Covering the entire scope of dispute resolution in Quebec, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP is a reference in the market for commercial, corporate, securities and insolvency litigation. Practice head Louis-Martin O’Neill is rated for his crisis management work, particularly for international clients and publicly traded corporations. William Brock has extensive experience in many commercial arbitrations, whilst Marc-André Boutin deals with a variety of disputes in the contracts, real estate and construction. With over 40 years of litigation experience, Guy du Pont specializes in class actions and mass tax appeals. Other key contacts include Nick Rodrigo (securities and competition law), Julie Girard (shareholder rights and oppression remedies) and Jean-Philippe Groleau (health law and consumer protection). Guillaume Charlebois  and Agnès Pignoly were promoted to partner, and Joseph-Anael Lemieux was promoted to counsel.

With an impressive disputes team in Montreal, McCarthy Tétrault has a longstanding reputation for its work in class actions, product liability and regulatory matters both within Quebec and nationally. Practice head Hugo Babos-Marchand focuses on banking, commercial and securities litigation, whilst François Giroux has in-depth knowledge of privacy disputes, class actions and product liability litigation. The group benefits from Mason Poplaw, who has a wealth trial and appellate experience, and Sarah Woods has notable proficiency in arbitrations. Isabelle Vendette is a name to note for financial institutions and telecommunications companies. Maxime-Arnaud Keable joined the firm's Quebec City office from Fasken.

With an particularly strong Quebec offering, Norton Rose Fulbright acts in complex commercial matters and major class actions. The group has extensive experience both domestically and internationally, particularly representing clients from the technology, energy and infrastructure sectors. Securities class actions are another expertise of the team, with experience in many Quebec cases. Leadership of the team is shared between François-David Paré (class actions, product liability and pharmaceutical disputes), Maya Angenot (product liability and consumer protection) and Maxime Cantin (construction disputes). Sophie Melchers stands out for her work in securities litigation, and Jean Bertrand is an authority on class actions and arbitrations.

Stikeman Elliott LLP’s Quebec team is particularly impressive in securities litigation, and regularly represents clients from the aviation, insurance and construction industries. Éric Mongeau is sought out by clients in the energy, transport and telecoms sector, whilst Yves Martineau specializes in class action defence. Another standout feature of the team is Marc-André Coulombe, who is a key advisor in shareholder disputes, hostile takeovers and oppression remedies, and Stéphanie Lapierre specializes in securities litigation. Éric Azran (class actions and product liability) and Frédéric Paré (cross-border commercial and transactional) also come recommended. Previous practice head Patrick Girard has since left the firm to become a Judge in the Superior Court of Quebec.

Demonstrating strength in Quebec, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP specializes in corporate litigation, product liability litigation and class actions defence. Claude Marseille leads the group, with an emphasis on class actions, product liability and shareholder remedies. Caroline Biron, Ad. E. is another notable member of the group, with experience in commercial litigation and class action defence, whilst Simon Seida remains a first port of call for professional malpractice and post-closing disputes. Matthew Liben has an interest in insurance, construction and real estate litigation, and Ariane Bisaillon handles product liability and consumer contracts. At an associate level, Anthony Cayer is a key contact. Robert Torralba has since retired Gabriel Lavery Lepage joined from Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP in May 2025.

Operating as part of the national team, the Borden Ladner Gervais LLP disputes group in Quebec has particular strength in class actions, commercial arbitration, defamation and cybersecurity matters. Practice head Patrick Plante is best known for tort and contractual liability matters, and François Grondin specializes in appellate advocacy and class actions. Alexander De Zordo handles injunctions and arbitrations, and Karine Chênevert is recognized for her work in shareholder disputes, securities and privacy litigation. Previous practice head Mathieu Piché-Messier was appointed as a judge, and Daniel Grodinsky departed in July 2024.

Fasken’s dispute resolution team in Quebec is sought out for its experience in class action, administrative and public law, and international arbitration. Leadership of the group is shared between Annie Bernard who typically acts in construction litigation and class actions, and Sébastien Richemont who leads on shareholders disputes, contract litigation and securities matters. Éric Simard has experience in superior courts, and Vincent Cérat Lagana is recommended for his expertise in transactional and corporate governance litigation. Julie Banville joined as a partner in December 2024.

Torys is preeminent in commercial litigation, both nationally and within Quebec. The group possesses expertise in class actions, contract disputes and insurance claim litigation. Managing partner Sylvie Rodrigue leads the team from the Montreal office, with a very strong class action and product liability practice. Christopher Richter balances a busy workload of corporate, commercial and securities disputes, and Julie Himo is highly recommended for matters involving commercial fraud, bankruptcy and insolvency. At an associate level, Matthew Angelus is another name to note.

Woods LLP is a litigation boutique centred in Montreal, with expertise in litigation, arbitration and insolvency. The group has a successful track record in shareholder’s disputes, securities litigation and corporate liability. Spearheading the practice, Richard Vachon has extensive experience in class actions, construction disputes and arbitrations. Marie-Louise Delisle exhibits skill in injunctions and construction litigation, whilst Cara Cameron is a key name to note for cross-border and multi-jurisdictional cases. Louis Seveno is another active member of the team. Érika Normand-Couture was promoted to partner in January 2025, and André Prévost joined the team as senior counsel.

With offices in Montreal and Quebec City, BCF Business Law has notable expertise in class actions, securities litigation and judicial reviews. The practice is led by three partners: Annie-Claude Trudeau (class actions, crisis management), Frédéric Côté  (construction disputes), and Stéphan Charles-Grenon (unfair competition, shareholder litigation). Eric Ouimet covers product liability, injunctions and arbitrations, whilst Simon Pelletier regularly represents developers and landowners against cities and municipalities. Gabrielle Lachance Touchette joined the team from McMillan LLP in February 2025.

Benefitting from the firm’s national and international reach, the Quebec litigation group at Dentons stands out for its in-depth knowledge of construction litigation and class actions. Leading the group from Montreal, Margaret Weltrowska is particularly skilled in commercial arbitrations and civil litigation. Claude Morency has experience in large-scale litigation, and Vikki-Ann Flansberry specializes in product liability and rail transportation litigation. Erica Shadeed is a name to note for clients in the construction sector. Ioana Jurca and Alexandre Philippe-Avard joined the team in 2024.

Led by Charles Daviault in Montreal, Gowling WLG is a reference in the market for shareholder disputes, product liability and derivatives litigation. The group represents multinational corporations and large public and private companies, in addition to individual clients. Standout members of the team include Guy Poitras, who has experience in individual and class actions, and Mathieu Lévesque focuses on cross-border restructuring and implementation. Alexandre Sami is also a key advisor on infrastructure matters.