Jean Legault

Jean Legault is a partner in the Litigation group in the commercial litigation, banking, and insolvency sector and a member of the board of directors of the firm. With more than 23 years’ experience in commercial litigation, he specializes in banking law and insolvency. Listed in the 2017 edition of The Best lawyers in Canada, he primarily advises financial institutions, institutional investors, and trustees in bankruptcy in restructuring and insolvency cases.

In these cases, Mr. Legault develops strategies, participates in the restructuring of firms facing financial difficulties, and represents clients before the courts to protect their interests and inform them of their rights and remedies. He has extensive experience in both major cases and those requiring more targeted action.

Mr. Legault also delivers training and development workshops for clients and gives talks on bankruptcy and insolvency law and securities law.

As a board member from 2012 to 2014, Mr. Legault was also involved in the internal organization of the firm. From 2010 to 2012, he co-coordinated the commercial litigation, banking, and insolvency sector, which counts more than 25 lawyers.