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Langlois consistently well recognized by its peers Langlois Lawyers is pleased to announce that 21 of its lawyers have been named leading practitioners in the 2019 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory and remains an excellent reference in business and litigation law in Quebec.

Langlois Recognized as a Leading Firm in Litigation, by Benchmark Litigation Canada 2019 Langlois Lawyers is pleased to announce that it has been named one of the most recommended (Highly Recommended) firm in Quebec by the prestigious directory Benchmark Litigation Canada. This distinction attests to the depth of expertise of our litigation team and its ability to implement innovative and effective dispute resolution strategies. In addition, this year, 27 of our lawyers are in Benchmark’s annual list of the best litigators in the country, 23 of them are recognized as litigation stars and 4 as future stars of litigation. In 2019, Langlois had 21 litigators in this prestigious category and 17 in 2017. This growth reflects the constant rise of the firm within the litigation practice. Langlois has a long tradition of excellence, our litigators spare no effort to protect and advance the interests of our customers.

Pierre Y. Lefebvre Inducted Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers Langlois Lawyers is pleased to announce that Pierre Y. Lefebvre, a partner in our Montréal office, has been inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the most prestigious legal organizations in North America. Recognized as one of the highest distinctions, College brings together the best litigators in the United States and Canada who have demonstrated the very highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism and collegiality. Pierre has practiced commercial and corporate litigation for more than 25 years, and is recognized as one of Canada’s best class action lawyers, and for his expertise in managing complex files. In that capacity he has been lead counsel in many complex and highly publicized cases in a number of areas of the law, including corporate law, securities, and shareholder disputes. He has pleaded before all levels of the courts including, on several occasions, the Supreme Court of Canada.

Jean-François Gagnon and Michel Jolin Recognized in the Lexpert/ROB Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers 2018 Langlois Lawyers is pleased to announce that Jean-François Gagnon, chief executive officer, and Michel Jolin, partner, are recognized as leading lawyers in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine – Lexpert Special Edition on Litigation 2018, a special publication on Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers.

Elisabeth Neelin Named a Rising Star by Lexpert® Magazine Langlois Lawyers is pleased to announce that Elisabeth Neelin, a lawyer and partner in its litigation group in Montréal, was named a Rising Star by the legal magazine Lexpert® at a gala awards ceremony held in Toronto on November 8, 2018.

Mylany David and L. Michel Huart Recognized in the Lexpert/ROB Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Infrastructure Lawyers Langlois Lawyers is proud to announce that Mylany David and L. Michel Huart, both partners at the firm, are recognized as leading lawyers in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Magazine – Lexpert Special Edition on Canada's Leading Infrastructure Lawyers, 2018.