Biotechnology projects rely on sensitive genetic data and biological material Nowadays, innovation-driven companies involved in life sciences, research and biotechnology handle some of the most legally sensitive assets: human tissue, biological material and genetic data. Innovation models involving tissue engineering, biobanks or AI-based analytical technologies are now based on the transfer and use of biological data with high scientific and commercial value...
Lavery Lawyers
Overview
Lavery is a major full-service law firm of more than 200 lawyers and the leading independent law firm in Quebec. The firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services to regional, national and multinational corporations; financial institutions; and government departments, agencies, and Crown corporations. It also has an extensive practice in advising other Canadian and foreign law firms on matters of Quebec law.
Lavery has developed strong ties with law firms and other professional firms across Canada, the United States and worldwide, thereby enabling us to assist our clients to develop opportunities outside Quebec. The firm is a member of the World Services Group, a global non-profit association with membership by invitation only, consisting of large local, national and international professional services providers in over 115 countries.
Year this Office was Founded: 1994
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Areas of Practice
Professionals
Lawyer
Jean-Philippe Abraham
Senior Associate
Anne-Marie Asselin
Senior Associate
Justine Beauchesne
Senior Associate
François Bélanger
Partner
Valérie Belle-Isle
Partner
Olivier Boileau
Senior Associate
Taïna Bouchard
Senior Associate
Marc-André Bouchard
Partner
Jules Brière
Partner
Justine Chaput
Senior Associate
Simon Clément
Partner and Managing Partner (Québec City and Trois-Rivières offices)
Marie-Christine Côté
Senior Associate
Emma Doyon
Lawyer
Marianne Duboy
Lawyer
Maxime Duval-Charland
Senior Associate
Pier-Olivier Fradette
Partner
Simon Gagné-Carrier
Lawyer
Émilie Grignon
Lawyer
Marie-Josée Hétu
Partner
Myriam Lachance
Lawyer
Philippe Lavoie Paradis
Lawyer
Arianne Leduc
Lawyer
Sylvain Pierrard
Partner and Trademark Agent
Alexandre Pinard
Senior Associate
Catherine Prince-St-Antoine
Lawyer
Judith Rochette
Partner
Juliette St-Pierre
LawyerLegal Counsel
Elisabeth Pinard
CounselOther
Articles
AI for All: Canada focuses on responsible adoption
On June 4, Canada unveiled AI for All, its new national artificial intelligence strategy. Anchored in the principle that the benefits of AI must accrue to all Canadians, the strategy emphasizes the democratization of AI through expanded training, governance, and Canadian infrastructure. A strategy centred on adoption Canada?s new national AI strategy rests on the premise that the benefits of AI will materialize only if individuals, businesses, and institutions are able to use it with confidence. The government notes a significant gap between AI?s potential in Canada and its actual adoption...
Press releases
Lavery Advises Thermos Rive Nord
Lavery is proud to have supported Thermos Rive-Nord inc., a fast-growing Quebec glass manufacturer, at a pivotal moment in its history.Lavery acted as legal counsel to the purchaser, Jean-Sébastien Basilico, in this complex transaction, ensuring its continued growth while navigating tight timelines, a sophisticated transaction structure and multiple stakeholders...
Lavery Advises Fresnillo on Strategic Transaction in Quebec
Fresnillo plc, the world's largest primary silver producer and a major player in the gold sector in Mexico, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Canadian company Probe Gold Inc. for a total consideration of approximately CAD 780 million. This transaction, carried out through a statutory plan of arrangement, marks a crucial step for Fresnillo in its international expansion strategy.Listed on the London and Mexican stock exchanges, Fresnillo strengthens its position as a global leader in precious metals with this acquisition...
