Woods LLP is a litigation boutique centred in Montreal, with expertise in litigation, arbitration and insolvency. The group has a successful track record in shareholder’s disputes, securities litigation and corporate liability. Spearheading the practice, Richard Vachon has extensive experience in class actions, construction disputes and arbitrations. Marie-Louise Delisle exhibits skill in injunctions and construction litigation, whilst Cara Cameron is a key name to note for cross-border and multi-jurisdictional cases. Louis Seveno is another active member of the team. Érika Normand-Couture was promoted to partner in January 2025, and André Prévost joined the team as senior counsel.
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Key clients
- Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc.
- AECOM Consultants
- BFL Canada Services de Risques et Assurances Inc.
- Boiron
- Irving Group of Companies
- FTI Consulting
- Glencore Canada
- Panasonic Canada inc.
- VIA-Rail
- Videotron Ltd.
Work highlights
Advised the National Bank of Canada in Eurobank Ergasias S.A. v. Bombardier Inc., 2024 SCC 11, where the Supreme Court of Canada reaffirmed that fraud is the sole exception in Canadian law that can be invoked to relieve an issuing financial institution from its obligation to honour a beneficiary’s demand for payment.
Acting on behalf of VIA Rail, a Crown company, before the Canadian Transport Agency in connection with the Train Service Agreement—an arrangement governing access rights and compensation for utilizing CN infrastructure.
Representing Innu Nation Inc., in collaboration with Olthuis Kleer Townshend, in seeking to intervene in a Superior Court of Montreal case where several Quebec Innu bands claim over $2bn from Hydro-Québec and Churchill Falls (Labrador) Corporation Limited for the adverse impacts of the Churchill Falls hydroelectric project on their aboriginal title lands and rights.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Richard Vachon
Other key lawyers
Marie-Louise Delisle; Cara Cameron; Louis Seveno