Overview

Sodavex is proudly entering its 15th year of existence. Founded by Christine Duchaine, a lawyer with, then, 20 years experience in large firms, its mission was simple: create a flexible and convivial environment for both clients and colleagues whilst continuing to offer the same quality service found in large firms.

The boutique law firm is now comprised of a team of 10 attorneys, all dedicated to environmental, energy, municipal and expropriation law, making it one of the largest team in Québec in these fields. Sodavex has also broadened its services with the addition of a subsidiary focused on strategic and technical counselling. Clients include prominent companies in the fields of waste management, recycling and renewable energy as well as real-estate developers, to name only a few.

Driven not only by their collective passion for the firm’s specific areas of law but also by a slew of inspiring clients with ground-breaking projects, technologies and environmental achievements, Sodavex raises the bar with each new case.

While the firm’s core values are strategy, prevention and training, a strong team of litigators is ready to step up to the plate when the need arises. Court cases include administrative appeals, litigations before the Superior Court of Québec and the Court of Appeal as well as class action suits.

Eager to share their passion and knowledge as well as help further advances in a field of law which is still in its early stages, the team regularly speaks in conferences, gives training sessions to associations and to company managers and field teams, and publishes both reference works and an in-house newsletter updating clients, collaborators and anyone interested in environmental law about recent updates and changes.

The firm is also active in various associations whose mission is to promote sustainable environmental technologies.

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Practice Areas:
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
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Rankings

Regional

Montréal

Tier
2
Montréal
Environmental Law
Tier
2
Montréal
Expropriation Law

Rankings

Regional

Montréal

Tier
2
Montréal
Environmental Law
Tier
2
Montréal
Expropriation Law

Practice Areas

Sodavex has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Expropriation Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Real Estate Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Sodavex proudly has 1 lawyer recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 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

Sodavex 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, Sodavex 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 Sodavex continues to set the standard for quality legal representation.
Best Law Firms ranked by Best Lawyers 2025
Best Lawyers in environmental and expropriation law : 2020 - 2025
Chambers ranked in Canada : 2019 - 2025
L'expert 2024 Special Edition : Energy & Mining
L'Expert Ranked Lawyer : 2016 - 2025
Canadian Lawyer Top 5 Environmental Law Boutiques in Canada : 2010 & 2013

Offices & Contacts

Montréal, QC
3530 boulevard Saint-Laurent
Bureau 505
Montréal, QC H2X 2V1
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