This section keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and upcoming public appearances of Lavery professionals.
News
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Lavery acts for consortium led by Magris Resources Inc. in the completion of the acquisition of the Niobec mine for a total consideration of US$530 million
Lavery is pleased to announce it has acted as legal counsel for the Province of Québec to a consortium led by Magris Resources Inc. in the completion of the acquisition of Niobec Inc., a subsidiary of IAMGOLD Corporation (TSX : IMG, NYSE: IAG) and one of the world’s three primary niobium producers. The total consideration of US$530 million was comprised of a US$500 million cash proceeds payable at closing, as well as an additional US$30 million payable upon commencement of commercial production from adjacent rare earths element properties. Lavery also acted as local counsel in connection with the financing of the acquisition. Lavery’s transactional and financing team was led by Mr. Sébastien Vézina (M&A and Mining Law) and Mr. Benjamin Gross (Financing), and included Mr. René Branchaud (Mining Law), Ms. Nicole Messier and Ms. Carole Gélinas (Real Estate Law and Mining Titles), Ms. Sophie Prégent (Environmental Law), Ms. Catherine Méthot and Mr. Raphaël Bacal (M&A), Mr. François Parent (Pension and Benefits), Ms. Catherine Maheu, Mr. Guy Lavoie and Ms. Valérie Korozs (Labour and Employement), Mr. Éric Gélinas (Tax Law), Mr. Pierre Denis and Ms. Anne-Sophie Lamonde (Financing).
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Marie Cossette - Panellist at two Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec breakfast conferences
On January 27, 2015 in Quebec City and January 30, in Montreal, Ms. Marie Cossette, a partner at Lavery, whose litigation practice focuses on public, administrative and disciplinary law, and who is responsible for the cabinet’s integrity practice, will sit on the breakfast discussion panels of Les matins de l’Ordre of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. Ms. Cossette, and three other panellists, will engage in discussion about “The engineer’s responsibility: as a professional, how can an engineer take action in a regulated context?” (La responsabilité de l’ingénieur – En tant que professionnel, comment l’ingénieur peut-il agir dans un contexte réglementé?) Moderated by Patrick Masbourian in Montreal and by Pierre Houle in Quebec City, the panel will help participants understand the difference between codes of conduct and ethics, be better prepared and have better knowledge of professional responsibility best practices, learn more about civil, penal, corporate and personal responsibility, and reflect on the values of their profession. For more information on the Conference, please click here.
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Marie Cossette participates in the opening workshop of the 71st ACRGTQ annual conference
On January 21, 2015, in Quebec City, Ms. Marie Cossette, a partner at Lavery, whose litigation practice focuses on public, administrative and disciplinary law, and who is responsible for the cabinet’s integrity practice, was a panellist at the opening workshop of the ACRGTQ annual conference (Association des constructeurs de routes et grands travaux du Québec). The congress and the workshop—the latter being a panel discussion hosted by Diane Martin previously with Radio-Canada in Quebec City—shared the same theme: “Let’s Build the Present” (Construisons le présent). Participants discussed the legal, ethical and media issues the industry faces and the various means at the disposal of builders to regain the trust of the population. To consult the conference’s programme, please click here.
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Jacques Perron and Maude Lafortune-Bélair participate as jury members on the Droit de Cité radio program on CIBL 101.5FM
On January 14, 2015, Mr. Jacques Perron, a partner at Lavery, participated as a jury member on the Droit de Cité radio program which airs on CIBL 101.5 FM. The program’s theme was Pour ou contre l’abolition de la notion de sexe en droit?, and the debate centered on the proposed modification of article 71 of the Quebec Civil Code. Previously, on October 1, 2014, Ms. Maude Lafortune-Bélair, a lawyer who works in the firm’s Litigation group, also participated as a jury member on the same program, which is coproduced by the Quebec Bar. For more information or to listen to an MP3 of the program, please click here.
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Raphaël Schachter to speak at Annual Student Dinner of the Lord Reading Law Society
On January 28, 2015, Mr. Raphaël H. Schachter, Q.C., Ad. E, will be the Guest Speaker at the Lord Reading Law Society celebrating the Society’s Annual Student Dinner. Mr. Schachter’s topic will be “Representing the High-Profile Client”, and he will recount many of his experiences accompanied by anecdotes in this regard. For the event, students at the École du Barreau and stagiaires are invited to attend as guests of the Society, and at no cost. Note that the Barreau du Québec has certified the lecture for one hour of CLE credit. For more information about the event and to reserve, please click here.
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Evelyne Verrier participates in the Canadian Institute’s advanced conference on claim and litigation management in disability insurance
On January 19 and 20, 2015, Ms. Evelyne Verrier, a partner at Lavery who practices mainly in civil litigation and insurance, served as Co-President and speaker at the Canadian Institute’s advanced conference on claim and litigation management in disability insurance (Conférence avancée sur la gestion des réclamations et litiges en assurance invalidité de l’Institut Canadien). This unique event brought together lawyers, insurance companies, claims adjudicators, medical experts and rehabilitation firms to discuss contentious issues related to the management and settlement of disability insurance claims. For more information about this conference, please click here.
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Jean-Philippe Turgeon and Stéphanie Destrempes of Lavery publish an article in the CCCA Directory and Yearbook
Mr. Jean-Philippe Turgeon and Ms. Stéphanie Destrempes of Lavery’s Franchising and Distribution practice group have published an article entitled ‘Franchising in Canada: A Duality of Laws and Culture’ in 2014/2015 edition of the Lexpert®/Canadian Corporate Counsel Association’s (CCCA) Directory and Yearbook. The article is an in-depth review of franchising in Canada from the perspective of the challenges and opportunities presented by the differences in Quebec laws and culture. Please click here to view the article online.
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Lavery’s contribution to Stornoway’s Mine Renard development deal makes Lexpert®’s Top 10 Deals of 2014 list
Lavery’s contribution to Stornoway’s Mine Renard market capitalization has been noted in Lexpert®’s Top 10 Deals of 2014 list. Lavery acted as counsel for the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec in this matter. Lexpert's annual Top 10 Deals list showcases the most significant transactions of 2014 and the Law Firms involved. To read about the Top 10 Deals of 2014, please click here.
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Lavery’s Daniel Bouchard to speak on wetlands January 28th at Complexe Jules-Dallaire in Ste-Foy
Wednesday morning, January 28th in Ste-Foy, Lavery’s Daniel Bouchard will deliver a talk regarding the legal aspects of wetlands management in a project development context. Bouchard, who is the firm’s office managing partner in Quebec City, will deliver his remarks after a co-presentation by two field specialists. This seminar, organized by the Canadian Bar Association Québec Branch, promises to be highly practical. It is intended for real estate developers (residential, commercial and industrial) but also municipal legal departments and general counsel. Click here for more information or to register (3.5 hours of CLE credits).
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Stéphanie Destrempes to sit as a panellist at the Club de lecture Affaires
At noon on January 14, Ms. Stéphanie Destrempes, a lawyer in Lavery’s Franchising and Distribution practice group, will sit on a panel that will review Mr. Frédéric P. Gilbert’s work “Franchise Law in Québec” (Le droit de la franchise au Québec) at an event organized by Le Club de lecture Affaires. The panel will be held during franchising and entrepreneurship week. For more information about the event, please click here.
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Jean Saint-Onge once again listed in the Lexpert® US/Canada Cross-Border Guide – Litigation
Mr Jean Saint-Onge, a partner in Lavery’s Litigation Group whose practice focuses mainly on class actions, product liability, competition law and environmental law, is listed once again in this year’s Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers in Canada. To consult Mr. Saint-Onge’s profile, please turn to page 53 of the guide.
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Jean Saint-Onge of Lavery recognized as leading litigation lawyer by Lexpert
Mr Jean Saint-Onge, a Litigation partner at Lavery, was once again recognized as one of “Canada’s leading litigation lawyers”[1] in Lexpert®’sspecial supplement published in the Report on Business Magazine December Edition inserted in the November 28, 2014 issue of The Globe and Mail. Mr. Saint-Onge’s expertise as a leading litigation lawyer focuses particularly on class actions and product liability. He is also listed in other Lexpert publications, such as The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and the Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers in Canada, as well as in Chambers Global and Best Lawyers in Canada. [1] Insérer un lien vers la page du site Lexpert, lorsque l’information sera mise en ligne. -->