Jean Saint-Onge

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A highly accomplished class actions lawyer with extensive experience as defence counsel representing private and public sector clients, including multinational companies, particularly in multijurisdictional and cross-border class actions. Expertise extends across a number of fields of law, including competition, product liability and environmental law. Has acted and successfully argued several precedent-setting cases and is known for his ability to find practical and sustainable solutions in cases that are frequently complex involving multiple defendants. Québec Bar (1981) - Advocatus Emeritus (Ad. E.); Prix de la justice du Québec Award (2007). Chair of the Barreau du Québec Group of experts on class actions (2006 - ). Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), Litigation Counsel of America (LCA) and of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL).