Best Lawyers in Quebec, Canada for Corporate and Commercial Litigation

His practice focuses on commercial litigation, class actions, product liability, insurance law and securities litigation. His experience in class actions has lead him to represent major corporations and company directors and officers. Before joining IMK, Jean-Michel served as a clerk at the Supreme Court of Canada for the Honourable Ian Binnie and practiced commercial litigation at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York City. Jean-Michel is the co-author of three chapters pertaining to vario...

Sébastien Richemont is a seasoned litigator within the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group in Montreal. His main areas of practice are class actions, shareholders disputes, arbitration, manufacturers and professional liability, contractual litigations and securities matters. With 25 years of trial and dispute resolution experience, Sébastien has leading-edge knowledge that allows him to understand the legal issues that clients may face while having practical know-how to supp...

Nicolas Roche is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Nicolas practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Nicolas Roche since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nicolas Roche is held by other lawyers.

Max R. Bernard focuses his practice on commercial litigation, construction law, commercial real estate, securities brokerage and banking. He has handled various types of commercial and contractual claims and shareholder remedies. Additionally, he has acted for securities brokers and negotiated construction contracts, including agreements with professional consultants. His expertise in real estate law extends to development, financing, work-outs, management and leasing. In the banking field, h...

A distinguished lawyer whose reputation stretches beyond Quebec and Canada, André Ryan is a partner in BCF’s Litigation and Governance groups. A commercial law practitioner, André advises clients on commercial litigation, corporate governance, media relations, and crisis management, as well as on the negotiation of national and international strategic agreements and partnerships. He regularly advises boards of directors of public, private, and governmental organisations. A...

Marc-André G. Fabien, Ad. E. is a seasoned litigator and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers recognized for his mastery of high-profile complex litigation. He specializes in commercial and shareholders’ disputes, securities litigation and penal proceedings, and litigation involving federal, provincial and municipal bodies. In addition, he is the President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee. Marc-André appears before all levels of courts, including the Supreme...

As a lawyer, businesswoman and corporate director, Pascale Pageau founded Delegatus – Lawyers Collective in 2005 and is still its president today. Delegatus was born out of her need to succeed in everything by fulfilling both her professional and personal aspirations. Motivated by her dream of achieving everything and fuelled by her rebellious side, she wanted more freedom in the way she lived her life. Pascale wanted to create a model that could please the most demanding business clien...

Fadi Amine specializes in civil and commercial litigation, particularly in class actions, complex commercial disputes, international commercial arbitration, consumer protection, competition law, advertising law, franchising and product distribution. As part of his insurance practice, he focuses on professional liability, product liability, and civil liability. Fadi has acted as legal counsel before all levels of Quebec courts and before the Supreme Court of Canada. He has developed particular...

Rafael Ferraro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Rafael practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Rafael Ferraro since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rafael Ferraro is held by other lawyers.

Jean-Charles René is a litigation lawyer with particular responsibility for various types of commercial litigation. Over the years he has developed special experience in professional liability, insurance law and class action matters. His professional liability experience relates mainly to accountants, directors and officers, lawyers and other professionals. In insurance, he has focused on civil and professional liability, directors and officers’ liability and commercial insurance...

A partner at Woods LLP, Eric serves a wide range of industries, including financial services and natural resources. He also handles employment-related matters for employers as well as senior management. Eric is a frequent author and speaker on topics such as evidence, civil procedure and international arbitration. An accomplished trial and appellate lawyer, Eric has developed a particular expertise in domestic and international arbitration. His experience includes acting for Canada in the NAF...

Antoine Brylowski is a lawyer in the firm's Litigation group. He focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, particularly in the areas of banking, securities, product liability, professional liability and class actions. In addition to having extensive experience pleading before all levels of Québec courts, Antoine frequently advises and assists clients in connection with urgent and extraordinary remedies aimed at recovering assets or confidential and personal information fol...

Audrey Gagnon practises primarily commercial litigation, civil liability and contractual liability. Audrey regularly provides legal opinions on the prevention and resolution of disputes in these areas. A seasoned litigator, Audrey also advises clients on the development and evolution of proceedings before the civil courts. She has specific expertise in professional liability and insurance companies trust Audrey to defend their clients, namely dentists, lawyers, surveyors and other professiona...

Anaïs Kadian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Anaïs practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Anaïs Kadian since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Anaïs Kadian is held by other lawyers.

Guy Poitras is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Franchise Law and Product Liability Law. Guy practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Guy Poitras since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Guy Poitras is held by other lawyers.

Vincent de l’Étoile is a partner of the litigation group and he is a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. He has specialized mainly in the fields of civil and commercial litigation, class actions, product liability, consumer law and competition law. Vincent is a creative and dedicated lawyer combining pragmatism and depth to satisfy clients’ needs. He is leading cases, advises and assists his clients in various fields. His practice is mainly characterized by the d...