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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

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Band 2

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What the Team is Known For

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg maintains an experienced investigations and white-collar defence team that stands out for its strength in Montréal. The firm possesses experience in a broad range of matters in the white-collar space, spearheading domestic and international investigations into corruption, sanctions violations and fraudulent activities. It offers additional assistance with compliance strategy, as well as experience representing clients in multiple judicial settings, including cartel-related cases.

Work Highlights

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  • Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg advised Fédération des médecins spécialistes du Québec in a landmark case involving the constitutional rights of doctors who were charged with violations of the Health Insurance Act by the Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec.

Strengths

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  • Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg stands out for its strategic depth, discretion and consistent ability to navigate complex, high-profile white-collar matters with precision.

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  • The litigation team at the firm is responsive, well-connected and provides technical and pragmatic advice.

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  • The team is made up of brilliant and creative lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Léon Moubayed
    Band 1Léon Moubayed

    Léon Moubayed

    Léon Moubayed impresses for the breadth of his experience in a range of regulatory and corporate investigations, as well as his proficiency in courtroom advocacy. He is based in Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg's Montréal office.

    • Léon Moubayed's deep understanding of both the legal and practical aspects of white-collar investigations make him a valuable resource.

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    • Léon is a true specialist in criminal investigations and a pleasure to work with. He distills highly technical matters into commercial and pragmatic advice.

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    • Léon Moubayed is a remarkable, outstanding lawyer.

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    • Léon Moubayed is a fantastic lawyer whose advice I trust wholeheartedly. He is commercial, creative and brilliant.

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  • Band 4Guy Du Pont
    Band 4Guy Du Pont

    Guy Du Pont

    Guy Du Pont is based in Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg's Montréal office, where he has specific expertise in representing clients in class actions and mass tax appeals. He often represents blue-chip companies and high net worth individuals in white-collar issues.

    • Guy is an excellent, specialised lawyer.

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    • Guy Du Pont is very wise with vast experience.

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  • Associates to watchAlexandra Belley-McKinnon
    Associates to watchAlexandra Belley-McKinnon

    Alexandra Belley-McKinnon

    Alexandra Belley-McKinnon is an associate based in Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg's Montréal office assisting across a wide range of white-collar matters, from money laundering investigations to price-fixing litigation.

  • Associates to watchPauline Beaupré
    Associates to watchPauline Beaupré

    Pauline Beaupré

    Pauline Beaupré is experienced in supporting complex civil, commercial, and white-collar matters, particularly those involving compliance issues and whistleblower allegations. She is an associate based in Davies' Montréal office.

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