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BLG is one of Canada’s leading dispute resolution firms with a strong tradition of excellence in commercial litigation and arbitration. When disputes escalate into litigation or arbitration proceedings, you can count on us to aggressively represent your interests, protect your position, and pursue the remedies that are most appropriate to the case.

Our litigators are experienced in the civil and criminal courts across Canada, both federal and provincial, as well as in the Supreme Court of Canada and before virtually all regulatory and administrative tribunals. Our arbitration lawyers are experienced in arbitrations administered by all of the leading international and foreign arbitral institutions including the ICC, LCIA, SCC, ICDR, ICSID, AAA, SIAC and others, and are well-versed in all forms of domestic commercial arbitration proceedings.

The BLG Commercial Litigation Group in Quebec complements the nationwide strength and depth of the firm’s Litigation Group. The group in Quebec is known for its strength in class actions, fraud and banking litigation, arbitration (domestic and international), insolvency litigation and product liability litigation.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Québec

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Borden Ladner Gervais has a well-established litigation practice that offers extensive experience in commercial, banking and securities litigation in Québec. The firm is particularly active in fraud cases, encompassing corruption and bribery matters. It is also noted for its strength in class actions, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution. The Montréal-based group demonstrates further capabilities in relation to cybersecurity and privacy and in disputes relating to major infrastructure projects.

À propos de l’équipe

Borden Ladner Gervais possède une pratique bien établie en litige qui offre une vaste expérience en litige commercial, bancaire et en valeurs mobilières au Québec. Le cabinet est particulièrement actif dans les affaires de fraude, notamment en matière de corruption. BLG se distingue également par sa compétence en matière des actions de groupe, d'arbitrage et de règlement extrajudiciaire des différends. Le groupe démontre également des compétences en matière de cybersécurité et de protection de la vie privée, ainsi que dans les litiges relatifs aux grands projets d'infrastructure.

Work Highlights

  • BLG acted for Aéroports de Montréal in a trademark matter against Développement Aéroport Saint-Hubert de Longueil before the Québec Superior Court.

  • BLG a représenté Aéroports de Montréal dans une affaire de marque contre Développement Aéroport Saint-Hubert de Longueil devant la Cour supérieure du Québec.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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François Grondin
3
François Grondin
3
Band 3

François Grondin is equally well placed to advise on commercial litigation as well as matters of public law. He boasts additional expertise in class proceedings.

François Grondin is an excellent litigator.

François Grondin is a consummate litigator. He is extremely conscientious, disciplined and principled.

It is always a pleasure to work with François.

François Grondin est aussi bien placé pour conseiller en litige commercial qu'en droit public. Il possède également une expertise dans les actions de groupe.

C’est toujours un plaisir de travailler avec François.

François Grondin est un avocat excellent.

François Grondin est un avocat plaidant accompli. Il est extrêmement consciencieux, discipliné et a des principes.

Alexander De Zordo
5
Alexander De Zordo
5
Band 5
Montréal-based litigator Alexander De Zordo handles complex dispute resolution matters, notably those relating to fraud and corruption. He is recognised for his general commercial litigation as well as white-collar crime practices.

Alexander De Zordo is knowledgeable and professional.

Alex has good strategy.

Alexander De Zordo, avocat basé à Montréal, gère des dossiers complexes de règlement de différends, notamment ceux liés à la fraude et à la corruption. Il est reconnu pour ses pratiques en matière de litiges commerciaux généraux ainsi que de crime en col blanc.

Alexander De Zordo est compétent et professionnel.

Alex a une bonne stratégie.

Karine Chênevert
5
Karine Chênevert
5
Band 5

Karine Chênevert regularly acts for clients in class actions, including competition and price fixing mandates.

Karine is excellent.

Karine Chênevert agit régulièrement pour des clients dans les actions collectives, notamment dans le cadre des mandats relatifs à la concurrence et à la fixation des prix.

Karine est excellente.

Ranked Lawyers at
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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Québec

Litigation: General Commercial

François Grondin
3
François Grondin
3
Band 3
Alexander De Zordo
5
Alexander De Zordo
5
Band 5
Karine Chênevert
5
Karine Chênevert
5
Band 5

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