Atty. Yves Robillard
Yves Robillard is a litigator with more than 30 years of experience in sophisticated commercial litigation. He represents clients in a wide range of industry sectors, from banks and insurers to major manufacturers in commercial and contractual disputes as well as ‘high stakes’ securities litigation matters.
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About Yves Robillard at a glance
Yves Robillard is an attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practforg at Miller Thomson LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Yves Robillard is a litigator with more than 30 years of experience in sophisticated commercial litigation
- He represents clients in a wide range of industry sectors, from banks and insurers to major manufacturers in commercial and contractual disputes as well as ‘high stakes’ securities litigation matters
- His approach is to focus on devising and implementing strategies to mitigate risk, reduce nuisance litigation, and ensure that his clients’ interests are protected in the long term
- A member of the firm’s Insurance Defence group, Yves brings exceptional perspective from having handled complex breaches of contract, financial and professional negligence and insurance liability matters
- He has an impressive and extensive track record, pleading before all levels of court, arbitration panels, administrative tribunal and regulatory boards
- He also has extensive experience in mediation and regularly provides general advice to his clients in connection with anticipated major business transactions
- He has argued more than 70 reported cases before the Court of Appeal of Québec and more than 130 cases before the Superior Court of Québec
- He is a keynote speaker for the International Institute of Internal Auditors, the Association de planification fiscale et financière, the Québec Bar, banks and other financial institutions, as well as for various professional firms and associations
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Quebec
Practforg law in Quebec. Legal matters in Quebec are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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