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October 27, 2026

Best Law Firms 2027 – Lavery Recognized Among Canada's Leading Law Firms by Best Lawyers

We are pleased to announce that Lavery has been recognized as one of the top law firms in the new edition of Best Law Firms - Canada published by Best Lawyers for 2027. Our firm was ranked in 17 practice areas nationally and 47 practice areas regionally. These recognitions are further demonstration of the expertise and quality of legal services that characterize Lavery's professionals. Firms on the 2027 Best Lawyers - Canada list are recognized for their professional excellence through evaluations by their clients and peers. Areas of expertise in which Lavery is recognized: National Tier 1 Administrative and Public Law Family Law Insurance Law Labour and Employment Law Workers' Compensation Law National Tier 2 Corporate Law Trusts and Estates National Tier 3 Advertising and Marketing Law Banking and Finance Law Class Action Litigation Construction Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law Intellectual Property Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Mining Law Securities Law Regional Tier 1Montréal Administrative and Public Law Advertising and Marketing Law Banking and Finance Law Class Action Litigation Construction Law Corporate Law Corporate and Commercial Litigation Family Law Family Law Mediation Information Technology Law Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law Insurance Law Intellectual Property Law Labour and Employment Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Privacy and Data Security Law Product Liability Law Securities Law Technology Law Transportation Law Trusts and Estates Venture Capital Law Workers' Compensation Law Québec Family Law Labour and Employment Law Workers' Compensation Law Regional Tier 2Montréal Aviation Law Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Commercial Leasing Law Defamation and Media Law Employee Benefits Law Mining Law Natural Resources Law Professional Malpractice Law Real Estate Law Tax Law Québec Administrative and Public Law Alternative Dispute Resolution Insurance Law Professional Malpractice Law Regional Tier 3Montréal Corporate Governance Practice Energy Law Equipment Finance Law Private Funds Law Project Finance Law Structured Finance Law Québec Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Quebec, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Quebec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm’s expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Quebec jurisdiction. About Best Lawyers Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected lawyer ranking service in the world. For almost 40 years, Best Lawyers has assisted those in need of legal services to identify the lawyers best qualified to represent them in distant jurisdictions or specialized areas. Best Lawyers lists are published in leading local, regional, and national publications across the globe.

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October 14, 2026

Lavery welcomes Olivier Fecteau as a lawyer

Lavery is pleased to announce the arrival of Olivier Fecteau, a lawyer in the Litigation group whose practice focuses on health law. His practice is primarily focused on health law, where he advises stakeholders across the healthcare and social services network on a wide range of legal issues, including hospital liability matters. Drawing on his experience within the healthcare system, as well as his academic background in health law and policy, Olivier brings a strong understanding of the sector’s realities and the challenges faced by its organizations and professionals. “After practising law within the healthcare system, my discussions with members of the firm convinced me to make the move into private practice. It is a privilege to join a seasoned team like Lavery, recognized for its expertise and commitment to excellence. I am pleased to continue supporting healthcare stakeholders within a firm that has built a strong reputation in health law.”

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October 9, 2026

Navigating Québec’s Mining Sector: Legislative Reform, Exploration Constraints and M&A Structures

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October 7, 2026

Lexpert – Four partners recognized as leading lawyers in Canada in its special edition in Insolvency and Restructuring

On October 7, 2026, Lexpert recognized the expertise of four of our partners in its 2026 Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring. Jean Legault, Ouassim Tadlaoui, Yanick Vlasak and Jonathan Warin now rank among Canada’s leaders in the area of Insolvency and Restructuring. Jean Legault is a partner in the Litigation group in the commercial litigation, banking, and insolvency sector. With more than 20 years’ experience in commercial litigation, he specializes in banking law and insolvency. He primarily advises financial institutions, institutional investors as well as trustees in bankruptcy in restructuring and insolvency cases. Ouassim Tadlaoui is a partner in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. He focuses his practice on banking litigation, restructuring, bankruptcy, insolvency and construction surety bonds. He represents chartered banks and other financial institutions and alternative lenders as creditors, as well as certain debtors, in bankruptcy or restructuring mandates. He also represents and advises surety companies as well as national and international companies in matters of insolvency, bankruptcy and restructuring in the construction industry. Yanick Vlasak is a partner and a member of Lavery’s Business law group and its specialized Restructuring, insolvency, and banking law group. His practice is focused on commercial litigation, financing, banking law, insolvency, and financial restructuring. He also has expertise in construction law, shareholder disputes and arrangements, and asset protection measures. Jonathan Warin is a partner and member of the firm's Commercial Litigation group, specializing in bankruptcy and insolvency, extraordinary remedies, and enforcement of security interests. He works daily on a variety of insolvency cases, representing institutional lenders, trustees, and debtors in restructuring and liquidation situations. Mr. Warin also handles commercial litigation of all kinds, including shareholder disputes and injunctions. About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Quebec, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Quebec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm's expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Quebec jurisdiction.

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