Luc Deshaies named "Advocatus Emeritus" by the Quebec Bar

29 August 2018

Gowling WLG is proud to announce that The Québec Bar has distinguished Luc Deshaies, a partner in Gowling WLG's Montréal office, as an Advocatus Emeritus in recognition of his leadership and remarkable achievements in the area of labour and employment law. Deshaies is the first professional at Gowling WLG to obtain this distinction.

A highly reputed labour and employment lawyer, Deshaies represents employers in complex collective and individual labour relations matters, and has appeared before all judicial and administrative labour tribunals in Québec.

A former president of the Montréal Bar, Deshaies is also a member of the Paris Bar, and was recently elected a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers. He is frequently identified as one of the country's top lawyers by leading legal publications and rankings organizations, including Chambers Canada, Lexpert, The Best Lawyers in Canada and the Who's Who Legal series.

Established in 2007, the Advocatus Emeritus distinction is bestowed on only the most accomplished members of the Québec Bar. It recognizes lawyers whose careers have exemplified professional excellence through their remarkable contribution to the profession, as well as their sustained commitment toward society.

From hiring practices and legislative compliance to ending relationships and protecting assets, Gowling WLG's Employment, Labour & Equalities Group delivers pragmatic, timely and cost-effective solutions to a range of challenging matters. With in-depth industry insight spanning multiple sectors, our top-ranked professionals work closely with clients to help them overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.

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