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Co-Chair, Quebec, Competition, Dispute Resolution: Éric Vallières
Key practice areas
Dispute resolution
Firm overview

As a leading business law firm, McMillan LLP serves public, private and not-for-profit clients across key industries in Canada, the United States and internationally. With recognized expertise and acknowledged leadership in major business sectors, we provide solutions-oriented legal advice through our offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal.

To help organizations stay ahead, we provide exceptional industry insights in transportation, technology and technology transactions, infrastructure and construction, and natural resources and energy. Whether it’s a cross-border transaction, a complicated private equity deal, complex real estate financing, or a bet-the-company lawsuit or regulatory dispute, by fostering a supportive workplace culture, McMillan’s 300+ lawyers serve clients with excellence and responsiveness, delivering the real-time solutions they need.

Our firm values - respect, teamwork, commitment, client service and professional excellence - are at the heart of McMillan’s commitment to serve our clients, our local communities and the legal profession. Among other industry and professional accolades, we are proud to be named Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2024, one of only two law firms recognized in this prestigious competition.

About our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group

With an impressive track record in domestic and cross-border litigation, McMillan’s lawyers are recognized for their creativity and effectiveness in bringing disputes to satisfactory conclusions, both inside and outside the courts. And with specialists in key areas such as competition, intellectual property, real estate, securities and others, our litigators always strive to deliver a complete solution—no matter the nature of your corporate or commercial disputes.

As experienced litigators, we always assess risk and opportunities before advising clients on the likelihood of success and helping them weigh their options. We also understand that litigation is not always the preferred option, and help clients pursue a full range of resolution avenues including early negotiated settlements and alternative dispute resolution methods. If we proceed to court, however, we are recognized for our ability to tenaciously advance our clients’ commercial interests.

Offices

Vancouver
Joan Young
Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
T: +1 604 893 7639
E: joan.young@mcmillan.ca

Calgary
Andrew Stead
Partner, Litigation & Dispute Resolution
T: +1 403 531 8748
E: andrew.stead@mcmillan.ca

Toronto
Robert Wisner
Partner, International Arbitration & Cross-Border Litigation
T: +1 416 865 7127
E: robert.wisner@mcmillan.ca

Ottawa
Patrick Thompson
Partner, Corporate Commercial Litigation
T: +1 613 691 6102
E: patrick.thompson@mcmillan.ca

Montréal
Éric Vallières
Partner, Québec Affairs
T: +1 514 987 5068
E: eric.vallieres@mcmillan.ca

Areas of Expertise
  • Arbitration
  • Class Actions
  • Competition / Antitrust
  • Corporate Commercial
  • IP Ligation
  • Product Liability
  • Restructuring litigation
  • Securities Litigation
  • White Collar Crime & Investigations
Leadership
  • Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner: Bruce Chapple
  • Chief Operating Officer: Kelly Elliott
  • Chair of the Board of Partners: Adam Maerov
  • Chair of the Audit Committee: Brett Stewart
  • National Client Relationship Ambassador: Radha Curpen
Tel:+1 416 865 7000 Email:Contact Us Web Address:http://mcmillan.ca
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