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Marc-André Fabien
Position
Partner
Career
Marc-André G. Fabien, Ad. E. is a seasoned litigator and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers recognized for his mastery of high-profile complex litigation with frequent high-profile media coverage. He specializes in commercial and shareholders’ disputes, securities litigation and penal proceedings, and litigation involving federal, provincial and municipal bodies. In addition, he is the President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee.
Marc-André appears before all levels of courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada, the Court of Appeal of Québec, the Superior Court, various administrative tribunals, and the International Court of Arbitration for Sport. He also lectured at the Faculty of Law of the Université de Montréal, where he taught the art of advocacy.
His vast experience before the courts has earned him an excellent reputation among the judiciary. He is especially sought for his strategic expertise.
Marc-André G. Fabien, Ad.E., has written several articles on environmental law, property assessment and corporate criminal liability.
In 2012, he was awarded the title of Lawyer Emeritus (Ad.E.) by the Barreau du Québec, an honour reserved for lawyers known for their outstanding professional career, outstanding contribution to the legal profession, or outstanding social and community standing that has brought honour to the legal profession. Marc-André continues to be involved as a member of various associations, in particular a long involvement with the Canadian Paralympic Committee.
His social involvement has earned him many honours, including the Ensemble Diversity Award, the University of Montréal Law School Alumni Association Award and the 150th Anniversary of Confederation Medal awarded by the Senate.
Lawyer Rankings
Canada > Dispute resolution: Quebec
(Leading partners)Fasken‘s Quebec disputes practice is well-versed in representing clients involved in mining, financial, automotive, pharmaceuticals and construction disputes in litigation and arbitration. The group is jointly directed by Marc-André Fabien and Annie Bernard, both of whom are based in Montreal. Fabien specializes in commercial and shareholders’ disputes and securities litigation. Bernard majors on construction and class action litigation. Additional names to note include Éric Simard, who handles civil and commercial litigation and arbitration; and Vincent Cérat Lagana, who brings expertise to shareholder disputes, transactional litigation and corporate governance litigation. Nicholas Blanchette left the firm in December 2023.
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- Dispute resolution: British Columbia
- Indigenous law
- Labour and employment
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Restructuring and insolvency
- International expertise
- Energy and natural resources > Mining
- Technology
- Telecoms
Firm Rankings
- AI
- Banking and finance
- Competition and antitrust
- Corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution: Quebec
- Infrastructure projects
- Insurance
- International trade
- Transport > Other transport
- Pensions
- Public procurement
- Restructuring and insolvency
- Capital markets
- Dispute resolution: Alberta
- Dispute resolution: Ontario
- Environment
- Intellectual property
- International expertise
- Media and entertainment
- Energy and natural resources > Power
- Real estate
- Tax
- Cannabis
- Construction
- Energy and natural resources > Oil and gas