We represent the interests of Canadian and International insurance carriers.

Our approach takes into account the economic imperatives of each fileand the objectives sought by our clients.  We recognize the importance of controlling the costs associated with litigation, and we achieve this through efficiency and innovation. We therefore offer solutions adapted to the specific situations of each mandate.  We act on behalf of our clients at the dispute prevention level as well as in the context of conflict or legal proceedings. When appropriate, we favor an alternative dispute resolution approach at the preliminary stage of a case and thereafter at every stage of the proceedings.

We represent our clients and their insured, notably in the areas of construction, product liability as well as civil and commercial liability. We act, for both plaintiffs and defendants in complex litigations involving multiple parties,. We work closely with expert witnesses from our network to assess the alleged liability of our clients and/or opposing parties.  

In addition to acting in defense of the rights of insurance carriers and their respective insured, we analyze insurance policies, draft legal opinions on the scope of coverage and assist our clients in the drafting of reservation of rights letters.

We also act in in the context of subrogatory recourses to recover the amounts paid by our clients as a result of claims settlements arising from occurrences where insurance carriers  are subrogated in the rights of their insured.

We proudly act on behalf of our individual and corporate clients in civil and commercial litigations.  We are aware of the adverse consequences that litigation  implicates for on your business. For this reason, we will support you throughout the judicial process by developing with you a strategy that will meet your objectives. When required, we are assisted by a proven team of experts, accountants, tax specialists, engineers, architects and other professionals, depending on the relevant area.

Our approach takes into account the economic imperatives specific to each file and the objectives sought by our clients.  We recognize the importance of controlling the costs associated with litigation, and we achieve this through efficiency and innovation. We therefore offer solutions adapted to the specific situations of each mandate. We act on behalf of our clients at the dispute prevention level as well as in the context of conflict or legal proceedings. When appropriate, we favor an alternative dispute resolution approach at the preliminary stage of a case and thereafter at every stage of the proceedings.

Our team deals with all areas of civil and commercial litigation, including:

• Shareholder disputes, oppression remedies and derivative actions;
• Extraordinary remedies (injunctions, seizures before judgment, safeguard orders);
• Corporate liability;
• Manufacturer’s liability;
• Contractual disputes;
• Commercial leases;
• Litigation resulting from the purchase/sale of companies;
• Debt collection;
• Bankruptcy and insolvency;
• Class actions (defense);
• Labor law (dismissal).

Business leaders are looking for advisors who will help them make strategic decisions in their daily lives. Our team is prepared to meet the needs of its corporate clients. We make sure to advise our clients judiciously in their business decisions, by taking the time to analyze the impacts on the different facets of their industry.

By keeping abreast of market trends, we have developed work tools which allow us to be creative and respond effectively to our clients’ expectations. 

Our clientele is mainly composed of managers and entrepreneurs of small to medium-sized businesses. We make sure to understand the business realities of our clients, both locally and across borders.

LDB Attorneys has lawyers involved in the business community, particularly in the technology, construction, entertainment, manufacturing, fintech, as well as private and institutional financing sectors

We offer the following services to our business customers:

• Creation and organization of corporate structures;
• Drafting of agreements between partners/shareholders;
• Due diligence;
• Corporate reorganization;
• Acquisition and Sale of businesses;
• Cross-border transactions
• Mergers;
• Liquidation and dissolution of businesses;
• Corporate bookkeeping;
• Setting up private placement financing;
• Venture capital;
• Creation of partnerships and joint ventures;
• Business and Governance consulting;
• Negotiation of commercial contracts;
• Franchising and Licensing
• Tender review.

Mr. Luc Lachance has been appointed Independent solicitor or Independent supervising solicitor on several occasions, and our lawyers work on multiple Anton Piller-type applications. Through respect for the parties and leadership, our team has been able to lead the parties in protecting their interests in the enforcement of court orders. With a well-trained team, periodic reports are produced along with detailed minutes, enabling parties to protect their rights, property ownership and data. The Independent supervising solicitor must be the “eyes of the court”, and LDB’s lawyers carry out this function with rigor and thoroughness.

The professionals of our firm have been defending class action applications and proceedings for over 20 years.

We mainly represent religious congregations in complex class actions requiring in-depth knowledge of the internal affairs of religious organizations and the rules applicable to class actions.