advisors various topics of interest

Present in the picture (left to right): Marc Beauchemin, partner at Lavery, Josianne Beaudry, lawyer Lavery, Daniel Alain Dagenais, partner at Lavery, Lise Girard, Attorney-chief at AMF; Nathalie Durocher, lawyer Lavery, and Evelyne Verrier, Associate Lavery.

The 2012 seminars Lavery was held Tuesday, October 16 at the Centre Mont-Royal in Montreal under the theme of "risk management." This training activity, presented in the form of workshops, attended by nearly 200 corporate counsel came to hear 14 speakers, 12 Lavery lawyers and two external speakers.

The program was well filled and covered various topics of interest to corporate legal advisors. The day began with a plenary session on the theme "The Corporate Counsel and obligations to third parties for information." The training activity has continued with workshops addressing the following questions:

Certain provisions of commercial leases, particularly in the context of acquisition
Funding for health and safety at work
How to read an insurance policy
Clauses restrictive covenants in credit agreements
Consumer Law and Class Actions
Precautions lobbying and relationships with public authorities
This year, the conference Lavery was a success. The primary activity is one of many initiatives that Lavery organized to meet the needs of its business partners.

June 2012
Economic Mission of the territory that the Plan Nord: Mission accomplished!
June 22, 2012
Group Plan Nord Lavery and its partners PricewaterhouseCoopers, Manufacturers and Exporters of Quebec and AGC Communications organized a trade mission to the territory that the Plan Nord, which was held from June 17 to 19

This tour, consisting of 43 people, including a majority of business leaders in Quebec, has visited Matagami, Chibougamau, Fermont, Sept-Îles, Labrador City and Wabush. Participants were also able to meet with the mayors of the municipalities visited, local business people and the Cree community of Oujé-Bougoumou and visit the facilities of mining companies Xstrata Zinc, Arcelor Mittal and Rio Tinto / IOC.

Participants draw a very positive this tour. It allowed them to better understand the territory that the Plan Nord, the people who live there and the companies that do business. This tour has also facilitated the development of a network of business and encouraged a better understanding of multiple business opportunities available in this vast territory.

Success for the annual summer cocktail Lavery
June 19, 2012
On June 13, approximately 130 people participated in the summer cocktail cabinet. This annual event, which was held at the chic Hotel Le Saint-Sulpice in the heart of Old Montreal, has lawyers and associates Lavery meet their current and prospective customers in a relaxed and festive. Once again, this cocktail has proved a great success.

Delivery of academic certificates as part of a program of in-company training
June 18, 2012
Lavery is pleased to have received in his office on June 12, his partners in a continuing education program in business through a ceremony of certificates university employees Distinction Group Inc.. (GDI) , a leader in Canada in terms of industrial and commercial maintenance. The program, called "Manage and supervise effectively," is administered by the Faculty of Continuing Education at the University of Montreal and for the first-level managers within an organization.

Associated Lavery, Marie-Claude Perreault has worked actively in the implementation of the program since its inception in 2008 as a trainer for the module on the exercise of the role of first line manager. Several of his colleagues in labor law also contributed to the training. "In this module, I was able to discuss various topics of interest to employees Distinction Group who have undertaken this training, including human resources management, the development of harmonious labor relations, laws on labor standards, the compliance with health and safety and the rules related to the protection of personal information, "she said.

For its part, the president and CEO of GDI, Claude Bigras, is delighted that his company has chosen to invest in the training of its first-level managers. "This program has helped to provide advantages in GDI management team, knowledge of laws relating to labor relations and problem solving and conflict, including techniques, methods and interpersonal skills that allow more efficient, safe and sustainable projects and operations, "he said.

Vice-Dean Academic, Faculty of Continuing Education at the University of Montreal, Monique Kirouac, welcomed the holding of the second ceremony of the certificates. "On 6 April 2010, during an official ceremony GDI managers were the first recipients of this new university official certificate awarded by our faculty. June 12, 2012, several managers GDI were presented a certificate for successfully completing the training program. In short, it is an excellent initiative that helps to bring academia and the business community, "she was delighted.

For his part, the president and CEO of the company Relais Expert-Conseil, Luc Chabot, welcomes the partnership with the University of Montreal. "Our company has worked closely with the School of Continuing Education to develop this new management training that is fully adapted to the real needs and complexities of today's businesses. Each of the modules of this program has been the subject of rigorous analysis and I am delighted to see the success of this enterprise training among employees of GDI ", he wished to emphasize.

Lavery joins the University of Montreal and Relais Expert-Conseil to congratulate all the recipients of certificates used in 2012 and to thank the senior management of GDI for its constant support that contributes to the sustainability of the program.



Present in the picture (left to right): Ms. Denise Pellerin, psychologist, coach and trainer, Marie-Claude Perreault, partner at Lavery and trainer, Mr. Luc Chabot, President and CEO of Relais Expert Council; Monique Kirouac, Vice-Dean of Studies of the Faculty of Continuing Education at the University of Montreal, Yves André Godon, Executive Vice President GDI; Korozs Me Valerie, a lawyer with Lavery and trainer, and Eric Robillard, trainer.


Lavery, in collaboration with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Manufacturers and Exporters of Québec, Investissement Québec and AGC Communications, organized a South-North Economic Mission in the territory that the Plan Nord. From 17 to 19 June 2012 we will guide business leaders and organizations wishing to take advantage of new business opportunities that will generate the Plan Nord.

The program includes guided tours of the facilities and meetings with leaders of Xstrata mining complexes in Matagami, Arcelor Mittal Mont-Wright and Rio Tinto / IOC in Labrador City, as well as business meetings with mayors, responsible for economic development, the major work, local entrepreneurs and communities in the territory. Companies and organizations to participate in this mission will have the opportunity to learn about the business potential and identify business opportunities between the North and South, to encourage and develop a business network South-North to create new alliances and business partnerships as well as better understand the functioning and needs major work in the mining industry. Many companies and organizations have already confirmed their participation.