Areas of expertise

Air transportation

DUNTON RAINVILLE’s members who are dedicated to the aviation sector provide all types of professional services required by air transportation companies: business incorporation, general advice regarding the formation of a company, rights clearances, licenses or authorizations from the competent authorities, commercial lease negotiations, employment contract and collective agreement negotiations, grievance arbitration, settlement of litigation related […]

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Associations and NPOS

DUNTON RAINVILLE assists, counsels and represents associations and non-profit organizations regarding their legal needs. DUNTON RAINVILLE has participated in the legal constitution of many organizations working in various sectors of activity. The firm provides corporate organization services to ensure compliance with the various applicable laws and counsels the founders in selecting the appropriate legal structure. […]

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Citizenship and Immigration

The clientele served by DUNTON RAINVILLE in Citizenship and Immigration matters is composed primarily of businesses, investors and individuals (international mobility) who benefit from our assuming complete responsibility for their projects, including not only the acquisition of a status in Canada, but also the corporate and commercial services that precede it. Our lawyers determine the […]

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Construction

The DUNTON RAINVILLE team regularly advises contractors and real estate developers in matters related to construction law. In the competitive fields of construction and infrastructure, DUNTON RAINVILLE partners with construction and real estate development companies in their quest for efficiency. The firm’s team, composed of lawyers specializing in construction law, professionals in various legal disciplines, […]

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Corporate and Transactional

DUNTON RAINVILLE has expertise in corporate and transactional law, as well as in the following areas: purchases and sales of businesses, corporate reorganizations and capital stock, commercial and real estate transactions and financing. The firm serves a clientele composed of businesses of all sizes and is able to provide personalized solutions tailored to the needs […]

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Family and Matrimonial

When a marriage or common-law union comes ends, or when changes occur regarding your family, it is essential that you know your rights before making any decisions to ensure that you understand their potential impact and legal implications. DUNTON RAINVILLE’s family and matrimonial law team is here to help you by offering personalized services and […]

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Financial institutions

DUNTON RAINVILLE’s business, commercial and banking law team provides banks, savings associations, insurance companies and trust and loan companies with a wide range of legal services. Possessing in-depth knowledge of banking and financial services, our team, composed of lawyers and notaries, assist financial institutions with all their legal needs. Our professionals act as institutions’ partners […]

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Health and social services

In the coming years, Quebec’s public health and social services will continue to be impacted by the government’s economic policy. However, healthcare institutions’ budgetary decisions should not affect services to users. In this context, health and social services institutions must fulfil their missions while carefully managing their finances. In order to support health and social […]

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Insurance

DUNTON RAINVILLE has acquired significant expertise and knowledge of the insurance and civil and professional liability sector. Our insurance law team provides opinions regarding the interpretation of insurance contracts and counsels clients regarding the application of these contracts and regarding policy holder liability. When necessary, the firm’s lawyers represent clients before various judicial authorities. The […]

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Manufacturing

DUNTON RAINVILLE assists manufacturing companies in Quebec in their quest for efficiency and profitability by providing them with legal solutions in various legal disciplines, including business law, labour law, civil law and administrative law. Conscious of the challenges faced by manufacturing companies, our professionals offer services that are tailored to meet the needs of manufacturers […]

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Municipal sector

DUNTON RAINVILLE has extensive experience in the municipal arena. Today, it is the largest private firm working in municipal law and municipal employment law in Quebec. For over 30 years, DUNTON RAINVILLE has been advising and representing various municipal organizations, including cities and towns, municipal housing authorities, para-municipal companies, intermunicipal companies and regional county municipalities, […]

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Passenger transportation

To ensure their future, private transporters must contend with regulations, operating costs related primarily to labour and the volatility of fuel prices, and remain competitive, all while maintaining their performance and providing quality service. DUNTON RAINVILLE has developed sound knowledge of this sector and is a strong partner for these companies, providing them with a […]

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Professional services

DUNTON RAINVILLE assists various professional services companies. Whether for an individual business or a group of professionals, the firm offers customized services to meet the needs of professionals, regardless of their area of practice. DUNTON RAINVILLE also advises engineers and architects, medical professionals, as well as financial, accounting and real estate professionals. The firm’s lawyers […]

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Public sector

DUNTON RAINVILLE has assembled the largest private public law team in Quebec and can effectively meet the requirements of public sector organizations in this area. Our experienced team provides its clients with advice and with representation before any administrative or judicial tribunal. In the execution of all types of administrative law mandates, the firm acts […]

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Public transportation

Sustainable mobility is at the core of public transportation companies’ mission. Public authorities and the population want transportation companies to develop their networks, improve the quality and quantity of their services and introduce new types of vehicles, all without any real increase in their financial resources. This reality alone creates several specific issues for public […]

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Real estate development

The DUNTON RAINVILLE team regularly advises real estate developers in legal matters to support them in completing their projects. The firm’s team, composed of lawyers specializing in various legal disciplines and of notaries, provides all legal services related to the management of real estate companies. DUNTON RAINVILLE assists real estate developers by advising them primarily […]

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Religious Institutions

DUNTON RAINVILLE advises numerous religious institutions regarding various legal issues related to municipal and administrative law, as well as in other areas of law, notably in matters related to non-profit organizations, corporate constitution and civil liability. The firm’s team has participated in significant real estate transactions and transactions related to other assets. During such transactions, […]

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School system and education

In the coming years, Quebec’s school system will continue to be impacted by the government’s economic policy. In making their budgetary decisions, educational institutions will have to consider both this reality and that of a changing population that requires more and better services. In this context, the education sector must fulfil its mission while carefully […]

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Technology

In this rapidly evolving sector, DUNTON RAINVILLE is able to adapt and provide technology and telecommunications companies with customized services that take into account the advances in technology law. The firm’s lawyers assist managers and owners of technology and telecommunications companies in the corporate lives of their companies by providing commercial law services during both […]

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Transportation of goods

Competition, regulations and fuel prices all place a strain on the transportation industry. DUNTON RAINVILLE understands the issues that goods transportation companies face and is able to propose customized solutions to meet their needs in matters of commercial, contract and corporate law. Goods transporters rely on the firm for advice or representation in matters of […]

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