Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2025 : Québec
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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg is a premier law firm offering services across the full spectrum of issues in the corporate and commercial litigation space in Québec. The group regularly advises on shareholder and breach of contract disputes, as well as securities, fraud, restructuring and competition litigation. It also operates an active class action practice and offers notable appellate experience. The team's expertise cuts across sectors including construction, financial services, investment funds, telecommunications, transportation, energy, aerospace and defence. The litigation practice in Montréal also has a strong public law component.
Work Highlights
- Davies represented Groupe BMTCin defence of two class actions instituted against large retailers in Québec claiming contravention of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act.
Strengths
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"Davies has a market-leading team of litigators with the strategic thinking, trial skills and expertise to navigate Canada’s most complex and high-stakes cases."
"The service is reliably top tier, and the team is highly responsive to requests."
"They were able to navigate difficult topics with solid industry experience."
"Davies has a market-leading team of litigators with the strategic thinking, trial skills and expertise to navigate Canada’s most complex and high-stakes cases."
"The service is reliably top tier, and the team is highly responsive to requests."
"They were able to navigate difficult topics with solid industry experience."
Notable Practitioners
Guy Du Pont operates a longstanding commercial litigation practice out of Montréal. His expertise includes a focus on tax law matters.
William Brock enjoys a sterling reputation in the Montréal market for his ability to handle the full gamut of matters in the commercial litigation space. He advises Canadian clients as well as international corporations.
"He is pragmatic, strategic and effective."
Louis-Martin O'Neill is an esteemed commercial litigator based in Montréal. He draws praise for his securities practice as well as for handling a wider selection of commercial mandates.
"Louis-Martin is an outstanding litigator who acts at the highest level of integrity."
"He is an excellent adviser who provides great insight."
"Louis-Martin takes charge, gets the deal done and handles all the issues in a way that satisfies all parties."
Marc-André Boutin comes recommended for his commercial disputes practice out of Montréal. He is sought after for his expert handling of real estate mandates.
"Marc-André is a very sophisticated lawyer; his knowledge of the local market and his technicality are impressive."
"Marc-André Boutin is a pleasure to work with."
Montréal-based Nick Rodrigo is noted for handling class actions as well as single-plaintiff commercial litigation mandates. He often represents clients in cross-border cases.
"Nick is very practical and gives great advice; he is very responsive and thoughtful."
"Nick Rodrigo is very reliable."
Julie Girard enjoys a burgeoning reputation in the market, advising clients on class actions and construction disputes as well as litigation related to PPP projects.
"Julie Girard demonstrates in-depth legal knowledge, commercial and market acumen, and understanding of our particular concerns and how to best address them."
"Julie is a formidable litigator."
Montréal-based litigator Jean-Philippe Groleau is adept at handling administrative and constitutional disputes.
"Jean-Philippe is very strategic, extremely efficient and has a broad and deep understanding not only of the law, but also of the general political and social context of any given case."
"Jean-Philippe really understands our business and our approach to risk, and provides complex advice and guidance with that in mind."
"He approaches all his cases with a disarming openness and knows how to identify and assert the vital interests of his clients. His power of persuasion is exceptional."
Ranked Lawyers at
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
Québec