Mylène Vallières
Practice Expertise
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Securities Law
- Mining Law
- Environment
Areas of Practice
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Securities Law
- Mining Law
- Environment
WSG Practice Industries
WSG Leadership
- ESG - Environmental, Social & Governance Group - Member
- Mergers & Acquisitions Group - Member
- Trade and Investment Group - Member
Profile
Partner
Mylène Vallières is a member of the Business law group. Her practice is primarily focused on securities law and mining law. She also assists clients carrying out public and private financings, corporate reorganizations, as well as mergers and acquisitions. She also served as assistant to the chief negotiator for Québec in the negotiation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union.
Over the years, Mylène has honed her expertise in fundamental concepts and issues related to environmental, social and corporate governance factors, and developed a keen interest in advancing these issues, driving her to obtain an Osgoode Certificate in ESG, Climate Risk and the Law from Osgoode Professional Development.
Mylène Vallières is a member of the Business law group. Her practice is primarily focused on securities law and mining law. She also assists clients carrying out public and private financings, corporate reorganizations, as well as mergers and acquisitions. She also served as assistant to the chief negotiator for Québec in the negotiation of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between Canada and the European Union.
Over the years, Mylène has honed her expertise in fundamental concepts and issues related to environmental, social and corporate governance factors, and developed a keen interest in advancing these issues, driving her to obtain an Osgoode Certificate in ESG, Climate Risk and the Law from Osgoode Professional Development.
Languages
French, English
Education
Osgoode's Professionnal Development Certificate in ESG, Climate Risk and The Law, 2021
LL.B., cooperative program, Université de Sherbrooke, 2014
B.B.A., Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 2009
Areas of Practice
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Securities Law
- Mining Law
- Environment
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Best Lawyers - Ones to Watch 2026
Additional Information
Young Bar Association of Montreal
Canadian Bar Association
Young Canadians in Finance
Professional Activities and Experience
Ms. Vallières completed her bachelor of laws (cooperative program) at Université de Sherbrooke and graduated on the Dean's list with distinction. Before beginning her legal studies, she completed a first bachelor's degree in business administration at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, after which she acquired significant professional experience in the areas of sales, marketing, and import/export.
During the course of her university studies, Ms. Vallières participated in two exchanges - one at Université Jean Moulin in Lyon, France, where she studied international law, and the other at the Universitas de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico, where she studied international marketing and negotiation.
Best Lawyers - Ones to Watch 2026
Additional Information
Young Bar Association of Montreal
Canadian Bar Association
Young Canadians in Finance
Professional Activities and Experience
Ms. Vallières completed her bachelor of laws (cooperative program) at Université de Sherbrooke and graduated on the Dean's list with distinction. Before beginning her legal studies, she completed a first bachelor's degree in business administration at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, after which she acquired significant professional experience in the areas of sales, marketing, and import/export.
During the course of her university studies, Ms. Vallières participated in two exchanges - one at Université Jean Moulin in Lyon, France, where she studied international law, and the other at the Universitas de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico, where she studied international marketing and negotiation.
Articles
The Supreme Court rules on a broker's right to a commission when no sale is concluded
Pension plans, the charter and disparity in treatment clauses the Court of Appeal issues its judgment in the Groupe Pages Jaunes case
New disclosure obligations for Quebec mining, oil and gas companies
Canada-Europe Free Trade Agreement - Imminent provisional entry into force
The Government of Canada extends the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for an additional year
Environmental claims about a product, a service or business activities: stricter rules to combat greenwashing
The Government of Canada extends the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for an additional Two years
Reminder: Canada's Modern Slavery Act Report Due by May 31, 2025
Pension plans, the charter and disparity in treatment clauses the Court of Appeal issues its judgment in the Groupe Pages Jaunes case
New disclosure obligations for Quebec mining, oil and gas companies
Canada-Europe Free Trade Agreement - Imminent provisional entry into force
The Government of Canada extends the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for an additional year
Environmental claims about a product, a service or business activities: stricter rules to combat greenwashing
The Government of Canada extends the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit for an additional Two years
Reminder: Canada's Modern Slavery Act Report Due by May 31, 2025
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