Overview

Like most of the Delegatus lawyers, Pascale Pageau started her practice in a large firm where she worked alongside amazing mentors and where she was able to experience life as a professional with means. Eating at chefs’ tables, taking trips... up to this point, the work hard, play harder lifestyle was perfect for her!

A new reality

It was only after the birth of her first child, and the anticipation of her second in 2005, that things started to change. Her commitment to being a great mom no longer fit with her high ambitions at work. She was torn. She felt guilty when away from work and guilty when away from home. At that point in time, she was no longer happy as a mother and as a lawyer. She had always dreamed of becoming a partner in a large firm… but at what price?

It starts with a dream

Pascale started dreaming of a different, more agile business model. A model that could satisfy the most demanding business clients while also respecting the ambitions of freedom-hungry lawyers like her. Determined to find a solution, she consulted lawyers in other firms, lawyers in companies, as well as several entrepreneurs and other business clients. She asked them two simple questions: If they could completely reimagine law services and law firms… what would they do differently? What would make them happy? As a lawyer? As a client? And she listened.

Delegatus was born by listening to others

Together, they reinvented the structure of the traditional law firm. They developed a unique business model for lawyers who want to become masters of their practice. A win-win model that gives us all the right to be truly happy. A model for both succeeding in life and living life.

Encouraging recognition, then innovation and evolution

Pascale wins the Young Professionals of Quebec Award as part of the provincial contest Arista - Bank of Montreal sponsored by the Young Chamber of Commerce of Montreal. A stimulating recognition that propels Delegatus towards a promising future!

After all the years of innovation and success, our collective spirit is more than ever intertwined with our passion. It drives us to surpass ourselves by exploring other ways of doing things and achieving success, ways that will always serve the common interest. Because everyone benefits from being happier while in business.The aspirations of our clients and of our lawyers have shaped Delegatus in 2005, Delegatus today, and will continue to shape Delegatus in the future.

Our vision

Ask questions. Reinvent. Promote evolution and transformation. For you, for us, for the collectivity.

And above all, we give ourselves the right to be happy! We have always been inspired by doing things differently and will keep it this way.

Delegatus. Business law. Only better.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
15

Rankings

National

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1
National Ranking
Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Regional

Montréal

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1
Montréal
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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1
Montréal
Information Technology Law
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2
Montréal
Commercial Leasing Law
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2
Montréal
Criminal Defence
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2
Montréal
Director and Officer Liability Practice
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2
Montréal
Health Care Law

Rankings

National

Tier
1
National Ranking
Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Regional

Montréal

Tier
1
Montréal
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Tier
1
Montréal
Information Technology Law
Tier
2
Montréal
Commercial Leasing Law
Tier
2
Montréal
Criminal Defence
Tier
2
Montréal
Director and Officer Liability Practice
Tier
2
Montréal
Health Care Law
Tier
2
Montréal
Medical Negligence
Tier
2
Montréal
Personal Injury Litigation
Tier
2
Montréal
Technology Law
Tier
3
Montréal
Class Action Litigation
Tier
3
Montréal
Construction Law
Tier
3
Montréal
Corporate Law
Tier
3
Montréal
Entertainment Law
Tier
3
Montréal
Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Practice Areas

Delegatus Legal Services Inc has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 14 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Aviation Law
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Biotechnology Law
  • Commercial Leasing Law
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Governance Practice
  • Corporate Law
  • Director and Officer Liability Practice
  • Entertainment Law
  • FinTech Practice
  • Health Care Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Mining Law
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Project Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities Law
  • Structured Finance Law
  • Technology Law
  • Transportation Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Delegatus Legal Services Inc proudly has 15 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Awards

Delegatus Legal Services Inc is honored to be recognized for excellence by Best Law Firms and other leading legal industry organizations. Our rankings and awards reflect the dedication, skill, and results our attorneys deliver across a wide range of practice areas. In addition to our Best Law Firms awards, Delegatus Legal Services Inc has earned accolades from respected national and regional publications for outstanding legal service and professional achievement. Explore our awards below to learn more about how Delegatus Legal Services Inc continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Incontournable de l'entrepreneuriat, by Premières en Affaires magazine (2013)
Top 10 regional law firms in Quebec, according to the Canadian Law Magazine (2012, 2018)
One of the fastest growing companies in Canada by Canadian Business and PROFIT magazines

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