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Once again, Lavery is ranked number one in Canadian Lawyer magazine's list of the Top 10 Quebec Regional Law Firms. Lavery stands as the benchmark in Quebec when it comes to delivering legal services, according to the many private practice and in-house lawyers who responded to this Canada-wide survey. The firm's professionals stood out among their peers for their analytical minds, business savvy, and solution-oriented approach. This distinction highlights the excellent services and deep expertise that our firm has built its reputation on. Additionally, Lavery's presence in the province's four main business centres reflects our commitment to serving businesses of all sizes that contribute to Quebec's economic development. This recognition is a testament to our ability to adapt to the serious challenges that our clients have faced over the past two years. It shows that we are continuing to distinguish ourselves by offering 360° legal services that meet the expectations and requirements of key players in the Quebec economy. For more information on the survey results, please visit the Canadian Lawyer website:The Top 10 Law Firms in Quebec | Canadian Lawyer (canadianlawyermag.com) About LaveryLavery is the leading independent law firm in Québec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Québec City, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Québec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm's expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Québec jurisdiction.

Lavery is proud to announce that 36 partners are ranked among the leading practitioners in Canada in their respective practice areas in the 2024 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. The following Lavery partners are listed in the 2024 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory:   Asset Securitization Brigitte M. Gauthier Class Actions Laurence Bich-Carrière Myriam Brixi Construction Law Nicolas Gagnon Marc-André Landry Corporate Commercial Law Luc R. Borduas Étienne Brassard Jean-Sébastien Desroches Christian Dumoulin André Vautour    Corporate Finance & Securities Josianne Beaudry         Corporate Mid-Market Luc R. Borduas Étienne Brassard Jean-Sébastien Desroches Christian Dumoulin Édith Jacques    Selena Lu André Vautour Employment Law Richard Gaudreault Marie-Josée Hétu Marie-Hélène Jolicoeur Guy Lavoie Family Law Caroline Harnois Awatif Lakhdar Infrastructure Law Nicolas Gagnon Insolvency & Financial Restructuring Jean Legault      Ouassim Tadlaoui Yanick Vlasak Intellectual Property Chantal Desjardins Isabelle Jomphe Labour Relations Benoit Brouillette Brittany Carson Simon Gagné Richard Gaudreault Marie-Josée Hétu Marie-Hélène Jolicoeur Guy Lavoie Life Sciences & Health Béatrice T Ngatcha Litigation - Commercial Insurance Dominic Boisvert Marie-Claude Cantin Bernard Larocque Martin Pichette Litigation - Corporate Commercial Laurence Bich-Carrière Marc-André Landry Litigation - Product Liability Laurence Bich-Carrière Myriam Brixi Mergers & Acquisitions Edith Jacques Mining Josianne Beaudry           René Branchaud Sébastien Vézina Occupational Health & Safety Josiane L'Heureux Workers' Compensation Marie-Josée Hétu Guy Lavoie Carl Lessard The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, published since 1997, is based on an extensive peer survey process. It includes profiles of leading practitioners across Canada in more than 60 practice areas and leading law firms in more than 40 practice areas. It also features articles highlighting current legal issues and recent developments of importance. Congratulations to our lawyers for these appointments, which reflect the talent and expertise of our team. About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Québec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Québec City, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Québec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm's expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Québec jurisdiction.

We are pleased to announce that Lavery has once again been recognized in the 2024 edition of Chambers Global in the following sectors: Intellectual Property (Canada) - Band 4 Intellectual Property Litigation (Canada) - Band 4 These recognitions are further demonstration of the expertise and quality of legal services that characterize Lavery’s professionals. Two lawyers have been recognized as leaders in their respective areas of practice in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Global guide. Areas of expertise in which they are recognized: René Branchaud : Mining (International & Cross-Border) - Band 5 Sébastien Vézina : Mining (International & Cross-Border) - Band 5 Since 1990, Chambers and Partners' ranks the best law firms and lawyers across 200 jurisdictions throughout the world. The lawyers and law firms profiled in Chambers are selected following through a rigorous process of research and interviews with a broad spectrum of lawyers and their clients. The final selection is based on clearly defined criteria such as the quality of client service, legal expertise, and commercial astuteness. About LaveryLavery is the leading independent law firm in Québec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Québec City, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Québec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm's expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Québec jurisdiction.

We are pleased to announce that Lavery has been ranked in the 2024 edition of the WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. Four of our members have also been recognized as leaders in their respective areas of practice. Geneviève Bergeron Partner | Lawyer - Trademark Agent Geneviève’s practice focuses on all aspects of trademarks, intellectual property transactions, copyright and domain names. Her trademark expertise also includes litigation, such as opposition and cancellation proceedings, formal notices and the negotiation of coexistence and settlement agreements, as well as the drafting, negotiation and review of commercial contracts, such as licence and assignment agreements. Chantal Desjardins - Partner | Lawyer - Trademark Agent Chantal actively assists her clients in establishing their rights in the field of intellectual property, which includes the protection and defence of trademarks, industrial designs, copyright, domain names, trade secrets and other related forms of intellectual property, in order to further their business objectives. Isabelle Jomphe - Partner | Lawyer - Trademark Agent Isabelle’s expertise includes trademarks, industrial designs, copyrights, trade secrets and technology transfers, as well as advertising law and matters related to labelling and the Charter of the French Language. Suzanne Antal - Senior Trademark Agent Suzanne focuses her practice on all aspects of trademark registration, including drafting and filing trademark applications and representing clients in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings, both nationally and internationally.  The WTR 1000 is a guide that identifies the top trademark professionals and law firms around the globe. The lawyers and law firms featured in this guide are selected further to a rigorous process involving research and interviews with practitioners, clients and in-house counsel. About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Québec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Québec City, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Québec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm's expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Québec jurisdiction.

Lavery is pleased to announce that seven recently sworn-in lawyers are joining Lavery following the completion of their articling within the firm. Quebec City office: Sophie Blanchet Sophie is a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group. "What attracted me to Lavery was their team of experienced lawyers with wide-ranging and exciting expertise. What's more, they're caring, and they believe in their young colleagues. It didn't take me long to feel at home. I had the opportunity to get involved in various cases, my opinion was valued, I was given time to learn, and, above all, I was encouraged. I'm very happy and proud to be joining the Lavery team and to have the opportunity to continue my professional development with dedicated, passionate people. " Philippe Lavoie-Paradis Philippe is a member of the Litigation and Conflict Resolution group. "Lavery is a hundred-year-strong firm with a modern and innovative vision. I'm proud to contribute to this dynamic team that puts forward a long tradition of excellence to better build tomorrow's future." Juliette St-Pierre Juliette St-Pierre is a member of the Litigation and Conflict Resolution group and practises primarily in commercial litigation and insurance law. "After being welcomed by the Lavery team in 2022, I quickly felt that collaboration was the name of the game and that my involvement in projects was valued. It was only natural for me to start my career with this team, enabling me to develop as a lawyer alongside skilled professionals who value excellence and personal achievement." Montreal office: Julie Aubin-Perron Julie is a member of the Business Law group and practices mainly in transactional and commercial law. "Working at Lavery means choosing a stimulating work environment that encourages development and initiative. It is a privilege for me to start my career with these inspiring professionals and to be part of a collaborative and caring team." Laurence Bernard Laurence is a member of our Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. Her practice focuses primarily on insurance litigation, product liability and civil liability. "Initially, what convinced me to join Lavery was that right from when I first started as a student, my team welcomed me as one of their own, involved me in a number of projects and gave me a lot of autonomy. When I began articling, it was both comforting and exciting to work with them again and continue our wonderful collaboration. On a human and professional level, I really feel that I'm part of a team that cares about my well-being and development. Along with working with lawyers who inspire me, this is what drives me to try to be the best version of myself." Radia Amina Djouaher Radia Amina Djouaher is a member of the Business Law team and practices mainly in transactional and commercial law. During her articling term, Amina had the opportunity to collaborate on multiple technology law cases and played a key role, for instance, in the due diligence process for complex deals involving global technology companies. What's more, Amina actively participated in drafting contracts involving technology. "I'm delighted to join the great Lavery family. Beyond the expertise and excellence of the firm, it was the connections I made while articling and my summers as a student that convinced me that Lavery was the ideal environment for me. The generosity of all the members of the firm, their good spirit as well as their dedication to helping others and to the development of young people are qualities that set Lavery apart and that allowed me to agree without hesitation to join the team!" Sherbrooke office: Anaïs Martini Anaïs Martini is a member of our business law group and holds a Bachelor of Civil Law and Juris Doctor from McGill University. While in this program, she participated in legal clinic activities and a copyright policy moot.

Lavery is pleased to announce its partnership with the Centre d’excellence en efficacité énergétique (C3E). This partnership aims to bolster support for companies in the energy efficiency industry by assisting them with business transactions and their transition to energy-efficient practices. C3E chose Lavery to represent and support its activities as it strives to modernize and adapt to new market realities surrounding the energy transition. As a law firm that shares C3E’s values and objectives, Lavery is ideally positioned to promote the interests of local businesses and partner with them in their growth. Lavery has been involved with companies in the industry for decades and has developed a keen understanding of the many issues and challenges involved in projects in this sector. Business transactions in the energy sector require the collaboration of teams specializing in several of Lavery’s areas of expertise. Thanks to our multidisciplinary approach and close connections with all stakeholders in the industry, we can assist businesses with their legal and governance-related issues. “We’re honoured that C3E chose Lavery to help speed up the energy transition across businesses, and we’re delighted to have the opportunity to provide our expertise,” concluded Édith Jacques, a partner at Lavery.

Lavery is pleased to welcome Marie-Christine Lysymanko to its Montréal office. Marie-Christine joins our Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. She practises predominantly in the areas of insurance law and civil liability. As part of her practice, Marie-Christine is called upon to represent the interests of our clients before various judicial and administrative bodies, and to help settle disputes out of court. "In the legal community, Lavery is reputed for its excellence and the commitment of its team members. I'm delighted to be joining this firm, which stands out for its expertise and boldness, as well as its innovative, people-centred approach. My discussions with the lawyers I have met have reinforced my conviction that I will be able to realize my full potential in this stimulating and collaborative work environment."