Business Lawyers
Time-honoured wisdom contends that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. We believe that the logic behind the saying remains sound. Many of our clients have reached the conclusion that it pays to anticipate adversity rather than being forced to resolve full-fledged conflicts.
Of course, conflict is sometimes inevitable, but even then, both corporations and individuals prefer to defend their rights on a realistic and practical level rather than wasting countless time and energy fighting for marginal gains. We share this desire for efficiency, and our approach constantly remains focused on resolving differences in a fair manner.
Our practice deals with many cases, large and small. We remain dedicated to the premise that all deserve that same degree of skill and attention.
We also believe in teamwork: many of our cases are reviewed and discussed in group meetings. When needed, we are able to gather an impressive array of in-house expertise, with specialists in all major fields on staff. The experience and credibility acquired by our firm allow us to extend our services to helping our clients deal effectively with difficulties of a legal nature concerning their rights, responsibilities and obligations.
Practices
Corporate and Commercial law • Intellectual Property Law
- Incorporation and organization of corporations
- Financing for public and private corporations
- Creation of joint ventures, partnerships and trusts
- Project financing
- Acquisitions, mergers and reorganizations
- Security Law
- Franchising
- Financial leasing
- Negotiation and drafting of leases
- Computer and technology Law
- Competition Law
- Foreign investment in Canada
- Tax Law
- Trademarks and patents
- Copyrights
- Unfair competition
- Computer and software technology
- Corporate names
- Industrial designs
- Immigration loans
- Sponsorship
- Permanent residence
- Student and visitor's visas
- Work visas
- Separation
- Divorce
- Conflicts regarding custody and access rights
- Litigation relating to alimony and property
- Wills and Estates
- Mandates given in anticipation of incapacity
- Protective supervision
- Adoption - Filiation - Change of name
- Youth Court
- Financing
- Collection
- Banking operations, national and international
- Realization of bank security
- Realization of movable and immovable security
- Litigation concerning banking and financial affairs
- Title examinations
- Construction Law
- Property assessments
- Realization of security on property
- Real estate projects and financing
- Professional liability
- Medical and hospital malpractice
- Directors' and officers' liability
- Commercial property insurance
- Fidelity and bankers' blanket bonds
- Surety-bonds
- General liability insurance
- Life insurance
- Damage insurance
Environmental and Municipal Law
- Legal opinions
- Preparation of by-laws and contracts
- Environmental and zoning litigation
- Property assessments
- Municipal liability
- Expropriation
- Education Law
- Public Health Law
- Social services Law
- Certification
- Labour grievance arbitration
- Bargaining of collective agreements
- Negotiation of essential services
- Grievances
- Wrongful dismissal
- Labour standards
- Human rights
- Administrative Law
- Occupational health and safety
- Commercial, corporate and civil litigation
- Commercial arbitration
- Bankruptcy and insolvency
- Security litigation
- Civil liability
- Product liability
- Libel and slander
- Class actions
- Pollution, environmental and urban planning litigation
- Representation of clients before administrative tribunals
Civil and commercial mediation and arbitration
- Civil and commercial disagreements and dispute
- Shareholders agreements
- Labour relations
- Corporate transitions and take overs
Extended period for retroactive support and new obligations for sharing financial information
New provisions of the Act to promote access to justice in family matters came into effect on June 15, 2012, extending the period for retroactive applications for support and outlining new obligations in terms of financial information sharing between spouses.
Recently, the Court of Appeal ruled on the interpretation of article 22 of the Environment Quality Act, which prohibits all construction projects that could impact the environment without the prior authorization of the Ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs
May 2013
Me Joanne Côté of the municipal and environmental law group will lead a practical training session for the Association des directeurs municipaux du Québec (ADMQ)
May 2013
Me Patrick Choquette was recently appointed to the board of directors and executive committee of the Fondation Cité de la Santé...
May 2013
Prévost Fortin D'Aoust is proud to have been recognized for its citizen involvement and social commitment by the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie de Saint-Jérôme at the Gala des Zénith 2013.
