Atty. Sean Griffin

Atty. Sean Griffin

Sean Griffin is a partner in the litigation group in Langlois lawyers’ Montréal office and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors. His practice focuses on complex litigation involving constitutional, administrative and commercial law issues, as well as corporate and securities matters.

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About Sean Griffin at a glance

Sean Griffin is a business, class action, litigation, government, and appellate attorney, practicing at Langlois Lawyers LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in Quebec, Barreau du Quebec (2007). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Montréal (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sean Griffin is a partner in the litigation group in Langlois lawyers’ Montréal office and a member of the firm’s Board of Directors
  • His practice focuses on complex litigation involving constitutional, administrative and commercial law issues, as well as corporate and securities matters
  • With recognized expertise in defending public and private corporations, financial institutions and various entities active in the financial markets, including their directors and officers, Sean represents his clientele in a wide variety of civil and statutory proceedings, including class actions and regulatory investigations
  • He also acts as strategic advisor to a number of clients on issues involving governance and regulatory compliance
  • Sean appears before all levels of the courts, and also represents his clients in the context of regulatory investigations undertaken by authorities such as the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and Quebec’s Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF)
  • A sought-after conference speaker, Sean frequently gives presentations on current issues involving commercial litigation, managing complex litigation files and litigation risk, governance, class actions and regulatory and internal investigations

Practice Areas Explained

Sean Griffin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sean Griffin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

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Frequently Asked

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What practice areas does Sean Griffin handle?
Sean Griffin focuses on business, class action, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Sean Griffin practiced law?
Sean Griffin has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
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What awards or recognition has Sean Griffin received?
Sean Griffin's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Montréal (Canada); Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law; Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation.

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice, Montréal (Canada)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative and Public Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Action Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Quebec, Barreau du Quebec
Admitted: 2007

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