Bernard Amyot, Ad. E., is a founding partner of the firm and a leading figure in civil and commercial litigation, with more than 35 years of experience. He has appeared before all Québec courts, as well as the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada, representing major Canadian financial institutions and corporations in high‑stakes disputes.
He has acted as lead counsel in numerous class actions involving multi‑jurisdictional and cross‑border issues. His practice also includes professional liability defence for lawyers, securities brokers, insurance brokers, engineers, and accountants, as well as shareholder disputes. He is frequently retained as an arbitrator and mediator in complex commercial matters.
Mr. Amyot is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the International Society of Barristers. He is consistently recognized as a leading practitioner in corporate and commercial litigation by Chambers, Benchmark Litigation, The Best Lawyers in Canada, and Lexpert. A former National President of the Canadian Bar Association, he currently serves as a Regent of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Representing and advising many major securities firms and life insurance companies in all aspects of their business, including professional liability and class action claims as well as in compliance and disciplinary matters.
Representing a three‑parent family challenging the constitutionality of various legislative provisions in order to obtain recognition of their rights.
- Representing law firms in professional liability, ethics and regulatory matters, including claims arising from cybersecurity incidents.
- Class action
- Commercial disputes
- Dispute resolution
- Government and regulatory
- Professional liability
- LL.B., McGill University, 1983
- B.C.L., McGill University, 1982
- Canadian Bar Association
- The Advocates' Society
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- American Bar Association
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- International Society of Barristers
- American Counsel Association
- Lord Reading Law Society
- Bar of Quebec, 1984