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DS Group wishes you a joyful holiday season and a wonderful end of the year! ✨
Trademark Phishing Scam Targeting Businesses
Successfully Navigating Digital Transformation: Nicola Di Iorio’s Insights in Les Affaires
DS Lawyers at the 2024 HR Conference: Legal Innovation in AI and HR
DS Avocats au Congrès RH 2024 : expertise de pointe sur l’IA dans les RH. Formation exclusive et conseils innovants les 8 et 9 octobre au Palais des Congrès de Montréal.
At the forefront of excellence: DS Lawyers recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2025
DS Lawyers Canada was highlighted once again in the Chambers Canada Guide 2025 for its expertise in corporate and commercial law in Quebec and Alberta, as well as in labour and employment law in Quebec. Discover how our team of lawyers drives the success of our clients.
New Podcast on Construction Challenges with Michèle Frenière and Christian Rabbat
Discover the latest episode of our podcast hosted by Michèle Frenière, a lawyer specializing in construction litigation, featuring Christian Rabbat from Schokbeton-Saramac. Learn best practices for managing construction contracts and preventing disputes.
This fall, DS Lawyers launches two new distinct video podcast series for its business clients
New this fall! DS Lawyers offers two separate series of video podcasts to support you in the fields of construction and trademark protection. Don’t miss this exclusive content hosted by our lawyers in the company of their distinguished guests.
Exceptional Recognition: Ten DS Lawyers Canada Attorneys Distinguished in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada
We are proud to announce that eleven of our lawyers have been distinguished in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2025 guides. This recognition illustrates remarkable growth.
From student to lawyer: DS Lawyers welcomes Blake Mezzarobba
DS Lawyers is delighted to welcome Blake Mezzarobba, a newly sworn-in lawyer, to its Calgary Corporate/Commercial Law Group.
Interview: Alexandre Normandin-Lussier featured in a Les Affaires article on international mergers and acquisitions
Learn about best practices in mergers and acquisitions between Canada and France in an interview with Alexandre Normandin-Lussier, a partner at DS Lawyers, featured in Les Affaires.
From Intern to Tax Lawyer
We are delighted to announce the swearing-in of Magalie Roux, who has completed an internship with the tax team at the Quebec City office.
Comply with the new Canadian requirements against forced labor and child labor in your supply chains
Bill S-211: How to comply with the new Canadian requirements against forced labor and child labor in your supply chains ?
Our second annual DS Calgary client appreciation event was a resounding success!
Interview: Michèle Frenière Shares Her Expertise on Construction Project Management
Discover the expertise of Michèle Frenière, a construction law attorney at DS Lawyers, sharing her insights on project management in the legal field of construction. Invited by Droit-inc, she provides valuable perspectives on the legal challenges of this ever-evolving sector.
Law 360 Publishes Nathaly Vermette’s Article on International Trademark Registrations and Symbol Usage
We are pleased to announce that Nathalie J. Vermette’s article titled “Navigating international trademark registrations and symbol usage” has just been published in the legal magazine Law 360.
DS Lawyers Announcing Partnership with Clays for Kids Foundation
DS Lawyers is proud to announce that Lindsay Amantea, a partner in our Calgary office, has recently joined the board of Clays for Kids Foundation. Lindsay will be playing an important role in inaugurating the first edition of the Clays for Kids event in Alberta, scheduled in September 2024.
One partner obtains accreditation in civil and commercial arbitration
Sophie-Anne Décarie, a partner in our Ottawa and Gatineau offices, has successfully completed her training in civil and commercial arbitration at the University of Sherbrooke, offered in partnership with the Institut de médiation et d’arbitrage du Québec (UdeS/IMAQ).
Hempalta Corp. closes Qualifying Transaction
On March 19, 2024 Hempalta Corp. (TSXV: HEMP) (formerly Trail Blazing Ventures Ltd.) (the “Company“) issued a press release announcing that it had completed its previously announced “Qualifying Transaction” in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Transaction“). The Transaction was completed by way of a three corner amalgamation among Trail Blazing Ventures Ltd. (“TBV”), a wholly owned subsidiary of TBV and Hempalta Inc.
Media Interview – Journey of a Young Lawyer
In its most recent feature on professionals in the city of Quebec, the Le Carrefour de Québec Magazine spoke with Émilio De Angelis about his journey as a young lawyer
Vincent Routhier is named in the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory 2024
Vincent Routhier, counsel, has been named leading practitioner in International Trade Regulation’s practice area, in the 2024 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
Interview at the top – vision of a successful entrepreneur
Respected law firm in the Gatineau region, Décarie Avocats officially becomes DS Lawyers.
Bill 51: Modernizing practices in Québec’s construction industry
In February 2024, the Québec government tabled Bill 51, with the aim of modernizing practices in the construction industry.
Real Talk podcast interview with Audrée Roy
Voici le parcours professionnel atypique d’Audrée Roy, notaire, en cabinet d’avocats.
DS Décarie Lawyers Officially Becomes DS Lawyers
DS Décarie Avocats, cabinet d’affaires bien connu de la région de Gatineau, termine sa transition entamée il y a un an, lors de son intégration à DS Avocats, et professera dorénavant sous le nom de la bannière mondiale.
DS Décarie Lawyers, a firm with a strong reputation in the Gatineau area, is completing the transition it began a year ago when it became part of DS Lawyers and will now be operating under the global banner.
Nathaly J. Vermette’s talent is recognized in the 2024 edition of WTR 1000
Nathaly J. Vermette has been recognized as a leading trademark professional in the 2024 edition of WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.
Interview at Radio-Canada – Nathaly J. Vermette explains the legal principles of intellectual property
Nathaly J. Vermette, lawyer and trademark agent, was invited by the Radio-Canada team to explain the legal principles of intellectual property, particularly as it applies to works created by students and sold without their consent by their teacher.
DS Lawyers Canada welcomes two new partners
DS Lawyers congratulates two lawyers from its Calgary office who have agreed to become partners, Lindsay Amantea and Adil Hirji.
This lawyer now holds two Canadian bars
We are pleased to announce that litigation lawyer Neelum Raja became a member of the Law Society of Alberta on January 9th, 2024, joining her Ontario Bar in 2022.
DS Lawyers supports NeoTerrex Minerals Inc. in completing its Qualifying Transaction
DS Lawyers supports NeoTerrex Minerals Inc. in completing its Qualifying Transaction.
Four professionals choose DS Lawyers
DS Lawyers is pleased to announce that new talent will be joining its teams in Montréal and Québec City: Christina Muccari, Ameikha Ramsagur, Magalie Roux and Mohammadhossein (Mo) Bahramdaryabeigi.
Two newly sworn-in talents join our Calgary and Montréal offices as lawyers
Deux talents nouvellement assermentés se joignent comme avocats à nos bureaux de Calgary et de Montréal: Farhan Ahmed et John Alevras.
La Presse Business interview – Intellectual property in the age of artificial intelligence
Nathaly J. Vermette, avocate et agente de marque de commerce, s’est entretenue avec le journaliste William Thériault, de La Presse, section Affaires, au sujet des défis rencontrés et des bonnes astuces à connaître lorsque vient le temps de protéger sa propriété intellectuelle à l’ère de l’intelligence artificielle.
DS Lawyers wins definitive victory in Turkish heavy plate case
DS Lawyers Canada won a victory before the Federal Court of Appeal in a dispute between its client Erdemir and Algoma Steel Inc. The point at issue was a decision rendered by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in the context of an anti-dumping investigation.
Interview: Alexandre Normandin-Lussier gets involved in the Transatlantique project with the French CCI in Canada
C’est pour faire suite à son implication en tant que formateur, mentor et membre du jury au programme Le Transatlantique pour accompagner les entreprises canadiennes souhaitant s’implanter et exporter en France, ainsi que les entreprises françaises souhaitant s’implanter au Canada, qu’Alexandre Normandin-Lussier a donné une entrevue au webzine Droit-inc.
From student to lawyer: DS Lawyers welcomes a new practitioner
Nous sommes heureux d’accueillir Kevin Zhou, avocat récemment assermenté, au sein de notre équipe de règlement de différends à Ottawa.
DS Lawyers recognized for excellence in the 2024 edition of the Chambers Canada Guide
Le cabinet DS Avocats Canada est fier d’annoncer que, pour la première fois, il s’est classé dans deux catégories du réputé répertoire Chambers Canada 2024.
Angie Tinor joins DS Lawyers as National Vice President Operating Officer
DS Avocats Canada se réjouit d’annoncer la nomination d’Angie Tinor en tant que vice-présidente nationale des opérations.
Alexandre Normandin-Lussier takes part in the Le Transatlantique accelerator program
Frédéric Vachon Joins DS Lawyers as a Lawyer in the Business and Corporate Law Group
DS Avocats Canada se réjouit d’annoncer que Frédéric Vachon se joint au groupe droit des affaires du bureau de Montréal.
Two DS Lawyers Associates in Montréal Admitted to the New York State Bar
Me Divya Patel, avocate en droit des affaires, est devenue membre du Barreau de l’État de New York le 28 juin 2023, et Me Laurent Crépeau, avocat en litige, le 14 septembre 2023.
DS Lawyers ranks in all three lists in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada
The 2024 edition of the prestigious Best Lawyers in Canada directory highlights the outstanding work of four DS Avocats lawyers in all three lists, including one in the Lawyer of the Year category and another in the Ones to Watch category.
Two lawyers completed Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation
Ryan Flewelling, associé et Elena Mamay, avocate, ont franchi des étapes importantes dans leur développement professionnel. Ils ont terminé avec succès le prestigieux Harvard Intensive Mediation, un programme de certificat de médiation réputé offert par la célèbre Harvard Law School.
Two articling students join us
Having successfully completed their articling at DS Lawyers in 2022-2023 and following their swearing-in, we are delighted to welcome two new lawyers to our firm.
Resounding Victory for Abuse of Process by DS Décarie Lawyers
Me Sophie-Anne Décarie, associée et directrice du bureau de DS Décarie Avocats à Gatineau, a représenté avec succès un groupe de défendeurs poursuivis par des demanderesses qui prétendaient avoir acquis par prescription une partie du lot des défendeurs. La rareté de ce jugement en droit est d’autant plus une grande source de fierté que le tribunal a souligné la qualité du travail de l’équipe de DS Décarie Avocats dans le jugement lui-même.
Class action victory for DS Décarie Lawyers
Sophie-Anne Décarie a représenté avec succès Benoît Atchom Makoma, qui avait été détenu de manière abusive par la ville de Montréal en 2018, dans une action collective devant la Cour supérieure du Québec.
Court orders Manitoba lawyers to disclose use of artificial intelligence
With the still new, but rapid, development of artificial intelligence, the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench—one of the first courts in North America—issued a directive to ensure that all lawyers henceforth disclose any use of artificial intelligence in the preparation of documents.
Interview in Droit-inc.: DS Lawyers launches a program to bring young lawyers closer together globally
Rapprocher les jeunes avocats à l’international et faire preuve d’écoute et de transparence à tous les échelons, voilà l’objectif derrière DS Académie, l’initiative lancée le mois dernier à Paris. Droit-inc. a interviewé Me Angèle di Giovanni, avocate à Montréal et Me Angela Lopez Molina, associée à Madrid et secrétaire général du groupe pour en savoir davantage.
Our team assisted Evolugen in an agreement with the City of Gatineau
Notre équipe de DS Décarie Avocats à Gatineau a accompagné Évolugen par Énergie Brookfield dans la signature d’une entente de longue durée pour offrir davantage d’infrastructures récréatives dans l’est de Gatineau dont des pistes cyclables et des sentiers aménagés.
Four new lawyers choose DS Lawyers Canada
L’arrivée de ces avocates renforce non seulement les assises de la croissance future de notre cabinet, mais démontre également que DS Avocats est une destination de choix pour les juristes talentueux qui souhaitent évoluer dans leur carrière.
DS Lawyers Calgary “Breaks the Ice” with its VIP Clients Party
We were delighted to bring back our annual client party in Calgary.
Interview: The new Quebec-France working group attracts the attention of Droit-inc.
Our Quebec-France Working Group, launched earlier this year, aims to help French companies that are looking to set up in Quebec, and assist Quebec companies with their growth objectives in France. This initiative has attracted the attention of the online publication Droit-inc.
Alexandre Normandin-Lussier admitted to the Barreau de Paris
We are proud to announce that Alexandre Normandin-Lussier, lawyer and partner, was admitted to the Barreau de Paris in April 2023.
Jean-Yves Simard is recognized as a leader for his litigation expertise by Benchmark Litigation Canada
DS Lawyers Canada is pleased to announce that Jean-Yves Simard, a partner on the litigation team, has been ranked in the prestigious Benchmark Litigation Canada, 2023 edition.
Another lawyer chooses DS Lawyers
L’équipe de DS Avocats Canada est heureuse d’accueillir Christian Dupuis, comme avocat dans le groupe de Droit des affaires à son bureau d’Ottawa-Gatineau. Me Dupuis pratique principalement dans le domaine du droit commercial, du droit transactionnel ainsi qu’en matière de réorganisations corporatives. Il exerce également dans le domaine du litige civil et commercial.
DS Lawyers Welcomes Leading Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer
DS Avocats est heureux d’accueillir un chef de file en matière de droit des affaires, Me Louis Clément. L’arrivée de cet avocat d’expérience, qui se joint comme associé au bureau de Montréal, s’inscrit dans la stratégie d’expansion du cabinet.
Congratulations to Robert J. Iverach, celebrating 50 years of contributions to the legal profession
Bob Iverach du bureau de Calgary fête ses 50 ans de service actif au sein de la profession juridique en Alberta et en tant que membre de la Law Society of Alberta. Il s’agit d’une réalisation remarquable qui témoigne de son professionnalisme et de son engagement inébranlable envers ses clients et la communauté juridique.
Stéphanie-Ann Morgan chooses DS Lawyers
DS Lawyers Canada is pleased to announce that Stéphanie-Ann Morgan is joining the Business Law group based out of our Montreal office. With a primary focus on transactional law, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and corporate financing, Stéphanie-Ann brings considerable expertise to the table.
Droit-Inc. interview: Décarie Lawyers becomes DS Lawyers
Richard Laramée, our managing partner, discusses with Sophie-Anne Décarie, partner and founder of Décarie Lawyers, the recent merger of the two firms with the magazine Droit-Inc. This merger gives DS Lawyers a seventh Canadian office and allows us to offer more services in National Capital Region of Canada.
Décarie Lawyers becomes DS Lawyers
Les cabinets Décarie Avocats et DS Avocats Canada viennent de conclure d’une entente de regroupement. Nos nouveaux collègues participeront activement à desservir la clientèle d’affaires de la Capitale-Nationale et porteront main forte à notre équipe d’Ottawa déjà en place.
DS Lawyers Canada promotes two lawyers to partner
DS Lawyers Canada is proud to announce the appointment of Gabriel Nadeau-Roberge (Business Law – Montreal) and Alex Parken (Business Law – Calgary) as partners, effective since January 1, 2023.
A new talent chooses DS Lawyers business law team
DS Lawyers is pleased to welcome to the firm Alexandre Normandin-Lussier. The arrival of this distinguished lawyer, who will be joining the Montreal office as a partner, is consistent with our expansion strategy in business law.
DS Lawyers in Calgary advises Bocana Resources Corp. on its successful reverse takeover of United Hunter
DS Lawyers in Calgary advises Bocana Resources Corp. on its successful reverse takeover of United Hunter
DS Lawyers Chairman of the Canadian Board Awarded Platinum Jubilee Medal
Richard Laramée, the managing partner of DS Lawyers in Montreal and chair of the Canadian board, has been awarded the Platinum Jubilee Medallion
An additional lawyer joins the ranks of our Corporate Law team in Montréal
DS Lawyers is pleased to announce that Xiao Wen Zhang has successfully completed her articling term at our Montréal office in 2022 and has been called to the Quebec Bar. She has accepted to join the corporate law team.
The office holiday party returns! Do you know your responsibilities?
For many companies, the holiday party is back in full force this year. But with every great party comes great responsibility. Nicola Di Iorio, lawyer and partner in the employment and labour law group, speaks to CTV News and CityNews and offers tips and smart business practices so that the office holiday party goes off without a hitch.
Our Labour and Employment Law team is Growing Again
We are pleased to welcome Sissi Querido, an associate, in our Montreal office as a member of our Labour and Employment Law team. She will assist and support the team in its mission of excellence.
Angèle di Giovanni, Lindsay Amantea, and Andrée-Anne Auclair share their perspectives on working at DS Lawyers
Angèle di Giovanni, Lindsay Amantea, and Andrée-Anne Auclair share their perspectives on working at DS Lawyers
Jean-Yves Simard Quoted in Canadian Lawyer Article on Reverse Vesting Orders
Reverse vesting orders are rising in prominence but are they here to stay? Jean-Yves Simard speaks with Canadian Lawyer about the short history of RVOs in Canadian insolvency law.
DS Lawyers Recognized in the 2023 Chambers Canada Legal Guide
DS Lawyers congratulates Dale Burstall on winning the title in Corporate/M&A Alberta.
An additional lawyer joins the ranks of DS Lawyers in Quebec
Laurent joins the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution team in Montreal. His practice focuses primarily on civil, commercial and corporate litigation as well as bankruptcy and insolvency.
DS Avocats assists Moneycorp with its launch in France
A DS Avocats team assisted Moneycorp, a global provider of payment and foreign exchange services, in opening a branch in Paris.
Foreign arbitral award subject to 10-year prescription for judgments
Quebec Court of Appeal rules that ten-year prescription applies to foreign arbitral awards in Quebec: what implications does this have for international arbitration in Canada?
DS Lawyers Recognized in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada
The 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada recognized Étienne Dubreuil, Dale Burstanll, and Jean-Yves Simard of DS Lawyers Canada for their expertise in 3 practice areas. In addition, Georges Samoisette Fournier has been recognized for his work in Labour and Employment Law and listed in to the prestigious directory of the Ones to Watch in Canada.
DS Lawyers welcomes four labour and employment partners
DS Lawyers welcomes four experienced labour and employment partners in line with its strategic growth plan. This announcement is a concrete expression of DS Lawyers’ strategic direction to continue to grow by taking advantage of a more complex, more sophisticated and faster-paced business environment.
