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Fasken

Litigation: Administrative & Public Law

Canada Guide 2026 : Québec

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We are adept at handling complex cases for the world’s leading businesses. Our seasoned litigators get results - both in and out of the courtroom.

We develop and execute a litigation strategy that helps you achieve your business objectives, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.

Fasken is recognized as having one of the leading litigation teams in Canada. Our litigators have won major trials and appeals for large multi-national companies in a diverse range of industries, including mining, technology, finance, communications, aviation, health, energy, and life sciences.

With over 150 lawyers, we provide depth of skill and expertise in all types of litigation, including commercial, class action, product liability, white collar crime, construction, arbitration, and defamation. Our experience allows us to anticipate issues before they arise and proactively assess and manage litigation risk.

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Litigation: Administrative & Public Law - Québec

What the Team is Known For
Fasken advises clients on a broad range of matters including securities litigation, class actions and employment disputes. The law firm has a strong track record of alternative dispute resolution and is well known for its expertise in the transportation, life sciences and insurance sectors. The Montréal team's industry expertise also encompasses financial services, healthcare and technology. The firm and its lawyers offer experience before the Supreme Court of Canada.
À propos de l’équipe

Fasken conseille ses clients sur un large éventail de questions, notamment les litiges en valeurs mobilières, les actions de groupe et les conflits de travail. Le cabinet d’avocats a une solide expérience en matière de règlement extrajudiciaire des différends et est bien connu pour son expertise dans les secteurs du transport, des sciences de la vie et de l’assurance. L'expertise sectorielle de l'équipe de Montréal englobe également les services financiers, la santé et les technologies. Le cabinet et ses avocats ont l'expérience de plaider devant la Cour suprême du Canada.

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Work Highlights

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  • Fasken acted for the mining company, Rio Tinto Alcan in a dispute between GE Renewable Energy Canada and Canmec Industriel.

  • Fasken a agi pour l'entreprise minière Rio Tinto Alcan dans le cadre d’un différend entre GE Renewable Energy Canada et Canmec Industriel.

Strengths

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  • The Fasken team provides availability, responsiveness and cutting-edge expertise.

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  • Fasken offers strong negotiation skills, good business sense and rigorous legal analysis.

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  • The Fasken department stands out due to its exceptional combination of expertise and client-centric approach.

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  • Le département Fasken se démarque par une combinaison exceptionnelle d’expertise et d’approche centrée sur le client.

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  • L’équipe Fasken offre disponibilité, réactivité et expertise de pointe.

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  • Fasken possède de solides compétences en négociation, un bon sens des affaires et une analyse juridique rigoureuse.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eric Simard
    Eric Simard

    Eric Simard

    Eric Simard is a notable litigator with a reputation for advising on class actions and construction disputes. He is based in Montréal and co-heads the firm's litigation and dispute resolution group nationally.

    Éric Simard est un avocat réputé pour ses conseils en actions de groupe et de litiges en construction. Il est basé à Montréal et codirige le groupe de litige et de règlement des différends du cabinet à l'échelle nationale.

    • Eric is a great lawyer but he is also a businessman.

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    • Eric is a good strategist, a good thinker and is client-oriented.

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    • Eric est un bon stratège, un bon penseur et est axé sur le client.

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    • Eric est un grand avocat, mais il est aussi un homme d’affaires.

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  • Marc-André Fabien, Ad E
    Marc-André Fabien, Ad E

    Marc-André Fabien, Ad E

    Marc-André Fabien is highly experienced in handling commercial litigation. He also has considerable expertise in administrative and constitutional law.

    Marc-André Fabien possède une grande expérience dans le traitement des litiges commerciaux. Il possède également une expertise considérable en droit administratif et constitutionnel.

    • Marc-André Fabien offers passionate, caring counsel.

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    • Marc-André is a very able, ethical lawyer who is well-regarded in the province of Quebec.

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    • Marc-André Fabien offre des conseils passionnés et bienveillants.

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    • Marc-André est un avocat très compétent et éthique qui est bien considéré dans la province de Québec.

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  • Sébastien Richemont
    Sébastien Richemont

    Sébastien Richemont

    Sébastien Richemont's practice focuses largely on class actions, arbitrations and shareholder disputes in a range of industries including energy, technology and manufacturing.

    La pratique de Sébastien Richemont se concentre principalement sur les actions de groupe, les arbitrages et les différends entre actionnaires dans un large éventail de secteurs, notamment l'énergie, la technologie et l'industrie manufacturière.

    • Sébastien is excellent.

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    • Sébastien understands our business and is easy to work with.

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    • Sébastien comprend notre entreprise et c'est facile de travailler avec lui.

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    • Sébastien est excellent.

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  • Vincent Cérat Lagana
    Vincent Cérat Lagana

    Vincent Cérat Lagana

    Vincent Cérat Lagana's practice encompasses shareholder disputes, M&A litigation and class actions.

    La pratique de Vincent Cérat Lagana englobe les différends entre actionnaires, les fusions et acquisitions et les actions de groupe.

    • Vincent Cérat Lagana is an excellent lawyer and adviser who is very pragmatic and result-oriented.

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    • Vincent Cérat Lagana demonstrates excellent communication, as well as being efficient and business driven.

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    • Vincent Cérat Lagana fait preuve d'une excellente communication, tout en étant efficace et axé sur les affaires.

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    • Vincent Cérat Lagana est un avocat et conseiller excellent, qui est très pragmatique et axé sur les résultats.

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