Lavery, de Billy
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Lavery, de Billy‘s sports and entertainment practice is led out of Montréal by Sébastien Vézina, who stands out for his expertise in handling a range of legal issues for sports clients. The firm advises on issues which affect sports teams, professional and amateur leagues, agencies and event promoters such as M&A, governance strategies, development and financing of commercial projects as well as day-to-day operational advice. It is experienced in negotiating, managing and drafting a range of sports-related contracts as well as assist with brand image, marketing and sponsorship agreements. Vézina excels in handling commercial agreements for sports clients and is involved in charitable, community and sports organizations and associations. He also advises on sports franchise investments and acquisitions, team-related transactions, IP protection and sports facility management.
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- ‘It was the effectiveness of the work needed that stood out. The services requested were done quickly and effectively without missing a detail.’
- ‘Working with Sébastien Vézina is a real pleasure! He listens, gives sound advice, new ideas and ways of doing things. You feel confident with him. Extremely professional and fair.’
Key clients
- Quebec Junior Maritimes Hockey League Canadian Hockey League Quebec Junior Major Hockey League Les Saguenéens Junior Majeur de Chicoutimi Club de Hockey les Remparts de Québec (2014) Club de Hockey Junior Majeur de Baie-Comeau Le Club de Hockey l'Océanic de Rimouski Les Tigres de Victoriaville (1991) Club de Hockey Shawinigan Club de Hockey Drummond Le Club de Hockey Junior Armada Les Olympiques de Gatineau Les Foreurs de Val d’Or (2012) Les Huskies de Rouyn-Noranda Le Titan Acadie Bathurst (2013) Club de Hockey les Wildcats de Moncton Saint John Major Junior Hockey Club Cape Breton Major Junior Hockey Club Halifax Mooseheads Hockey Club Sarl Axia Sports Management Fondation Yvon Michel Tournoi International de Hockey M15 du Grand Montréal Georges St-Pierre
Work highlights
Advised the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League on a landmark agreement with FloSports.