This section keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and upcoming public appearances of Lavery professionals.
News
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Myriam Brixi's expertise recognized by Benchmark Litigation: 40 & Under Hot List 2020
Lavery is pleased to announce that Myriam Brixi has made the ranks of the Benchmark Litigation: 40 & Under Hot List 2020, which recognizes professionals who stand out in their litigation practice in Canada and the United States. This distinction is a testament to Myriam Brixi's talent and expertise, particularly in the field of class actions.
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Lavery is representing Walter Innovations Inc. in its acquisition by Golo Mobile Inc.
On July 7, 2020, Golo Mobile Inc., a company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange that specializes in eco-delivery in large business centres, announced the acquisition of Walter Innovations Inc., a building automation technology start-up that has created a solution to connect property managers and residents of condominiums and apartment buildings. A Lavery team composed of Étienne Brassard, Éric Lavallée and Jean-François Maurice represented the selling shareholders of Walter Innovations Inc. in an exit context, allowing Walter's initial investors and entrepreneurs to successfully sell the company and its underlying technology. More concretely, the Lavery team assisted the sellers in negotiating and implementing a transaction structure adapted to their objectives and to the consideration offered by the buyer, i.e. publicly traded shares. Through a holdback of a portion of the shares and an alignment between the duration of the holdback and the obligations of the sellers, our team enabled the seed investors to make a profitable exit and the selling shareholders involved in the direct management of Walter Innovations Inc. to transition as key employees of Golo Mobile Inc. while aligning the interests of the buyer and the sellers in order to achieve a result that is beneficial to all parties.
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Selena Lu joins the Board of the Société du Parc Jean-Drapeau
Lavery is pleased to announce that the Executive Committee of the Ville de Montréal recently ratified the appointment of Selena Lu, a partner in the Business Law group, to the Board of Directors of the Société du Parc Jean-Drapeau. A seasoned strategist who has served on many boards, Selena Lu will contribute her expertise to the formulation and implementation of the organization’s strategic directions to ensure its prosperity and development.
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Lavery supports Chronometriq in its acquisition of Health Myself Innovations Inc.
On June 29, Chronometriq, a North American leader in healthcare management, announced its acquisition of Health Myself Innovations Inc. A Lavery team represented and advised Chronometriq to help them succeed in this acquisition, which will enrich their platform and service offering as well as contribute to the growth of their operations in the United States. Lavery supported Chronometriq for their Series A (financing by a Silicon Valley venture capital fund) and for their Series B (financing by a New York venture capital fund). It is a privilege for us to work towards the expansion of Chronometriq and to contribute to a fast-growing Quebec success story in the field of health technologies. To read the press release, click here.
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Serge Shahinian is recognized as a leading patent practitioner by IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals
Serge Shahinian, partner and patent agent in the firm’s Intellectual Property Group, has been recognized as a leading patent practitioner in the 2020 edition of the directory IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. This distinction was determined, among other things, through exhaustive peer-reviewed surveys. The professionals are ranked in the directory based on a recognition of market share, exceptional skills, and in-depth knowledge of patent matters.
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Zeïneb Mellouli appointed to the Board of the Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec
Lavery is pleased to announce that Zeïneb Mellouli, a partner in its Labour and Employment Law group, recently joined the Board of Directors of the Manufacturiers et Exportateurs du Québec [Quebec Manufacturers and Exporters]. This appointment is based on the appreciation that representatives of Quebec’s major manufacturing companies have for her experience. It supports the role we play for a strategic partner and demonstrates our engagement and our desire to accelerate the growth of the manufacturing industry.
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Bernard Larocque becomes Chair of the Board of Justice Pro Bono
At Justice Pro Bono’s annual general meeting on June 4, Bernard Larocque, a partner in Lavery’s Litigation group, was made Chair of the Board. The organization, an essential one for Quebec, has benefitted from his commitment for over ten years. After joining the Board in 2010, he held the position of Treasurer from 2011 to 2014 and became Vice-Chair in 2015.
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François Bélanger appointed to the Board of Garantie de construction résidentielle (GCR)
On May 26, the Régie du bâtiment du Québec appointed François Bélanger, a partner in Lavery’s Litigation and Conflict Resolution group, to the Board of Directors of Garantie de construction résidentielle, a neutral, independent nonprofit organization mandated to administer Quebec’s Guarantee Plan for New Residential Buildings. His understanding of the complex, technical issues that arise in construction enables him to effectively support his clients in the industry by establishing sound risk management for their building projects.
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Chloé Fauchon and Florence Forest elected to the Board of the Jeune Barreau de Québec
We are pleased to announce that Chloé Fauchon and Florence Forest have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Jeune Barreau de Québec for 2020-2021, as Treasurer and Member, respectively. This involvement on the part of two lawyers from our Québec City office is a testament to our firm’s desire to tangibly contribute to the Québec City region’s legal community.
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Nominations for Lavery in three categories of the Canadian Law Awards 2020
We are honoured to be finalists in three categories of the first Canadian Law Awards, presented by Lexpert. Our firm is one of four finalists in the category Quebec Law Firm of the Year. Our Chief Executive Officer, Anik Trudel, is in the running for Managing Partner of the Year and our partner Awatif Lakhdar is nominated for Litigator of the Year. These nominations confirm our leading position in the Quebec legal services industry.