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Located in the heart of Montréal, our office has more than 105 lawyers, in addition to consultants, paralegals and other professionals, all of whom are bilingual and dedicated to client service in a range of practice groups. Firmly rooted in Québec, Dentons (formerly Fraser Milner Casgrain) has a rich history here, dating back to 1905, and is a cornerstone in the Québec legal community.

Are you a Québec company aiming to grow, protect, operate and finance your business here and around the world? Or a global company that wants to enter the Québec market? With our international connections and rich local experience, Dentons is your legal partner of choice to help you navigate the business world, at home and abroad.

• Do you need legal advice and services? Contact us.
• Ready to join our team? Take a look at current job opportunities in the Montréal office.
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Beyond our will to be a strong business partner for our clients, we are building on our corporate culture, through initiatives and programs, to promote inclusion, diversity and equity within the firm. Dentons also values environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts, as well as pro bono initiatives.

Our lawyers draw upon a wealth of experience in several key practice and industry areas, including:

• Banking and Finance
• Construction
• Corporate
• Employment and Labor
• Energy
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Franchising and Distribution
• Infrastructure and PPP
• Intellectual Property and Technology
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Mining
• Real Estate
• Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy
• Securities and Corporate Finance
• Tax
• Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies

Recognition

Dentons named as one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers for the third consecutive year

April 2, 2025

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to once again be recognized among Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers – an honour that underscores the Firm’s dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace through exceptional family-friendly benefits, including our industry-leading enhanced parental leave policy.

Dentons lawyers named on Pro Bono Ontario 2024 Access to Justice Honour Roll

March 24, 2025

Dentons is proud to celebrate Kurtis Parcells for his recognition on the Pro Bono Ontario (PBO) 2024 Access to Justice Honour Roll as a top volunteer. This honour highlights his dedication to providing critical legal services to Ontarians in need, while reinforcing the Firm’s ongoing commitment to pro bono service.

Dentons celebrates 15 years of being one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers

February 25, 2025

Dentons has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2025. The longest tenure achieved by any law firm in the country, this recognition reflects the Firm’s commitment to embracing the power of different experiences and backgrounds to create a vibrant and connected community and best serve our clients.

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Insights

A review of landmark decisions in employment and labour law rendered in Québec in 2024

January 30, 2025

The year 2024 brought several significant judicial decisions that have shaped the landscape of labour and employment law. In this publication, we highlight key rulings from the Québec Court of Appeal, Superior Court, Human Rights Tribunal, Administrative Labour Tribunal, and grievance arbitrators.

Employment and Labour Montréal Newsletter – Issue 6 / September 2024

September 10, 2024

2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the enactment of legislative provisions protecting Québec employees’ right to a workplace free from psychological harassment. In this issue of our newsletter, we highlight seven key decisions on this issue handed down over the years by the Commission des relations du travail, the Administrative Labour Tribunal and grievance arbitrators. We also draw your attention to a few recent decisions in labour and employment law.

Employment and Labour Montréal Newsletter – Issue 5 / May 2024

May 2, 2024

In this issue of our newsletter, we discuss the subject of resignation, highlighting the criteria established by jurisprudence to distinguish this concept from that of dismissal.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons named as one of Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers for the third consecutive year

April 2, 2025

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, is pleased to once again be recognized among Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers – an honour that underscores the Firm’s dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace through exceptional family-friendly benefits, including our industry-leading enhanced parental leave policy.

Dentons lawyers named on Pro Bono Ontario 2024 Access to Justice Honour Roll

March 24, 2025

Dentons is proud to celebrate Kurtis Parcells for his recognition on the Pro Bono Ontario (PBO) 2024 Access to Justice Honour Roll as a top volunteer. This honour highlights his dedication to providing critical legal services to Ontarians in need, while reinforcing the Firm’s ongoing commitment to pro bono service.

Dentons celebrates 15 years of being one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers

February 25, 2025

Dentons has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2025. The longest tenure achieved by any law firm in the country, this recognition reflects the Firm’s commitment to embracing the power of different experiences and backgrounds to create a vibrant and connected community and best serve our clients.

View all press releases for Montréal