Lavery Lawyers Law | Sherbrooke

Lavery Lawyers

Legal Services | Quebec, Canada

tel: +819 346 5058 | fax: +819 346 5007

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Sherbrooke, Quebec | , Quebec | Quebec, Quebec | Trois-Rivières, Quebec

Lavery Lawyers News

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 •The Legal Pitfalls of Using Human DNA and Tissue in Quebec-based Biotechnology Projects

Monday, June 8, 2026 •AI for All: Canada focuses on responsible adoption

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 •Legal warranty of good working order: new requirements for merchants and manufacturers

Thursday, April 30, 2026 •Webinar Annual Symposium on Labour Law [In French only]

Friday, April 24, 2026 •Game-changers: Several sports-related patents that raised the bar (or at least raised our eyebrows)

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

Notable

Areas of Practice

Aboriginal Law
Aviation Law
Business Immigration
Class Actions
Commercial Law
Commercial Litigation
Competition and Antitrust Law
Construction
Corporate and Business Integrity
Corporate Governance
Criminal Law and Penal Law
Debt Financing and Banking
Distribution of Financial Products and Services
Education Law
Energy and Natural Resources and the Plan Nord
Environment
Ethics
Family Law, Personal Law and Estate Law
Financing and Financial Services
Franchising and Distribution
Government affairs and public law litigation
Health Law
Information, Privacy and Defamation
Infrastructure
Insurance
Labour and Employment
Land Use Planning and Development
Life and Disability Insurance
Life Sciences
Mediation and Arbitration
Mergers and Acquisitions
Mining Law
Municipal Affairs
Pension and Benefits
Private equity, venture capital and investment management
Product Liability
Professional Liability
Protection and Transmission of Estates and Assets
Real Estate Law
Securities Law
Special Risk Insurance
Sport and Entertainment
Tax Litigation
Taxation
Technology, Entertainment and Intellectual Property
Transportation and Infrastructure

Professionals

Lawyer

Vincent Towner

Partner

Articling Student

Peter Thériault

Technical advisor

Marie-Andrée Truchon

Senior Notary

Articles

The Legal Pitfalls of Using Human DNA and Tissue in Quebec-based Biotechnology Projects

Lavery Lawyers, June 2026

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...

AI for All: Canada focuses on responsible adoption

Lavery Lawyers, June 2026

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...

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Press releases

Lavery Advises Thermos Rive Nord

Lavery Lawyers, May 2026

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

Lavery Lawyers, November 2025

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...

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