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.
Corporate And Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving Montreal, QC
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About Yves Robillard at a Glance
Yves Robillard is a business and litigation attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Miller Thomson LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Yves Robillard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Yves Robillard 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.
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Civil Litigation in Montreal
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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 Yves Robillard
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 Yves Robillard's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Yves Robillard 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 Yves Robillard 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 Yves Robillard Handles in Montreal
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