Montréal Additions Make Big SplashPublished: Thursday, 18 February 2010 The arrival of Davis LLP's three new partners and four associates in the Montréal office has been accompanied by a lot of media attention. Given the calibre of the the group, the attention isn't surprising. Jean-Yves Fortin, Hubert Sibre, Marc Philibert, Mélanie Martel, Annie Claude Beauchemin, Ayman Daher and Julien Archambault are exceptionally talented legal advisors and we are very happy to have them in the Davis family. Below is a list of media coverage to date:
The Gazette, February 19: "Davis Expands its Office in Montreal" Davis LLP, a national law firm with strong roots in Western Canada, rolled out a surprise expansion of its tiny Montreal office this week as part of a plan to capture more local legal business and consolidate its growing national practice by having a fortified presence in Quebec.
La Presse, February 18: "Sept avocats quittent BCF" (Montréal) Branle-bas de combat cette semaine chez BCF, qui voit sept de ses avocats claquer la porte pour la concurrence. Il s'agit des associés Jean-Yves Fortin, Hubert Sibre et Marc Philibert, de même que les avocats Mélanie Martel, Annie Claude Beauchemin, Ayman Daher et Julien Archambault.
Globe & Mail, February 17: "On the Move" Meanwhile, Davis LLP announced yesterday that seven new lawyers have joined the firm in its Montreal office, among them three new partners: Jean-Yves Fortin, Hubert Sibre, and Marc Philibert, all from Montreal's BCF LLP.
National Post, February 16: "Davis land BCF insolvency team" British Columbia-based Davis LLP continues its eastward push by raiding the Quebec law firm BCF. Davis says it has landed seven BCF lawyers, including three partners, Jean-Yves Fortin, Hubert Sibre and Marc Philibert, and their four associates. Mr. Fortin and Mr. Sibre are insolvency lawyers [Mr. Fortin was co-head of the insolvency and restructuring team], while Mr. Philibert maintains a business law practice.
Les Affaires, February 16: "Hémorragie chez BCF" Le cabinet d'avocats BCF de Montréal a vu sept de ses avocats claquer la porte pour la concurrence. Ces départs concernent directement les associés Jean-Yves Fortin, Hubert Sibre et Marc Philibert. Les avocats Julien Archambault, Mélanie Martel, Annie Claude Beauchemin et Ayman Daher ont également suivi.
Droit-Inc., February 16: "Sept avocats quittent BCF" Il s'agit des associés Jean-Yves Fortin, Hubert Sibre et Marc Philibert, de même que les avocats Mélanie Martel, Annie Claude Beauchemin, Ayman Daher et Julien Archambault. |
Associated LawyersJulien Archambault Annie Claude Beauchemin Ayman Daher Jean-Yves Fortin, Ad. E. Mélanie Martel Marc Philibert Hubert Sibre |
