Élie Tremblay

Partner
Key practice areas
Environmental Law, Public and Administrative Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Québec Bar 2015

Élie Tremblay specializes in civil and commercial litigation and has strong expertise in administrative and environmental law. She advises and represents a diverse clientele in the private and public sectors. In particular, she defends the interests of major corporations in whistleblower proceedings, skilfully addressing the peripheral aspects of a case, such as reputational and media issues. She has participated in many internal and regulatory investigations and has extensive experience in this field. She advises several clients on all decisions affecting their environmental responsibilities.

Élie is recognized for her professional rigour and ability to adopt a strategic vision. Her clients particularly value her empathetic approach. She champions conflict resolution through alternative dispute prevention and resolution processes (DPR), drawing on the social intervention skills she developed while earning a Bachelor of Social Work. This expertise is a major asset when managing sensitive and complex cases. She is particularly adept with cases involving multiple stakeholders and frequently appears before various judicial bodies.

 

  • Represented the Inquiry Committee of the Canadian Judicial Council in its investigation into the conduct of a Superior Court judge.
  • Led a major investigation into the illegal disposal of contaminated soil.
  • Represented a plant in connection with claims by the Ministry of the Environment, the Fight against Climate Change, Wildlife and Parks (MELCCFP), and in an injunction application and class action lawsuit by neighbouring citizens.
  • Advised witnesses during an investigation by the Canadian Competition Bureau.
  • Represented a multinational corporation in an unfair competition and defamation action against a competitor, including contesting an in camera order and a sealing order.
  • Université Laval Faculty of Law, Chair of the Amnesty International Committee

LL.B., Université Laval, 2015

Bachelor of Social Work, Université Laval, 2011