The ‘excellent’ Quebec team at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP demonstrates strength in commercial litigation and is regularly involved in major class actions. The practice also leverages the firm’s competition and securities law expertise. Aerospace, telecoms, mining, tech and retail companies frequently feature on the group’s client roster. At the helm of the practice, Louis-Martin O’Neill specializes in M&A, corporate, securities, commercial and insolvency disputes. Key department figures include William Brock, who acts for both Canadian and foreign corporations and government entities; and Guy Du Pont, who is well-versed in representing clients in class actions and mass tax appeals. Nick Rodrigo, Jean-Philippe Groleau and Julie Girard are also noted for their litigation expertise. Nathalie Goyette was appointed as a judge of the Federal Court of Appeal in October 2022, and Cara Cameron also left the firm in November 2022.
Testimonials
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‘Excellent team - available and they understand clients' needs.’
‘They are able to go further than simple legal counsel.'
Key clients
- Alimentation Couche-Tard
- Glencore
Work highlights
- Acted for CAE before the Federal Court of Appeal regarding their dispute with the Canada Revenue Agency with respect to the characterization of an unconditionally refundable loan from the Government of Canada.
- Represented Honeywell International against Bombardier in the context of a $450m claim.