Civil and commercial litigation
- Presentation
- Representative work
- Specialists
Presentation
The members of our team are recognized for the excellence of their work, their creativity and the quality of their services. The diversity of our experience allows us to advise our clients – whether they are small businesses or large corporations, public organizations, or individuals – in relation to a vast array of legal problems, and to represent them with competence and efficiency before the courts.
We appreciate the unique dynamics of conflictual situations and the importance of developing an effective strategy to achieve our clients’ objectives while avoiding lengthy litigation. When circumstances require, our lawyers know to act promptly and obtain the court orders necessary to immediately preserve our clients’ rights, stabilize the management of a business, or prevent illegal conduct by the adverse party.
Our lawyers also possess significant experience in disputes between shareholders. They have developed substantial expertise in business valuation, working closely with accountants and tax experts to provide clients with a complete service.
Representative work
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Representation of Hydro-Québec
And one of its subsidiaries in an appeal of a Superior Court judgment on the interpretation of an electricity contract from 1926 regarding the issue of the adjustment of rates to take into account taxes and royalties imposed by the Québec government.
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Representation of a major security services firm
In the defence of a claim of over $15 million stemming from an explosion at a manufacturing plant in the Eastern Townships.
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Representation of a franchisor
In a commercial dispute with franchisees regarding their obligations under the franchise agreement (royalty payments, recourse to unauthorized suppliers, non-compliant advertising, performance standards, etc.).
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Representation of a pulp and paper company
In a damage claim stemming from a natural gas outage which interrupted production during several days.
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Representation of the Société immobilière Manitonga Soutana inc.
In a claim against a group of defendants regarding the sale of several pieces of land in Mont-Tremblant.
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Representing Kruger Energy
In proceedings by a consulting firm in relation to the bonus payable as a result of the construction of a wind farm.
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Representation of a major commercial corporation
In a claim relating to the sale price of a business operating several medical clinics.
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Representation of the owners of an industrial building
In a claim against the City of Sainte-Catherine arising from the negligence of the municipalities’ fire fighting services during a fire.
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Representation of Hydro-Québec
Before the Supreme Court of Canada and the Court of Appeal of Quebec in proceedings against a major pulp and paper producer concerning the interpretation of an agreement for the purchase of the electricity produced by a hydroelectric power generation plant, as well as the principles governing assignment of contracts in Quebec law (Resolute FP Canada Inc. v. Hydro-Québec.
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Representation of one of the world’s largest security-services firm
In defense against a lawsuit exceeding $15 million filed following the explosion of a factory located in the Eastern Townships.
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Representation of a large commercial corporation
In a claim related to the sale price of a business operating medical clinics.
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Representation of a franchisor
In a commercial dispute with franchisees in default of their franchise agreement obligations (royalty payments, unauthorized supplier sourcing, non-compliant advertising, failure to meet franchise performance standards, etc.).
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Representation of a Canadian-based franchisor with operations on several continents
In a dispute concerning the termination of its relationship with the developer of its franchises in certain European jurisdictions.
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Representation of Kruger Energy
In a legal action brought by a wind energy consulting firm regarding a premium related to the construction of a wind farm.
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Representation of Société immobilière Manitonga Soutana Inc.
In a legal action against several defendants regarding the sale of lands located in Mont-Tremblant.
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Representation of a large paper mill
In a claim for damages resulting from a natural gas supply outage that deprived its factories of several days of production.
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Representation of the owners of an industrial building
In a lawsuit against the City of Sainte-Catherine due to the negligence of the municipality's fire service during a fire.
