nomination process relies on comprehensive, independent research involving thousands of interview hours with leading lawyers and their clients. Click here for more information.
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Pier-Olivier Fradette analyzes the impact of animals’ new legal situation on municipalities
Pier-Olivier Fradette, a municipal affairs lawyer, analyzes the potential impact of the Act to improve the legal situation of animals on municipalities in the December 2016 edition of Magazine Quorum, published quarterly by the Fédération québécoise des municipalités. Me Fradette identifies the major provisions affecting municipalities and discusses how they should address these legislative amendments. He explains that the Act is two-fold: The first part establishes that animals are no longer things within the meaning of the Civil Code of Québec, and the second part introduces new provisions regarding the welfare and safety of animals. Click here to read the full analysis (in French only).
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Martin Bédard participates in the 10th edition of the Asian Financial Forum
Martin Bédard, a lawyer with the Business Law Group, took part in the 10th edition of the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) that was held January 16 and 17, 2017 in Hong Kong. The AFF brings together some of the most influential members of the business and financial community to discuss economic trends in the Asian market. Click here to learn more about the AFF.
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During the 35th anniversary of the Conseil Économique et Tourisme Haut-Richelieu (CETHR), André Vautour, Édith Jacques and Étienne Brassard discussed the different aspects of CETA
On December 8, 2016, during the CETHR’s 35th anniversary event, André Vautour, Édith Jacques, and Étienne Brassard, all partners from the Business law group, discussed the different aspects of the Canada-EU free-trade agreement (CETA). Among other things, they highlighted the agreement’s huge economic potential for Quebec businesses since it provides access to a new market with very few tariff constraints. Mr. Vautour also addressed the topic of Canada’s strategic geographical position: “This agreement, combined with NAFTA, could turn the Canadian territory into a portal for U.S. businesses that want to reach the European market as well as European businesses that want to access the U.S. market. It’s a significant competitive advantage that we must make the most of to fully benefit from CETA.”
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André Vautour and Guillaume Lavoie publish two articles on the marketing rules for Canadian investment funds in Europe in the International Journal for Financial Services
André Vautour and Guillaume Lavoie, two partners from Lavery, co-authored two articles published in the November 2016 issue of the International Journal for Financial Services in collaboration with lawyers from the French firm Jeantet Associés (a fellow member of the World Services Group). The articles were respectively titled “Impact of the Possible Extension of the European Passport Regime on Canadian Fund Managers” and “Options Available to Canadian Managers under the European AIF Marketing Rules”. The articles discuss the impact of European Union Directive 2011/61/EU on Canadian investment fund managers who want to raise funds from investors in EU member states. The authors, more specifically, address the conditions of a possible extension of the European passport regime to Canada, the obligations of Canadian managers who would like to take advantage of any such regime, and the options currently available to Canadian managers under private placement regimes in EU member states.
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Finance et Investissement quotes Léonie Gagné in an article about the assurance under the era of Facebook
Finance et Investissement quotes Léonie Gagné in an article about the assurance under the era of Facebook.