Overview

Lavery is a major full-service law firm of approximately 200 lawyers and the leading independent law firm in Quebec. The firm provides a comprehensive range of legal services to regional, national and multi-national corporations; financial institutions; and government departments, agencies, and Crown corporations. It also has an extensive practice in advising other Canadian and foreign law firms on matters of Quebec law.

Lavery has developed strong ties with law firms and other professional firms across Canada, the United States and worldwide, thereby enabling us to assist our clients to develop opportunities outside Quebec. The firm is a member of the World Services Group, a global non-profit association with membership by invitation only, consisting of large local, national and international professional services providers in over 120 countries.
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Practice Areas:
24
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
64

Rankings

National

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National Ranking
Administrative and Public Law
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1
National Ranking
Family Law
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1
National Ranking
Insurance Law
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2
National Ranking
Class Action Litigation
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2
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Corporate Law
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2
National Ranking
Intellectual Property Law

Regional

Montréal

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1
Montréal
Administrative and Public Law
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1
Montréal
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Montréal
Class Action Litigation
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1
Montréal
Commercial Leasing Law
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1
Montréal
Construction Law
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1
Montréal
Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Rankings

National

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1
National Ranking
Administrative and Public Law
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1
National Ranking
Family Law
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1
National Ranking
Insurance Law
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2
National Ranking
Class Action Litigation
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2
National Ranking
Corporate Law
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2
National Ranking
Intellectual Property Law
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2
National Ranking
Labour and Employment Law
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2
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates
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3
National Ranking
Banking and Finance Law
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3
National Ranking
Construction Law
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3
National Ranking
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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3
National Ranking
Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
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3
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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3
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Mining Law
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3
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Securities Law
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3
National Ranking
Workers' Compensation Law

Regional

Montréal

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1
Montréal
Administrative and Public Law
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1
Montréal
Banking and Finance Law
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1
Montréal
Class Action Litigation
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1
Montréal
Commercial Leasing Law
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1
Montréal
Construction Law
Tier
1
Montréal
Corporate and Commercial Litigation
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1
Montréal
Corporate Law
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1
Montréal
Family Law
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1
Montréal
Information Technology Law
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1
Montréal
Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
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1
Montréal
Insurance Law
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1
Montréal
Intellectual Property Law
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1
Montréal
Labour and Employment Law
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1
Montréal
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
Montréal
Mining Law
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1
Montréal
Natural Resources Law
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1
Montréal
Product Liability Law
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1
Montréal
Securities Law
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1
Montréal
Trusts and Estates
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1
Montréal
Workers' Compensation Law
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2
Montréal
Advertising and Marketing Law
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2
Montréal
Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
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2
Montréal
Corporate Governance Practice
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2
Montréal
Director and Officer Liability Practice
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2
Montréal
Energy Law
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2
Montréal
Real Estate Law
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2
Montréal
Tax Law
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2
Montréal
Technology Law
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3
Montréal
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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3
Montréal
Defamation and Media Law
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3
Montréal
Employee Benefits Law
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3
Montréal
Equipment Finance Law
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3
Montréal
Family Law Mediation
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3
Montréal
Health Care Law
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3
Montréal
Privacy and Data Security Law
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3
Montréal
Private Funds Law
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3
Montréal
Professional Malpractice Law
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3
Montréal
Project Finance Law
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3
Montréal
Structured Finance Law
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3
Montréal
Venture Capital Law

Québec City

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Québec City
Labour and Employment Law
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2
Québec City
Administrative and Public Law
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2
Québec City
Alternative Dispute Resolution
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2
Québec City
Corporate Law
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2
Québec City
Environmental Law
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2
Québec City
Family Law
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2
Québec City
Health Care Law
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2
Québec City
Insurance Law
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2
Québec City
Professional Malpractice Law
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3
Québec City
Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice

Practice Areas

Lavery de Billy LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 42 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative and Public Law
  • Aviation Law
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Employee Benefits Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Equipment Finance Law
  • Family Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Product Liability Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securities Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law
  • Transportation Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Lavery de Billy LLP proudly has 64 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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Offices & Contacts

Montréal, QC
Québec, QC
Sherbrooke, QC
Suite 200, Cité du Parc
95 Jacques Cartier Boulevard South
Sherbrooke, QC J1J 2Z3
Canada
Trois-Rivieres, QC
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