Maria Barakat

Lawyer
Key practice areas
Labour and Employment Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Québec Bar 2025

Maria Barakat’s practice focuses mainly on employment law, as well as civil and commercial litigation.

Before joining the firm, Maria worked for a major Canadian financial institution on litigation and regulatory investigations files. She previously worked in Lebanon, where she played a key role in governance, compliance, and relations with financial supervisory authorities.

Maria provides high-quality legal services, drawing on her experience and her ability to explain complex legal issues in straightforward terms. She is also fluent in English, French, Arabic and Italian. Her legal career in Lebanon, France and Québec demonstrates her commitment to excellence and professional development.

Certificate in Law, Université de Montréal, 2023

Diploma of Advanced Studies (D.A.S.), Domestic and International Business Law, Lebanese University, French section, 2006

Bachelor’s degree, Public Administration and Political Science, Université Saint-Joseph (Lebanon), 2001

Law degree, Université Saint-Joseph (Lebanon), 2000