Philippe A. Couture-Ménard

Partner

Montréal

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514.871.5410

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Biography

BAR ADMISSION

Quebec, 2011

Education

J.D., North American Common Law, Université de Montréal, 2010
LL.L., Civil Law, University of Ottawa, 2009
LL.B., Political Science, Université de Montréal, 2006

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Philippe A. Couture-Ménard is a partner in the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law Group, with extensive experience in commercial law, corporate litigation, civil disputes, and product liability. His litigation practice spans a range of complex issues, including tendering disputes, shareholder conflicts, supplier and distribution agreements, unfair competition, franchising, and fraud. Known for his strategic approach, he advises clients on preventing and resolving disputes and has successfully represented clients before all levels of court in Quebec.

Outside of his professional commitments, he serves on the management committee of the Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf Alumni Hockey League.

Philippe has a strong track record in high-stakes cases involving embezzlement, cross-border disputes, securities litigation, product and equipment quality assurance, financial services, and international arbitration. Philippe is active in the legal community as a member of the Young Bar Association of Montreal and the Canadian Bar Association.

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Coauthor, “L’art de rédiger la lettre de réserve”, Développements récents en droit des assurances, Service de formation continue, Barreau du Québec, Éditions Yvon Blais, 4th quarter (2016), p. 183-228
“Wal-Mart et la liberté d’association”, Ateliers étudiants, Centre de recherche en droit public, Université de Montréal, 2010
“Wal-Mart et la liberté d’association : un recul des libertés politiques au Québec?”, Lex-Electronica, Revue du Centre de recherche en droit public, vol. 15, no. 2 (Fall 2010)
“Le droit est aussi une question de visibilité : occupation des espaces publics et parcours des personnes itinérantes à Montréal et à Ottawa”, Canadian Journal of Law & Society, vol. 26, no. 3 (2010), p. 531-561

Notable matters

Envergent Technologies LLP v. Arbec : counsel for a biofuel producer in connection with a lawsuit related to the alleged faulty performance of a supply agreement.
Groupe SNC-Lavalin inc. v. Siegrist : counsel for Swiss bankers in connection with a lawsuit related to allegations of corruption of Lybian officials.
Corporation Magil Construction v. La Cité de la culture et du sport de Laval : counsel for the Société québécoises des infrastructures (SQI) in connection with a lawsuit related to a public bid process.
Knafo v. Knafo : counsel for multiple plaintiffs shareholders, directors and employees in a shareholders dispute.
Hapco Holdings Limited v. Roberts : counsel for a plaintiff shareholder in connection with a lawsuit related to the embezzlement of a business.
Zemka v. Hyde : counsel for plaintiffs shareholders, directors and sellers in connection with a lawsuit for payment of the balance of sale of their company.

Community roles

Legal clinic for start-ups, La Gare

Memberships & affiliations

Young Bar of Montreal
Canadian Bar Association

Philippe A. Couture-Ménard

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