Hubert Sibre is a business law partner in the Montréal office of Miller Thomson.
Hubert Sibre is a business law partner in the Montréal office of Miller Thomson. His practice focuses mainly on commercial litigation, securities and restructuring. He has led multiple transactions and major projects with regard to real estate and infrastructure. His roster of clients includes all types of businesses which have to deal with high-risk situations. Entrepreneurs and executives constantly rely on him for his business acumen and to deal with important business and strategic issues.
In 2015, the Legal 500 ranking classed Mr. Sibre amongst the best litigation lawyers in Canada. He has also appeared in Best Lawyers both in insolvency and in commercial litigation. Moreover, Mr. Sibre has been named as a Leading Lawyer Under 40 by Lexpert Rising Stars and Global Restructuring and Insolvency Review. Thereafter, Lexpert would name Hubert Sibre as a Canadian litigator to watch.
He started his career as legal counsel with the National Bank of Canada and GMAC. He has authored and co-authored books and articles pertaining to restructuring, insolvency, credit and civil procedure, including a publication on civil procedure and the enforce-ment of security interests in Quebec. He has also been frequently called to plead before courts and instances of all levels, including more than once before the Supreme Court of Canada. Furthermore, he has been a jury member for the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy with regard to trustee licensing.
Mr. Sibre’s expertise is frequently sought by legal and academic institutions. He has taught secured rights and priorities at the École du Barreau du Québec (Law School) where he was responsible for the insolvency curriculum. Mr. Sibre regularly lectures in Canada and the United States regarding insolvency and credit issues for many organizations.
Updated April 2024
