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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

Business Immigration Law

  • Immigration loans
  • Sponsorship
  • Permanent residence
  • Student and visitor's visas
  • Work visas

Family Law and Law of Persons

  • 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

Financial Institutions' Law

  • Financing
  • Collection
  • Banking operations, national and international
  • Realization of bank security
  • Realization of movable and immovable security
  • Litigation concerning banking and financial affairs

Real Estate Law

  • Title examinations
  • Construction Law
  • Property assessments
  • Realization of security on property
  • Real estate projects and financing

Insurance Law and Civil Law

  • 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

Institutional Law

  • Education Law
  • Public Health Law
  • Social services Law

Labour 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

Litigation

  • 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

 

LAW COLUMN 01/2012

Can work carried out for speculative purposes lead to a legal construction hypothec?

Excavation contractors and especially firms that carry out earthwork and levelling must therefore be aware of the context in which their services are engaged.

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Get a copy of the bond!

A. Électrique inc. has just been awarded the largest contract in its history from general contractor Miserly Construction. Upon signing the contract, Miserly insisted on including a clause by which André waived his right to file a legal construction hypothec in exchange for a bond guaranteeing the material and labour provided by A. Électrique inc. Thrilled with the new contract, André neglected to obtain a copy of the bond when signing the contract...

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