Publications

In this time of pandemic, Me Valérie Lessard of our firm used HUMASK PRO VISION surgical masks, the only mask in the world that “lets the smile show” thanks to a transparent film that conforms to North American standards. Humask has been a great help and we are pleased to share our experience and praise…

We are pleased to announce the addition of Me Valérie Lessard to our team. Passionate about law and entrepreneurship, Me Lessard brings her expertise in construction and real estate law, particularly with contractors, subcontractors and material suppliers. She specializes in residential, commercial and institutional construction law. She pleads before both common law courts and administrative…

We are pleased to announce the arrival of Me Claude Coursol to Ponce Lawyers. Me Coursol will bring his expertise in real estate and construction law, in addition to his experience in the field of passenger transportation law, namely by taxi. During his years of practice, Me Coursol has represented clients before administrative and judicial…

It is with great pleasure that Ponce Avocats took part in the Education Encouragement Foundation’s fundraiser on December 2, 2019, at Le Mirage Golf club, in the presence of its honorary president, prime minister François Legault.

Ponce Avocats is proud to have been the main sponsor of the Cosmodome Foundation’s fundraising event. We believe it is important to help young people in difficult situations and to promote academic success. Thank you to the business people of Laval and Quebec for their involvement!

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Dupuis to the Order of Chartered Administrators. Adm. A is the professional order dedicated to management and governance. Members of the Order are called Chartered Administrators (Adm. A.). Multidisciplinary, they work in all sectors of Quebec’s economic activity. Admins plan, direct and advise, which gives them…

In its mission to support young people and future entrepreneurs, Ponce Avocats is proud to have contributed to raising $65 365 during the Montmorency College Fundation’s golf tournament for the benefit of the Nomads. A record amount since 2012! Thank you all for your support. https://www.facebook.com/FondationMontmorency/ https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6579731668121206784/

We are proud to announce the appointment of Me Jean-Philippe Ponce to the Board of Directors of the Montmorency College Fundation. Mr. Ponce joins the cause of education to train the next generation. The Montmorency College Fundation takes concrete actions in this direction, in particular by awarding scholarships to encourage academic perseverance, and helps to…

The Civil Code of Québec (“C.C.Q.”) defines the contract as being ” an agreement of wills by which one or several persons obligate themselves to one or several other persons to perform a prestation “[1]. A contract is formed by the mere exchange of consents between persons capable of entering into a contract[2] (“the parties“),…

The non-competition clause: not just for the employment contract A non-competition clause is a versatile and indispensable tool, which is found more particularly in two situations: (i) in employment contracts and (ii) in commercial transactions. However, although such clause bares the same name in both cases, the rules governing its drafting will be different depending…