Atty. Jean-Philippe Joyal

Atty. Jean-Philippe Joyal

Jean-Philippe Joyal is a partner in the firm’s Investment Funds Group. Jean-Philippe focuses his practice on advising managers on all aspects of their business including the structuring, formation, marketing and management of investment funds, the launching of new business lines, GP-led secondaries, strategic investments and transactions and regulatory issues.

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About Jean-Philippe Joyal at a glance

Jean-Philippe Joyal is a business attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jean-Philippe Joyal is a partner in the firm’s Investment Funds Group
  • Jean-Philippe focuses his practice on advising managers on all aspects of their business including the structuring, formation, marketing and management of investment funds, the launching of new business lines, GP-led secondaries, strategic investments and transactions and regulatory issues
  • Jean-Philippe has represented numerous managers in establishing open-end and closed funds, fund-of-funds structure, special purpose vehicles and separately managed accounts covering multiple alternative classes such as private equity, private credit, venture capital, infrastructure, real estate, renewable energy and many others
  • He also routinely works with managers on firm-wide issues such as carried interest incentive structuring, governance matters and the purchase and sale of interests in management companies

Practice Areas Explained

Jean-Philippe Joyal's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jean-Philippe Joyal handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Jean-Philippe Joyal's law office located?
Jean-Philippe Joyal's law practice is located in Montreal, Quebec. The firm is Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jean-Philippe Joyal handle?
Jean-Philippe Joyal focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Quebec.
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What awards or recognition has Jean-Philippe Joyal received?
Jean-Philippe Joyal's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026

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