Kristen Petitclerc is a partner at Renno Vathilakis Inc. distinguished by her incisive advocacy in complex, high-stakes commercial disputes. Guided by the principles of professionalism, excellence and integrity, Kristen approaches files with a high degree of strategic focus and ensures that her clients feel strongly represented, carefully guiding them through every stage of the process.
With nearly 15 years of experience, Kristen is entrusted with mandates involving significant financial exposure, corporate governance breakdowns, and business-critical remedies where flawless execution is essential. Her practice spans commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, real estate litigation, franchise disputes, and professional discipline matters. She has notably secured the dismissal of all charges brought against a chartered professional accountant and was integral in the obtention of a multi-million dollar judgment against the author of a major investment fraud. A skilled courtroom advocate, Kristen is sought after in matters requiring swift and decisive strategic intervention. She has obtained emergency relief in several cases, including the exclusion of a director from the activities of a corporation in a shareholder oppression dispute.
Called to the Quebec Bar in 2012, Kristen appears before Quebec courts and tribunals of all levels where she is recognized for her sound judgment, tenacity, and results-driven approach. She received the title Gouverneure de la relève of the Fondation du Barreau du Québec for her influence within the profession. She was also the Vice-President of the English-Speaking Section of the Bar of Montreal and a member of the Comité des avocates dans la profession of the Bar of Montreal where she devised a guide on the retention of women in the profession.