Best Lawyers in Quebec, Canada for Labour and Employment Law
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Deborah Furtado is a lawyer within the Labour, Employment & Human Rights group in our Montréal office. As part of her practice, she regularly advises clients in various sectors of activity, whether in matters of collective or individual labour relations. She also advises employers in both private and public sectors with respect to the complex human capital issues they face, regardless of whether they fall under provincial or federal jurisdiction. Deborah provides strategic advice t...
Samuel Dias is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Samuel, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jonathan Deschamps is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Jonathan, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Associate Justine Chaput is a member of the Labour and Employment Law group. In her practice, Justine assists employers in all areas of labour and employment law, in particular hiring and termination, labour standards, disciplinary measures and human rights and freedoms in the workplace. She also develops and reviews employment contracts, company policies and various documents related to the employment relationship. Throughout her academic career, Justine has distinguished herself through sev...
Associate Rosemarie joined Lavery as an articling student in 2019. She completed her bachelor of law degree at Université Laval in 2018. During her studies, she volunteered with the legal information clinic at Université Laval and the Quebec association for the defence of the rights of retired and pre-retired persons.
Joanie Lebrun is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Joanie, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Émilie Sylvain-Jacques is a lawyer in the Labour, Employment & Human Rights Group at the Québec City office. She offers strategic advice in labour law to a diverse clientele from both the public and private sectors, whether it be with regard to collective or individual labour relations, including collective agreements, labour standards and occupational health and safety. She also advises foreign companies on their employer obligations in Québec. In her practice, &Eacu...
Cédric Marsan-Lafond is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Cédric, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cédric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Catherine MacLean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Catherine, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Catherine is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ione Deda Alves is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Ione, who practices law in Québec, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ione is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Catherine Pepin is a partner in the firm. She advises and represents our clients on all aspects of labour relations, including labour standards, employment contracts, occupational health and safety and collective labour relations. She acts before both civil and administrative courts. She also contributes to our newsletter Gestion Plus, as well as to our various books, publications and training sessions.
Alexandre Pinard works in the field of labour and employment law. His practice consists of supporting and assisting managers in the areas of labour relations, occupational health and safety, and human rights and freedoms, in an employment context. His areas of practice include grievance arbitration, the negotiation of collective agreements, labour standards, and the provision of consulting and legal opinion services with respect to employment contracts. Prior to joining Lavery, he worked, amo...
Francis Champagne practises labour law. His specific areas of focus include issues related to hiring, termination of employment, labour standards, occupational health and safety, human rights and freedoms, and the interpretation and application of employment contracts and collective agreements. Before joining the firm, Mr. Champagne practised litigation and dispute resolution with another international law firm. Also, during his studies in law and business administration, Mr. Champagne articl...
Camille practises in the firm's Employment and Labour Law Group. She advises public, para-public and private sector employers on issues related to human resources management and on developing good employment relations. She also represents the same employers in litigious matters involving individual and collective employment relations before the civil courts and administrative tribunals, particularly grievance arbitration tribunals and the Administrative Labour Tribunal. During her legal studi...
Marjolaine Lessard-Jean is a lawyer in Langlois Lawyers’ Montréal office and focuses her practice primarily on labour and employment law. In this capacity, she supports a wide variety of clients, ranging from family-owned and operated businesses to major corporations and small and medium-sized businesses from all sectors and industries. Marjolaine is actively involved in the development of strategies as well as the preparation and the hearing of disputes before tribunals and cour...
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