Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2025 : Québec
Band 3
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Blakes has one of the largest and most successful Litigation & Dispute Resolution practices in Canada, with top-tier litigators in the major business centres across the country, including Montréal, and an extraordinary depth of local industry knowledge, practice expertise and litigation experience.
Our multidisciplinary team is armed with the skills and insights required to achieve favourable results for our clients. With all of the advice and expertise needed under one roof, we leverage best practices across industries and take swift action to resolve disputes smoother, smarter and with greater success.
We represent client interests at every stage of a dispute, from fact-finding and risk evaluation through final resolution and enforcement. We litigate in trial and appellate courts, resolve disputes at the negotiating table, and represent clients before tribunals and government agencies.
Blakes litigators have appeared before all levels of court in Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada, and have been involved in precedent-setting cases involving hostile take-overs, indemnification of directors and officers, proxy contests and directors’ duties. Our expertise is complemented by one of Canada’s largest and most experienced corporate and commercial law groups.
In large, document-intensive cases, we integrate skilled paralegal support, leading-edge document management technology and a project management and e-discovery team to manage matters efficiently and cost effectively.
Chambers Review
Blake, Cassels & Graydon has a robust Montréal team with a strong focus on corporate litigation, class action defence and product liability litigation. The group advises on a range of securities and contractual disputes as well as competition and consumer protection matters. The law firm is also noted for its experience of commercial arbitration. The team regularly acts for major players in industries such as banking, technology, energy, life sciences and construction. Its recent work includes representing major Québec-based entities before the Supreme Court.
Work Highlights
- Blake, Cassels & Graydon represented Dollarama in a national class action regarding ecofees.
Strengths
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"Blakes exceeds expectations; the lawyers provide excellent service and are very responsive."
"The team is extremely skilled in the successful management of product liability litigation."
"The team is comprised of experienced and capable lawyers having diverse skill sets who can handle various aspects of the litigation effectively."
"Blakes exceeds expectations; the lawyers provide excellent service and are very responsive."
"The team is extremely skilled in the successful management of product liability litigation."
"The team is comprised of experienced and capable lawyers having diverse skill sets who can handle various aspects of the litigation effectively."
Notable Practitioners
Robert Torralbo has a robust profile as a versatile commercial litigator. He also advises on high-profile class actions from his office in Montréal.
"Robert is my go-to lawyer for everything; I never make a move without him. He is an absolute pleasure to work with."
Montréal-based Claude Marseille is a sound choice among clients from a vast array of sectors, with particular expertise in the pharmaceutical industry for advice on disputes.
"Claude exemplifies natural leadership qualities and possesses the innate ability to construct a solid foundation for success."
"Working with Claude Marseille is extraordinary; he is very well versed, proactive, cooperative and a terrific collaborator."
Francis Rouleau's Montréal-based practice encompasses strength in commercial dispute resolution, product liability and class actions. He advises clients from a range of sectors, including manufacturers.
"Francis Rouleau is very responsive, direct and knowledgeable."
Caroline Biron handles a range of civil litigation matters on behalf of international and domestic clients.
"Caroline Biron has a strong understanding of the commercial and regulatory milieu in which we operate, and provides practical solutions as well as strong representation."
"Caroline is very strong technically and demonstrates a great understanding of complex litigation."
Montréal-based Simon Seida advises on commercial disputes as well as regulatory matters.
"Simon Seida really delivers on industry knowledge."
Ariane Bisaillon has significant expertise acting in class actions and commercial disputes on behalf of clients hailing from the pharmaceutical and financial services sectors.
"Ariane is an extraordinary litigator, proactive and seasoned."
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