Litigation: General Commercial
Canada Guide 2025 : Québec
Band 4
Contact number
+1 514 842 9512About
Provided by Langlois Lawyers, LLP
Litigation is the firm’s primary area of expertise, and the Langlois lawyers Litigation group is one of the largest in Quebec. Our professionals specialize in virtually every type of legal dispute that companies and organizations may encounter, whether as plaintiffs or as defendants. The firm prioritizes excellence in client service and close attention to our clients’ needs, in order to determine their objectives and then develop the best strategy to adopt in their situation, while remaining mindful of their budget and their core values.
We keep constant watch for practical opportunities to resolve disputes in the client’s interests, rather than engaging in interminable litigation. However, when litigation is unavoidable, we are sensitive to the tactical issues involved in developing and implementing coordinated litigation strategies.
As “trusted advisors”, we find innovative and effective solutions, including alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration. Langlois lawyers has extensive experience in complex litigation cases that have very significant public, political, economic, commercial and social ramifications. Our litigation team has represented clients in the courts at all levels, including the Supreme Court, and before various administrative tribunals and arbitration boards, and even commissions of inquiry.
Chambers Review
Langlois Lawyers is a Montréal and Québec City-based firm occupying a significant position within the litigation market in the province. The litigation group supports a wide range of matters including commercial, environmental and real estate disputes as well as securities litigation. The team is also well recognised for its class actions expertise.
Work Highlights
- Langlois represented 4164717 Canada in a CAD25 million dispute against the City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team demonstrate an impressive ability to keep on top of brief over an extended period, and the lawyers are always flexible and quick to respond."
"They have a lot of expertise in various fields."
"The lawyers at Langlois are smart, effective and understand our business goals."
"The team demonstrate an impressive ability to keep on top of brief over an extended period, and the lawyers are always flexible and quick to respond."
"They have a lot of expertise in various fields."
"The lawyers at Langlois are smart, effective and understand our business goals."
Notable Practitioners
Sophie Perreault is a respected Montréal-based commercial litigator whose experience includes advising on construction disputes, shareholder disputes and contractual claims.
"Sophie Perreault is positive, dynamic and friendly."
Sean Griffin is sought after for his experience in civil and statutory proceedings representing clients from various sectors including financial services.
"Sean is a wonderful mix of book and street smart. He is straight to the point and adapts very quickly."
Elisabeth Neelin is equipped to handle a roster of litigation matters, including regulatory cases and contractual disputes.
"I highly recommend Elisabeth. She is my go-to in Québec."