Catherine Martel is involved in research and drafting (factums and arguments, among others) in all areas of law. She has extensive experience with Quebec civil law (including the law relating to obligations, civil liability law and human rights law), corporate, administrative and constitutional law, civil liberties and penal law.
Memberships and activities
· Canadian Bar Association
Related Publications
National securities regulatory system: Supreme Court hands down its ruling
The Supreme Court ruled today that the Canadian Constitution does not authorize Parliament to pass the Proposed Canadian Securities Act as presently drafted (Proposed Act).
22/12/2011
Product liability: Superior Court refuses authorization for a class action against a drug manufacturer
On July 4, 2011, the Quebec Superior Court dismissed a motion filed by Option consommateurs (Petitioner) for authorization to institute a class action against one of our clients, Merck Canada Inc. and Merck & Co., Inc. (Merck).
03/08/2011
Quebec Court of Appeal Rules in Power Corporation du Canada c. MÉDAC
In a recent ruling Power Corporation du Canada c. Mouvement d'éducation et de défense des actionnaires, the Quebec Court of Appeal addressed certain issues related to section 157(1) of the Canada Business Corporations Act
30/09/2009
New remedies for shareholders under the New Quebec Business Corporations Act
Following the tabling of Bill 63 last October, the Quebec National Assembly adopted the new Quebec Business Corporations Act (the "QBCA") on December 1, 2009.
24/02/2010
Related News
BCE Leveraged Buyout Gets The Green Light
Ogilvy Renault lawyers Pierre Bienvenu, Steve Tenai, Ruth Wahl and Catherine Martel were featured in the 2008 Lexpert Guide to the Leading U.S./Canada Cross-Border Litigation Lawyers in Canada for their work in the BCE Supreme Court case.
01/11/2008