Atty. Édith Jacques
Édith Jacques is Chair of the Board of Directors of the firm and a partner in Montréal’s Business law group. She specializes in mergers and acquisitions, commercial law, as well as international law and acts as business and strategic consultant to mid- and large-size companies.
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Édith Jacques is a business, m&a, environmental, and energy attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Lavery de Billy LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serves clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Édith Jacques is Chair of the Board of Directors of the firm and a partner in Montréal’s Business law group
- She specializes in mergers and acquisitions, commercial law, as well as international law and acts as business and strategic consultant to mid- and large-size companies
- Ms. Jacques regularly represents private companies in a wide range of transactions, including the acquisition and sale of businesses and the negotiation of distribution, supply, and manufacturing agreements for both the domestic and international markets
- She also represents businesses in the implementation of structures and commercial agreements enabling them to expand into other countries
- Ms. Jacques also acts as strategic advisor to firms, helping them to implement business structures supporting their growth while managing and controlling risk
- Her comprehensive vision of her clients’ corporate and commercial structure, risks, and objectives enables her to offer strategic advice adapted to their specific needs
- Ms. Jacques also supports clients in the development of new products and distribution networks and the management and implementation of projects
- She plays an active role in companies in the manufacturing and energy sectors
- Ms. Jacques is known for her versatility, common sense, and pragmatic approach to a wide variety of commercial matters
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Édith Jacques's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Édith Jacques handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Édith Jacques is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Quebec →
Édith Jacques is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Quebec →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Édith Jacques is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Quebec →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Édith Jacques is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Quebec →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Quebec
Practicing law in Quebec. Legal matters in Quebec are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montreal are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Quebec state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Quebec brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Quebec courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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