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Sidney Elbaz

Sidney Elbaz

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Litigation: General Commercial

Québec

2 years ranked

About

Provided by McMillan LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Sidney is a partner in the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group. His strong skills and knowledge in the class action field has earned him recognition from both his clients and fellow members of the class action bar. Sidney has extensive experience defending multijurisdictional and Quebec class actions pertaining to product liability issues, consumer protection matters and allegations of cartel and conspiracy conduct. Sidney has appeared before all levels of the Quebec courts, Federal courts and various specialized tribunals. Sidney regularly advises clients on Quebec consumer protection legislation and other regulatory matters. Sidney also has an extensive background defending product liability claims. Sidney provides counsel in connection with fire and security products, recreational products, home appliances, construction & industrial machinery, farming equipment, motor vehicles, pharmaceutical products & building materials. Sidney also has extensive experience in general commercial litigation matters, including contract disputes and matters pertaining to insolvency and restructuring. Sidney frequently invited to speak on class actions, general commercial litigation and antitrust and matters.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Product Liability - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Sidney Elbaz is an experienced product liability litigator, sought after by a wide array of manufacturers, including from the construction, pharmaceuticals and consumer products industries.

Litigation: General Commercial - Québec

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

Sidney Elbaz has experience handling both domestic and international class actions, including in product liability and consumer protection matters.

Editorial individuel

Sidney Elbaz a de l’expérience dans le traitement d’actions collectives nationales et internationales, notamment en matière de responsabilité du fait des produits et de protection des consommateurs.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is practical, helpful and kind.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Canada Guide
  • Sidney takes time to explain to us how the legal system works in Québec. He fights aggressively for us in court and has gotten some good wins.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Canada Guide
  • Sidney is responsive, thinks about different angles and is open to discussing and reviewing things with clients. He is commercially aware.

    Litigation: Product LiabilityChambers Canada Guide
  • Sid is a pleasure to work with. He is very smart and very dedicated.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Sidney stands out for his compassion and intelligence.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Sidney Elbaz is reliable, knowledgeable and a strong negotiator.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at McMillan LLP (77)

Nationwide - Canada

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