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Mason Poplaw

Mason Poplaw

Canada 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Partner in the Montréal office and a member of the firm’s Board of Partners. Known for his business acumen and broad experience as a corporate commercial litigator, Mason’s practice focuses primarily on corporate disputes, governance, securities, internal investigations, crisis management, special situations and restructuring disputes.

Recognized for his ability to successfully manage litigation and investigations matters with a great deal at stake, Mason leverages his considerable corporate and financial industry knowledge to find practical solutions to complex disputes. Working with a range of clients including financial institutions, public and privately held corporations, corporate executives and members of board of directors, he takes a strategic approach to securities and banking class actions, financial product liabilities cases, financial frauds, corporate governance issues, plans of arrangement, liquidation, oppression remedies, complex contract disputes, and directors’ liabilities.

Clients appreciate Mason’s ability to gain insight into the dispute and bring the right angles and arguments before the court to achieve swift and successful resolutions. He has appeared before all Québec judicial courts, before the Supreme Court of Canada, and in numerous commercial arbitration proceedings.

Professional Memberships

Canadian Bar Association; The Advocate Society; Insolvency Institute of Canada; Turnaround Management Association; Risk Management Institute.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: General Commercial - Québec

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Band 1

Individual Editorial
Mason Poplaw is well regarded among peers in Montréal and is particularly noted for his handling of complex class action litigation.
Editorial individuel

Mason Poplaw est bien considéré par ses pairs à Montréal et est particulièrement reconnu pour sa gestion de litiges complexes en actions de groupe.

Strengths

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  • Mason's strengths include dedication to his client, knowledge of the law and decisiveness.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Mason is a top litigator.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Mason is a skilled lawyer, who is particularly adept at negotiation.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Mason est un avocat qualifié, qui est particulièrement doué en négociation.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Mason est un avocat plaidant de premier plan.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Les qualités de Mason comprennent le dévouement envers son client, la connaissance de la loi et la capacité à décider.

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