Atty. Paul Martel
Paul's practice focuses primarily on corporate and commercial law, particularly in the field of companies, not-for-profit corporations, partnerships and commercial contracts. He is renowned for his ability to formulate pragmatic and innovative solutions to the most complex legal problems in corporate law.
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Paul Martel is a business attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Lavery de Billy LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Paul's practice focuses primarily on corporate and commercial law, particularly in the field of companies, not-for-profit corporations, partnerships and commercial contracts
- He is renowned for his ability to formulate pragmatic and innovative solutions to the most complex legal problems in corporate law
- Paul was a law professor for over 25 years and author of several authoritative legal texts on corporate law and a contributor in most of the major corporate law journals, including the Revue du Barreau du Québec
- His influence as a company law expert, professor, lecturer and author has made him a regular consultant with government authorities undertaking major legislative reforms such as the Civil Code of Quebec, the Quebec Companies Act and the Canada Business Corporations Act
- He was also retained as consultant-expert by the Quebec Minister of Finance for the design and writing of the new Business Corporations Act and by the Agence du Revenu du Québec for the updating of the enterprise register of Quebec
- AWARDS & RECOGNITION For his exceptional contribution and dedication to the advancement of law and justice, Paul has been awarded the Mérite du Barreau Award at the 2011 Quebec Bar Annual Convention
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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