Laurence Bich-Carrière
Practice Expertise
- Government affairs and public law litigation
- Construction
- Commercial Litigation
- Class Actions
Areas of Practice
- Government affairs and public law litigation
- Construction
- Commercial Litigation
- Class Actions
- Mediation and Arbitration View More
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A member of the Quebec and Ontario Bar Associations, Laurence Bich-Carrière practices within the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, in a versatile civil and commercial litigation practice specializing in complex litigation (class actions, appeals, extraordinary remedies, private international law).
When acting in civil and commercial litigation, Ms. Bich-Carrière has particular expertise in consumer law, private international law, administrative law, and infrastructure law. In this context, she is called upon to represent various clients before the courts, particularly before appellate courts, but also to advise them on drafting, contract negotiation, or settlement, and on risk management.
A member of the Quebec and Ontario Bar Associations, Laurence Bich-Carrière practices within the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group, in a versatile civil and commercial litigation practice specializing in complex litigation (class actions, appeals, extraordinary remedies, private international law).
When acting in civil and commercial litigation, Ms. Bich-Carrière has particular expertise in consumer law, private international law, administrative law, and infrastructure law. In this context, she is called upon to represent various clients before the courts, particularly before appellate courts, but also to advise them on drafting, contract negotiation, or settlement, and on risk management.
Languages
French, English
Education
LL.M., University of Cambridge, 2009
B.C.L./LL.B. (Dean's honour list), McGill University, 2008
Areas of Practice
- Government affairs and public law litigation
- Construction
- Commercial Litigation
- Class Actions
- Mediation and Arbitration
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Best Lawyers 2021
Best Lawyers 2022
Lexpert
Best Lawyers 2024
Best Lawyers 2026
Lexpert logo 2026
Additional Information
Canadian Bar Association
Young Bar Association of Montreal
The Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario)
Swiss Institute of Comparative Law
Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History
Professional Activities and Experience
Ms. Bich-Carrière has won several moot court competitions in Quebec and internationally, and has authored several scholarly publications on defamation, information technology and proceedings. She maintains close ties with academia and contributes to the university community as a lecturer and researcher for several think tanks. She is also actively involved in the legal community, for instance as a member of the civil procedure committee of the Barreau du Québec and with the Canadian Bar Association.
During the course of her studies, Ms. Bich-Carrière managed to entertain both a very active extracurricular life and excellent results, as she consistently appeared on the Dean's list and received a number of scholarships for academic excellence.
After earning a master's degree from Cambridge University, Ms. Bich-Carrière served as a clerk for the Honourable Mr. Justice Ian Binnie at the Supreme Court of Canada. She also worked at the Hague Conference on Private International Law and practised commercial litigation at a Canada-wide law firm. She joined Lavery in 2014.
Publications
Codirector, "Les représentations commerciales: séduction, information, décision", in proceeds of the biennal colloqium of the Claude-Masse Foundation 2025, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2026
"Compétence d'attribution et territoriale de la Cour d'appel en matière civile", in JurisClasseur Québec, Procédure civile I (2nd edition, Private Law collection), Montreal, LexisNexis, original ed.: 2015; latest update: july 1, 2026, fascicle 5
"Secret professionnel et immunités de témoignage", in JurisClasseur Québec, Preuve et procédure (Private Law collection ), Montreal, LexisNexis, first contribution: 2018; latest update: january 1, 2026, fascicule 11
Codirector, "Qualité+Sécurité des biens", in proceeds of the biennal colloqium of the Claude-Masse Foundation 2023, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2025
"L'émancipation du représentant à l'action collective : anecdotes, mascottes et litotes", in Revue juridique Thémis de l'Université de Montréal, 58:1, 2024
"Remarques à parfaire sur les Cahiers de propriété intellectuelle dans ses univers: quelques commentaires sur les processus d'édition des revues juridiques au Québec et des revues de propriété intellectuelle au Canada", in Les Cahiers de propriété intellectuelle, 35:1, p. 47, 2023
"Pierre-Claude Lafond, quantitativement: de l'importance d'être Précis", in Mélanges en l'honneur du professeur Pierre-Claude Lafond, p. 641, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2022
Codirector, "Les 50 ans de la Loi sur la protection du consommateur et l'évolution du droit de la consommation", in proceeds of the biennal colloqium of the Claude-Masse Foundation 2021, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2022
"Derniers mots du voyage : rapport de synthèse", in proceeds of the biennal colloqium of the Claude-Masse Foundation 2019, Le droit du voyage en zone de turbulences, p. 155, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2021
Co-author, "La constitution juridique et politique du Canada: notions, sources et principes", in JurisClasseur Québec, Droit constitutionnel (collection Droit Public), Montreal, LexisNexis, 2011-2022, fascicle 1
"Say it with [A Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes]: Judicial Use and Legal Challenges with Emoji Interpretation in Canada", in International Journal for the semiotics of Law 1, 2019
"Que pensent les tribunaux des émojis, émoticônes et autres pictogrammes?", in McGill Law Journal, 64:1, p. 43, 2018
"Propriété intellectuelle et émojis : S: ou ¯\_:)_/¯?", in Développements récents en propriété intellectuelle, p.305, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2018
"Le droit est-il une arme?", in McGill Law Journal, 62:2, p. 567, 2017
"Quelques décisions d'intérêt en matière de cyberdiffamation 2016", in Les Cahiers de propriété intellectuelle, 29:2, p. 233, 2017
"Nécessité fait loi ou les bons génies de la fiducie québécoise", dans « Nos Chers voisins » column, number 15, p. 60, Legimag, 2016
Co-auteure, "Farmers, drivers, debtors and the BIA: Where Conflict Meets Frustrations", in National Insolvency Review, 33:3, p. 28, 2016
"Le détissage juridique: étude de l'obsolescence des citations électroniques dans les décisions de la Cour suprême du Canada (1998-2014) ", 68 The Supreme Court Law Review, p. 455, 2015
"Décisions d'intérêt en matière de diffamation 2013", in Les Cahiers de propriété intellectuelle, 26:2, p. 289, 2014
"Homère, Gutenberg, Helen Keller et Stevie Wonder: commentaire sur le Traité de l'OMPI pour l'accès des aveugles à l'imprimé", in Asper Review of International Business and Trade Law, volume 13, p. 241, 2014
"Archives Internet : quelques problèmes de preuve - Application particulière à la Commission des oppositions", in Les Cahiers de propriété intellectuelle, 26:1, 2014
Best Lawyers 2021
Best Lawyers 2022
Lexpert
Best Lawyers 2024
Best Lawyers 2026
Lexpert logo 2026
Additional Information
Canadian Bar Association
Young Bar Association of Montreal
The Law Society of Upper Canada (Ontario)
Swiss Institute of Comparative Law
Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History
Professional Activities and Experience
Ms. Bich-Carrière has won several moot court competitions in Quebec and internationally, and has authored several scholarly publications on defamation, information technology and proceedings. She maintains close ties with academia and contributes to the university community as a lecturer and researcher for several think tanks. She is also actively involved in the legal community, for instance as a member of the civil procedure committee of the Barreau du Québec and with the Canadian Bar Association.
During the course of her studies, Ms. Bich-Carrière managed to entertain both a very active extracurricular life and excellent results, as she consistently appeared on the Dean's list and received a number of scholarships for academic excellence.
After earning a master's degree from Cambridge University, Ms. Bich-Carrière served as a clerk for the Honourable Mr. Justice Ian Binnie at the Supreme Court of Canada. She also worked at the Hague Conference on Private International Law and practised commercial litigation at a Canada-wide law firm. She joined Lavery in 2014.
Publications
Codirector, "Les représentations commerciales: séduction, information, décision", in proceeds of the biennal colloqium of the Claude-Masse Foundation 2025, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2026
"Compétence d'attribution et territoriale de la Cour d'appel en matière civile", in JurisClasseur Québec, Procédure civile I (2nd edition, Private Law collection), Montreal, LexisNexis, original ed.: 2015; latest update: july 1, 2026, fascicle 5
"Secret professionnel et immunités de témoignage", in JurisClasseur Québec, Preuve et procédure (Private Law collection ), Montreal, LexisNexis, first contribution: 2018; latest update: january 1, 2026, fascicule 11
Codirector, "Qualité+Sécurité des biens", in proceeds of the biennal colloqium of the Claude-Masse Foundation 2023, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2025
"L'émancipation du représentant à l'action collective : anecdotes, mascottes et litotes", in Revue juridique Thémis de l'Université de Montréal, 58:1, 2024
"Remarques à parfaire sur les Cahiers de propriété intellectuelle dans ses univers: quelques commentaires sur les processus d'édition des revues juridiques au Québec et des revues de propriété intellectuelle au Canada", in Les Cahiers de propriété intellectuelle, 35:1, p. 47, 2023
"Pierre-Claude Lafond, quantitativement: de l'importance d'être Précis", in Mélanges en l'honneur du professeur Pierre-Claude Lafond, p. 641, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2022
Codirector, "Les 50 ans de la Loi sur la protection du consommateur et l'évolution du droit de la consommation", in proceeds of the biennal colloqium of the Claude-Masse Foundation 2021, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2022
"Derniers mots du voyage : rapport de synthèse", in proceeds of the biennal colloqium of the Claude-Masse Foundation 2019, Le droit du voyage en zone de turbulences, p. 155, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2021
Co-author, "La constitution juridique et politique du Canada: notions, sources et principes", in JurisClasseur Québec, Droit constitutionnel (collection Droit Public), Montreal, LexisNexis, 2011-2022, fascicle 1
"Say it with [A Smiling Face with Smiling Eyes]: Judicial Use and Legal Challenges with Emoji Interpretation in Canada", in International Journal for the semiotics of Law 1, 2019
"Que pensent les tribunaux des émojis, émoticônes et autres pictogrammes?", in McGill Law Journal, 64:1, p. 43, 2018
"Propriété intellectuelle et émojis : S: ou ¯\_:)_/¯?", in Développements récents en propriété intellectuelle, p.305, Montreal, Éditions Yvon Blais, 2018
"Le droit est-il une arme?", in McGill Law Journal, 62:2, p. 567, 2017
"Quelques décisions d'intérêt en matière de cyberdiffamation 2016", in Les Cahiers de propriété intellectuelle, 29:2, p. 233, 2017
"Nécessité fait loi ou les bons génies de la fiducie québécoise", dans « Nos Chers voisins » column, number 15, p. 60, Legimag, 2016
Co-auteure, "Farmers, drivers, debtors and the BIA: Where Conflict Meets Frustrations", in National Insolvency Review, 33:3, p. 28, 2016
"Le détissage juridique: étude de l'obsolescence des citations électroniques dans les décisions de la Cour suprême du Canada (1998-2014) ", 68 The Supreme Court Law Review, p. 455, 2015
"Décisions d'intérêt en matière de diffamation 2013", in Les Cahiers de propriété intellectuelle, 26:2, p. 289, 2014
"Homère, Gutenberg, Helen Keller et Stevie Wonder: commentaire sur le Traité de l'OMPI pour l'accès des aveugles à l'imprimé", in Asper Review of International Business and Trade Law, volume 13, p. 241, 2014
"Archives Internet : quelques problèmes de preuve - Application particulière à la Commission des oppositions", in Les Cahiers de propriété intellectuelle, 26:1, 2014
Articles
Changes to the Code of Civil procedure (Quebec) - Small claims: From $7,000 to $15,000
A Heads-up on Asbestos!
Farmers, drivers and debtors: The Supreme Court considers the conflicts between the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and several provincial statutes
Contracts by public entities: stay tuned on June 1, 2016
Licence security requirements to be hiked shortly
Roaming fees: a long and winding road
Class Actions to Watch this Year
Securities and class actions: screening authorizations
The City of Montreal revises its by-law on contract management
A Decision of Interest to the Entertainment Industry
Bill 37: What changes can be expected for Public Contracts?
Class actions to watch in 2024
A Heads-up on Asbestos!
Farmers, drivers and debtors: The Supreme Court considers the conflicts between the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and several provincial statutes
Contracts by public entities: stay tuned on June 1, 2016
Licence security requirements to be hiked shortly
Roaming fees: a long and winding road
Class Actions to Watch this Year
Securities and class actions: screening authorizations
The City of Montreal revises its by-law on contract management
A Decision of Interest to the Entertainment Industry
Bill 37: What changes can be expected for Public Contracts?
Class actions to watch in 2024
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