This section keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and upcoming public appearances of Lavery professionals.
News
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Lavery ranks well in the most recent Financial Post League Tables
During the second quarter 2012, Lavery distinguished itself as Canadian legal counsel to underwriters in connection with various transactions. According to the figures published in the Legal Post column of the daily Financial Post on August 8, Lavery ranked 12th among all Canadian law firms for debt and equity offerings, 11th for equity offerings and 12th for debt offerings. It is worth mentioning that Lavery finished ahead of several leading firms, which shows the strength of its transaction activity.
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A conference by Craig Alexander, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist of TD Bank Group
Lavery is pleased to say that the special conference given at our office on August 15 by Craig Alexander, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist of TD Bank Group, was a success. Almost 50 business people attended this event to hear Mr. Alexander talk about "The Economic and Real Estate Outlook ". Lavery wishes to thank Benjamin David Gross , Louis-Martin Dubé and Justin Cohen, who pulled off a masterstroke of organization by inviting Craig Alexander, a world-renowned speaker and a leading figure in the area of finance.From left to right: Benjamin David Gross, partner in Lavery’s Business Law Group; Craig Alexander, Senior Vice President & Chief Economist of TD Bank Group; Justin Cohen, investment advisor at TD Waterhouse; and Louis-Martin Dubé, partner in Lavery’s Business Law Group
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Jean Saint-Onge: A good-hearted and dedicated man
A partner in Lavery’s Litigation Group, Jean Saint-Onge, Ad. E., is profiled in the August-September issue of Lambert magazine. This article focuses on Jean Saint-Onge’s commitment and involvement over the past 25-years with the Marie-Vincent Foundation, which supports children under 12 who are victims of sexual abuse. Very dedicated to this cause, Jean Saint-Onge believes that lawyers are agents of change in our society which explains the major role he has played min the creation, in 2005, of the Centre d’expertise Marie-Vincent and the Chaire de recherche interuniversitaire Marie-Vincent .
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The Olympic farewell of an exceptional athlete
Although the results of the final of the 3-metre springboard event did not meet Alexandre Despatie’s expectations, Lavery wishes to say again how proud we are to have supported this remarkable athlete as a sponsor since 2009. Following Alexandre’s injury in Madrid, during pre-Olympic training, his chances to take part in the London Games appeared slim. However, this exceptional athlete showed once again his courage and determination.The Olympic motto, "The important thing is not to win but to participate", reveals its true meaning for Alexandre under these circumstances. Considering that London was his last Olympic Games, it seems timely to reflect on what Alexandre has accomplished throughout a glorious career that spans almost 15 years: not only two Olympic medals and three world titles but also the combined titles of world champion in all three diving disciplines: 1-metre springboard, 3-metre springboard and 10-metre platform. It represents a record that could never be broken considering the growing specialization of diving. However, Alexandre’s biggest accomplishment is perhaps that he has been a source of inspiration for an entire generation of divers. These talented young women and young men are now and for the years to come Canada’s new breed of divers.Bravo Alexandre!
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Alexandre Despatie qualified for the 3-metre springboard individual event
After having qualified for the semi-finals yesterday, Alexandre Despatie has advanced today, August 7, to the final of the 3-metre springboard individual event, which will take place this evening, London time. A proud sponsor of Alexandre Despatie since 2009, Lavery will support Alexandre in this competition that will also be his Olympic swan song.
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Three Lavery lawyers recognized as leading corporate lawyers
Lavery is pleased to announce that three partners of the firm have been named in the 2012 issue of Lexpert’s directory, Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada. Michel Blouin and René Branchaud are among the experts mentioned in mining law whereas Louis Payette is recognized for his expertise in banking. It is worth mentioning that lawyers are chosen based on individual results through Lexpert’s peer review survey.
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A worthy performance from Alexandre Despatie and Reuben Ross at the 3-metre springboard synchro
A proud sponsor of Alexandre Despatie since 2009, Lavery salutes the worthy performance of Alexandre and his teammate Reuben Ross today at the 3-metre synchro event where they finished in 6th place. The fact that Alexandre was able to take part in this event after sustaining an injury only a few weeks ago is a victory by itself and eloquent proof of his courage and determination. Lavery will be cheering for Alexandre during his other competition next week: the 3-metre individual.
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Meaghan Benfeito and Roseline Filion shine!
Once again, the Canadian diving team distinguished itself! Meaghan Benfeito and Roseline Filion won the bronze medal in the 10-metre synchronized platform event. Alexandre Despatie's quickly reacted to these good news on his Twitter account: " Yeaaaaaah! Une autre médaille de bronze! Good job girls!"So far it is Canada’s fourth medal since the London Olympics began and, worth mentioning, two of them were obtained by our diving team. Acknowledging the solid team spirit that unites our divers, Alexandre Despatie will undoubtedly be fired up for each of the diving events in which he will compete.A proud sponsor of Alexandre Despatie since 2009, Lavery wishes Alexandre the best of luck in the upcoming 3-metre synchro and the 3-metre individual.
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Émilie Heymans and Jennifer Abel win the bronze medal at the 3-metre synchro
On Day 2 of the Summer Games, on Sunday, July 29, two of Alexandre Despatie’s teammates, the divers Émilie Heymans and Jennifer Abel, gave Canada its first medal in London. On his Twitter account, Alexandre quickly congratulated his teammates for this well deserved third place. At 20, Jennifer grabs her first Olympic medal. For Émilie, this fourth medal in four consecutive Olympic Games makes her the only female diver in Olympic history to achieve such a feat and the first Canadian athlete (male or female) to have set this record during the Summer Games.This wonderful achievement is a good omen for the Canadian diving team and it will represent an additional source of motivation for Alexandre and his partner Reuben Ross who will take part in the 3-metre synchro competition on Wednesday, August 1st. A proud sponsor of Alexandre Despatie since 2009, Lavery wishes Alexandre the best of luck in the upcoming 3-metre synchro and the 3-metre individual.
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Lavery represents the syndicate of underwriters in the $201.2 million bought deal financing of units of Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust
On February 28, 2012, Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust closed a public offering of 9,168,950 units for gross proceeds of $201.2 million. The units were sold to a syndicate of underwriters led by National Bank Financial Inc. and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc., including Desjardins Securities Inc., CIBC World Markets Inc., Scotia Capital Inc., RBC Dominion Securities Inc., TD Securities Inc., Canaccord Genuity Corp., Dundee Securities Ltd. and Macquarie Capital Markets Canada Ltd. The syndicate of underwriters was represented by a team from Lavery consisting of Marc Rochefort, Michel Servant, Guillaume Lavoie and Geneviève Fournier (corporate and securities), and Philip Nolan (tax). Cominar is the third largest diversified real estate investment trust in Canada and the largest commercial property owner in the Province of Québec.
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Olga Farman co-signs an article on Quebec’s strategies in the life sciences industry in Premières en Affaires
Olga Farman, a Lavery partner, is the co-author of an article about the government of Quebec’s strategies in the life sciences area, published in the April-May 2012 issue of Premières en Affaires. The article lists the strategies – which it presents as catalysts for innovation – that have been implemented to ensure the stability and more particularly the prosperity of the biopharmaceutical industry in Quebec. It also specifies the main pillars of the strategy for research and innovation in Quebec: more competitive and internationally recognized research; more creativity and entrepreneurship in the general population; increased productivity and competitiveness through innovation; major projects that bring people together. Read the article (in French only).
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Major Psychological Victory for Alexandre Despatie
Lavery wishes to congratulate Alexandre Despatie for his exemplary courage and tenacity. Last Friday, the triple world champion and double Olympic medalist performed an inward triple flip – the very dive during which he hurt himself and suffered a mild concussion hardly a month ago in Madrid.Even if he didn’t do the dive in a competition, it is a major victory for Alex. All agree that he is a great source of inspiration.A proud sponsor of Alexandre Despatie since 2009, Lavery anticipates the pleasure of seeing him perform at the 2012 London Olympics next month.