Best Lawyers in Quebec, Canada for Labour and Employment Law
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 lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Cédric practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Cédric Marsan-Lafond 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 Cédric Marsan-Lafond is held by other lawyers.
Yanick Gagnon-Carbonneau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Yanick practices law in Québec, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Yanick Gagnon-Carbonneau since 2027. 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 Yanick Gagnon-Carbonneau is held by other lawyers.
Réginal Labonté is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Réginal practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Réginal Labonté 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 Réginal Labonté is held by other lawyers.
Amélya Garcia is a lawyer with the Labour, Employment and Human Rights Group in Montréal. As part of her practice, Amélya advises and represents clients in various aspects of employment law, both in collective and individual labour relations, and particularly in cases involving grievance arbitration, interpretation of collective agreements, labour relations, labour standards and contract drafting. Amélya graduated from the Faculty of Law of the Université de...
Joanie Lebrun is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Immigration Law and Labour and Employment Law. Joanie practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Joanie Lebrun since 2023. 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 Joanie Lebrun is held by other lawyers.
Frédéric is a lawyer and member of our Labour and Employment Law group. Frédéric’s practice encompasses all areas of labour and employment law, including individual employment relations and collective bargaining. Consequently, he supports employers in both litigious and non-litigious matters, with an approach focused on achieving reasonable and satisfactory outcomes for clients. He advises employers at both the federal and provincial levels on a variety of is...
Michel Cobti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Michel practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Michel Cobti since 2027. 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 Michel Cobti is held by other lawyers.
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...
Denisa Voiculescu is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Denisa practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Denisa Voiculescu since 2026. 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 Denisa Voiculescu is held by other lawyers.
Florence Gauthier is an associate in the Labour, Employment and Human Rights practice group. She provides strategic advice to clients of all sizes, primarily on employment matters governed by provincial or federal legislation. Florence regularly assists employers with complex commercial transactions. She works closely with corporate teams to support clients on employment and human resource management issues arising in the context of mergers and acquisitions, including share or asset purchases...
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...
Sophie Lanteigne assists and advises employers on a wide range of labour and employment issues, relating to collective and individual rights. In particular, she drafts documents such as contracts, internal policies, termination agreements and restrictive covenants. She also provides employers with strategic advice, from hiring to termination. In the event of litigation, Sophie represents employers before every level of courts and tribunals . Lastly, Sophie advises on employee-related issues i...
Jessica Parent is a member of Lavery’s Labour and Employment group. As part of her practice, she is called upon to deal with a wide variety of issues, including hiring and employment termination, labour standards, human rights and freedoms, collective agreement decrees, disciplinary measures and the interpretation and application of employment contracts and collective agreements. Jessica is regularly involved in complex files dealing with the purchase and sale of businesses, whether it ...
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