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.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Montreal, QC
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About Édith Jacques at a Glance
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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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Édith Jacques's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Édith Jacques handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Montreal.
Business & Corporate Law in Montreal
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Édith Jacques is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Quebec →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Montreal
Édith Jacques is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Quebec →
Environmental Law in Montreal
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Édith Jacques is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Quebec →
Energy & Utilities Law in Montreal
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Édith Jacques is one of 35,985 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Quebec →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Montreal
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.
Montreal Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Montreal-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Montreal Choose Édith Jacques
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Édith Jacques's practice in the field of business, m&a, environmental, and energy.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and environmental, Édith Jacques can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Montreal
A Montreal-based practice means Édith Jacques attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Édith Jacques Handles in Montreal
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