Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2025 : Québec
Band 3
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Provided by Fasken
We are adept at handling complex cases for the world’s leading businesses. Our seasoned litigators get results - both in and out of the courtroom.
We develop and execute a litigation strategy that helps you achieve your business objectives, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.
Fasken is recognized as having one of the leading litigation teams in Canada. Our litigators have won major trials and appeals for large multi-national companies in a diverse range of industries, including mining, technology, finance, communications, aviation, health, energy, and life sciences.
With over 150 lawyers, we provide depth of skill and expertise in all types of litigation, including commercial, class action, product liability, white collar crime, construction, arbitration, and defamation. Our experience allows us to anticipate issues before they arise and proactively assess and manage litigation risk.
Chambers Review
Fasken advises clients on a broad range of matters including securities litigation, class actions and employment disputes. The law firm has a strong track record of alternative dispute resolution and is well known for its expertise in the transportation, life sciences and insurance sectors. The Montréal team's industry expertise also encompasses financial services, healthcare and technology. The firm and its lawyers offer experience before the Supreme Court of Canada.
Work Highlights
- Fasken assisted Areva Est Canada and Orano Mining with seeking the annulment of two shares agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"All lawyers on the team are well versed in the subject matter."
"We are very impressed and satisfied with the team's expertise and depth of knowledge."
"Fasken's litigation team was very quick to navigate the learning curve to understand our situation and provide advice on the best path forward."
"All lawyers on the team are well versed in the subject matter."
"We are very impressed and satisfied with the team's expertise and depth of knowledge."
"Fasken's litigation team was very quick to navigate the learning curve to understand our situation and provide advice on the best path forward."
Notable Practitioners
Eric Simard is a notable litigator with a reputation for advising on class actions and construction disputes. He is based in Montréal and co-heads the firm's litigation and dispute resolution group nationally.
"Eric's experience allows him to deal with very complex subjects in a very reasonable time."
"Eric Simard has a very good knowledge of the client's business and needs and a good understanding of the company's objectives."
Marc-André Fabien is highly experienced in handling commercial litigation. He also has considerable expertise in administrative and constitutional law.
"Marc-André Fabien provides excellent leadership and demonstrates his mastery of legal knowledge while developing an appropriate strategy. He is also an excellent litigator."
Vincent Cérat Lagana's practice encompasses shareholder disputes, M&A litigation and class actions.
"Vincent Cérat Lagana is a very skilled and promising litigator."
"Vincent always serves the interests of the business first."
"Vincent has an excellent legal mind."
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