Joëlle Boisvert

Joëlle Boisvert

Montréal, QC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Gowling WLG

289 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Alternative Dispute Resolution Class Action Litigation Corporate and Commercial Litigation Franchise Law

Biography

Joëlle Boisvert is the Managing Partner of the firm's Montréal office and a member of the firm’s national executive team.

As an experienced commercial litigator, Joëlle counsels large national and international companies with regards to a variety of complex dispute matters.

During her 25-year career, she has developed extensive experience in class actions and litigation pertaining to commercial and real estate law, including in the areas of franchising, as well as manufacturing and distribution. Her practice has brought her to plead before Federal and Provincial Courts of law, as well as administrative tribunals. She also has significant experience in arbitration, both nationally and internationally, as well as in mediation proceedings.

As the first woman ever to manage the Montréal office, Joëlle is particularly committed to promoting the advancement and leadership of women in all areas of professional and commercial activity. She is convinced that women are instrumental in diversifying approaches within executive teams and increasing the added value they provide.

Gowling WLG

289 Best Lawyers awards

Gowling WLG logo

Overview

  • Quebec, Canada

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Quebec, Canada
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Franchise Law
Awards:
  • Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
  • Benchmark Canada: The Definitive Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys
  • Starbucks International Excellence in Diversity Award
  • Named among 10 best business litigation's women lawyers in Québec by Le Monde juridique

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