This section keeps you up-to-date on the latest news and upcoming public appearances of Lavery professionals.
News
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Lavery and the Fondation Montréal inc. launch a $15,000 grant for artificial intelligence
Lavery and Fondation Montréal inc. are pleased to announce the creation of the Lavery AI Grant offered to start-ups in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Valued at $15,000, grant winners will also have access to the full range of services provided by Fondation Montréal inc., as well as legal coaching by Lavery, tailored to the needs of young businesses in the artificial intelligence industry. The Lavery AI Grant is an annual grant and will be awarded each spring by Fondation Montréal inc. and Lavery to the start-up that has made the biggest impact in the area of artificial intelligence and that demonstrates great potential for growth. “With each passing day, Montréal is becoming the world city for artificial intelligence and six months ago, Lavery created an AI legal laboratory to analyze and predict the impact of AI in specific areas of the law, from intellectual property to the protection of personal information, including corporate governance and every aspect of business law. Our intention in creating this grant was to resolutely propel start-ups working in this activity sector and offer them legal guidance using the knowledge we developed in our laboratory,” stated Guillaume Lavoie, a partner and head of the Lavery CAPITAL group. “Young entrepreneurs are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence into the core of their business model. We are happy that we can offer, in addition to the grant, services specific to this industry, thereby strengthening the role of Fondation Montréal inc. as a super connector with the business community,” remarked Liette Lamonde, Executive Director of Fondation Montréal inc. Applicants can submit an application starting today through the Fondation Montréal inc. website (http://www.montrealinc.ca/en/lavery-ai-grant)
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Jean-Yves Simard panelist at the 13th edition of the CBA National Insolvency Law Conference
On September 15, Jean-Yves Simard, a partner of the Litigation and Conflict Resolution group, served as a panelist during the 13th edition of the Canadian Bar Association’s National Insolvency Law Conference, held in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The panel entitled Annual Cross-Canada Update reviewed Canadian insolvency case law from the past year. Mr. Simard discussed recent developments in insolvency law in the province of Quebec. Mr. Simard currently serves as secretary for the CBA National Insolvency Law Section.
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Two Lavery teams from Sherbrooke participate in the Relais du Lac Memphrémagog
On September 23, two teams from the Sherbrooke office participated in the Relais du Lac Memphrémagog to raise money for the Fondation Christian Vachon, whose mission is to support school perseverance by helping children at risk. The two teams overcame the challenge, running 122.4 km and raising a combined total of $4,500, despite the sweltering heat. Participation in this activity confirms Lavery’s deep commitment to community engagement and the quality of its role as a corporate citizen. From left to right : Vincent Towner, Alain Heyne, Marie-Claude Lacaille, Angela Véronneau, Jordy Philippe Bernier, Isabelle P. Mercure and Dave Bouchard From left to right : Kay-Sandra Boyer, Yanick Vlasak, Nicolas Thibault-Bernier, Dzenan Zulji, Marika Couture-Houle et Frédérick Breton
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Lavery holds a seminar on business integrity
On September 21, Lavery organized a breakfast seminar at its Montréal office entitled Une enquête vous concerne : êtes-vous prêt ? toidentify the internal and external risks facing businesses and the tools to put in place to manage these risks. The event was moderated by Nicolas Gagnon and businesses attending heard Marie Cossette, Raymond Doray and Philippe Frère, all partners and members of the Integrity group, discuss various subjects including corporate criminal and penal liability, investigatory powers of public bodies, and whistleblowers. Click here to learn more about the Business Integrity group.
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Lavery named Regional Law Firm of the Year by Chambers Canada
Lavery is proud to announce that it has won the Chambers Canada Regional Law Firm of the Year award at the launch of the 2018 edition of its guide. Shortlisted alongside the country's largest regional firms, this national recognition is awarded to the one that stands out the most throughout Canada. The expertise of Guy Lavoie as a leader in the field of labour and employment law in Quebec was also recognized at the event, which was held in Toronto. “The awards given to Lavery and Guy speak to the quality of the work done by our lawyers, the excellence of our strong client-focused approach, and our firm’s reputation throughout Canada,” said Anik Trudel, CEO of Lavery. The lawyers and law firms profiled in Chambers Canada are selected following a rigorous process of research and interviews with a broad spectrum of lawyers and their clients. The final selection is based on clearly defined criteria that include the quality of client service, legal expertise, and commercial astuteness.
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Caroline Harnois speaker at the Annual Meeting of the IAFL in Reykjavik, Iceland
During the Annual Meeting of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) which took place at Reykjavik, Iceland, from September 13 to September 17, 2017, Caroline Harnois, a partner in the Family Law, Personal and Estate Group has delivered a conference on the interplay between return applications filed under the The Hague Convention on International Child Abduction and claims for refugee status. Click here for more information about the IAFL.
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Josiane L’Heureux elected at the Board of Directors of CACE
Josiane L’Heureux, a partner of the Labour and Employment Law group, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE) during CACE’s annual conference that took place in Calgary from September 14 to 16, 2017. Once again, Lavery was well represented at the Conference, as Brittany Carson, Zeïneb Mellouli and Guy Lavoie were in attendance. Guy Lavoie was a member of the organizing committee of the Conference, and he chaired the very last panel of the Conference. CACE regroups approximately 1,300 management-side lawyers in Labour and Employment Law from all Canadian provinces.
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Pierre Marc Johnson interviewed by the French media Les Echos.fr on the CETA’s provisional entry into force
Pierre Marc Johnson interviewed by the French media Les Echos.fr on the CETA’s provisional entry into force.(in french only)
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René Branchaud and Sébastien Vézina recognized as leading lawyers in mining law by Lexpert
René Branchaud and Sébastien Vézina, partners of the Business Law group, have been recognized as leading lawyers in mining law in the 2017-2018 edition of Lexpert Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining. This recognition is the product of an extensive peer survey process conducted in Canada and throughout the world. Please click here to access the electronic version of this publication.
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Lavery ranked in Canada's Top 10 Infrastructure Firms
According to the Inframation Deals’ quarterly report (global infrastructure transaction database), Lavery ranked 10th in terms of the value of transactions. This internationally renowned database regularly publishes reports that position the various players involved in infrastructure transactions. This year, Lavery is the only Quebec law firm to be included in this national report. Click here for more information on Inframation Group.
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Lavery represents Aspen Skiing Company and KSL Capital Partners in a US$1.5 billion acquisition
As legal advisors for the Quebec portion of the transaction, Lavery represented the affiliates of Aspen Skiing Company, LLC and KSL Capital Partners, LLC during the acquisition of Intrawest Resorts Holdings, Inc., a ski resort operator and adventure company in North America that owns Mont Tremblant Resort in Quebec. The transaction closed on July 31, 2017, for an approximate aggregate value of US$1.5 billion and created a new entity with a property portfolio of 12 four-season mountain resorts, 20,000 skiable acres, significant land available for real estate development, and Canadian Mountain Holidays, a leading heli-ski operator. The Lavery team was headed by Sébastien Vézina and François Arseneault (Corporate) and included Carole Gélinas and Mathieu Cantin (Real Estate), Audrey-Julie Dallaire and Daniel Bouchard (Environment), Zeïneb Mellouli (Labour), Eric Lavallée (Intellectual Property) and Maxime Rousseau-Turenne and Luc Thibaudeau (Litigation).
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Marie Cossette becomes ambassador for the CCIQ Leadership au féminin program
Lavery is proud to announce that Marie Cossette, the partner responsible for Business Integrity and the Public and Administrative Law group for the Québec City office, has been named ambassador for the Leadership au féminin program of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Québec (CCIQ). Mme Cossette is already considerably involved in supporting women in the Québec City business network, namely as leader of the first group of participants in the Québec City A Effect challenge, and continues to be committed to driving the professional success of women in the large Québec City business community. The program is aimed at women leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs, who hope to leave a lasting personal mark on their profession and in their community, who seek a greater public presence, and who wish to get involved and make a difference. Click here for more information on the program or to participate.