Jean Saint-Onge Ad. E.

Jean Saint-Onge Ad. E.


Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Recognized since 2006

Montréal, Quebec

Practice Areas

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Class Action Litigation

Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Product Liability Law

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Class Action Litigation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Class Action Litigation
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As a member of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group in the BLG Montréal office, Jean draws on his experience to further enhance the strategic direction and management of class actions in which the firm is involved. He has acted in numerous matters, has successfully argued several precedent-setting cases and is known for his ability to find practical and sustainable solutions in cases that are frequently complex and involve several defendants. A highly accomplished class actions lawyer, Jean Saint-Onge has extensive experience as defence counsel representing private and public sector clients, including large multi-nationals, particularly in multi-jurisdiction and cross-border class actions. Jean's expertise extends across a number of fields of law, including competition, product liability and environmental law. Jean is a certified mediator of the Barreau du Québec, and a member of the Institut de médiation et d'arbitrage du Québec (IMAQ). Since 2004, Jean has organized and hosted the National Conference of the Barreau du Québec on Class Actions – Recent Developments in Québec, Canada, and the United States, the largest continuing professional training activity in the field in Canada. Additionally, Jean is the recipient of the Prix de la justice du Québec 2007, Québec's highest honorary distinction in the field of law. He is also is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and The International Academy of Trial Lawyers, invitation only honorary trial lawyers societies. He is a board member of The Fondation Lafontaine-Cormier a non profit group devoted to the preservation of our judicial heritage. Advocatus Emeritus - Ad. E. Prix de la Justice du Québec Award- 2007. Québec Bar 1981.

Location
  • 1000 De La Gauchetière Street West
    Suite 900
    Montréal, QC H3B 5H4
    Canada
Languages
  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Class Action Litigation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Class Action Litigation
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Class Action Litigation, Montréal, Canada (2018)
  • Class Action Litigation, Montréal, Canada (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 for work in:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Product Liability Law
Special Focus:
  • Defendants
Awards:
  • Prix de la Justice du Québec Award (2007)
  • 2003 Pro Bono Award - Canadian Bar Association (Québec Division)
  • Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
  • Advocatus Emeritus ( Ad.E.)

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