Mario Langlois
LawyerMario Langlois advises clients on business law issues in constantly evolving areas like technology, finance, real estate and electrification of transportation. He leverages both innovation and expertise to guide financial institutions, established businesses and start-ups, with a growing focus on electrification of transportation. He takes a versatile and holistic approach to all his cases, devising legal strategies that take into account his clients’ broader ambitions and challenges.
From incorporation to legal planning, Mario creates tailored frameworks, setting solid foundations which his clients can build on to achieve success. He designs innovative structures that meet a range of business aspirations, with a focus not only on rules but also on environments that foster sustainability and growth. Mario drafts contracts with each party’s intentions in mind, helping to build strong contractual relationships. He also helps clients implement internal processes and policies that support thriving work cultures.
In an era where electrification of transportation is reaching new heights, Mario accompanies innovative and forward-looking firms. His lobbying work has in fact greatly contributed to existing policies in this area.
Mario began his practice as a lawyer in the Civil and Commercial Litigation group of a large Montréal firm. He then worked as a legal advisor for a major Canadian bank until 2008. He subsequently founded Langlois avocats s.a., now known as Mario Langlois Lawyer Corp.
He serves on numerous boards and is actively involved in the community. He is notably co-founder and vice-president of the Club Tesla Québec and co-founder and president of the Coalition zéro émission Québec.
The trademark Langlois Lawyers is used with permission by “Mario Langlois Lawyer Corp.” who is the provider of the legal services referred to herein.
- Lobbied for the adoption of the first ZEV Standard and its subsequent amendments before the Québec National Assembly.
- Advised a group of off-road EV manufacturers on securing legislative support for off-road EV research, development and construction in Canada.
Professional activities
- Québec Bar, Member of Arbitration Boards, 2009-2024
Social involvement
- Club Tesla Québec:
- Cofounder
- Member of the Board of Directors, since 2013
- Vice-Chair, since 2013
- Coalition zéro émission Québec:
- Cofounder
- Member of the Board of Directors, since 2014
- Chair, since 2017
- Association des propriétaires et résidants de L’Île-des-Sœurs
- Member of the Board of Directors, 2014-2020
- Chair, 2015-2017
Professional associations
- Canadian Bar Association:
- Member, since 1990
- Chairman of the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee, 2010-2011
- Canadian Bankers Association, Member of the Legal Committee, 1996-2008
- Association of Corporate Secretaries and General Counsel of Québec, Member, 1996-2009
Teaching engagements
- McGill University’s Faculty of Law, Professor for the course Banking Law and Payment Mechanism provided at the to 1st, 2nd and 3rd cycle students, 2010
- Speaker: Delivering bank services through information technology: legal aspects, Insight – Banking Law, 2003.
- Speaker: Performance measurement and service quality of Legal Division in a changing world, as part of the event The new roles, challenges and strategies for corporate legal counsel, The Canadian Institute, Montréal, 1999.
LL.B., Civil Law, Université de Montréal, 1986