×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

4.3
21 reviews

1000 de La Gauchetière Street West, Suite 900, Montreal, QC H3B 5H4, Canada

Appellate Practice, Biotechnology, Class Actions and 76 more

MEET OUR TEAM

Partner Line
Abecassis
Meet all 156 Lawyers

About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is a law firm with an office in Montreal, QC. At this office location, there are 156 lawyers practicing appellate practice, biotechnology, class actions and 76 other areas of law.

Awards

Silver Client Champion
This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 3 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.0 or higher.
Champion Badge Silver
AV Preeminent Peer Rated
This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP got this award in 2021

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Notable Rating

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client Choice

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Reviews for Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Have you consulted or hired this firm?

Leave a review about your experience with this firm.

Write a Review

Overall Rating
4.3
See All Reviews
21
4.3
Lawyers.com
21
4.3
Martindale
389
Avvo
Not yet reviewed
Showing 1-10 of 21 client reviews from Lawyers.com
Lawyers.com Rating Snapshot
5 stars
76%
4 stars
5%
3 stars
0%
2 stars
5%
1 star
14%
What do people say on Lawyers.com?
Communication
4.5
Quality of Service
4.3
Responsiveness
4.2
Value for Money
4.2
Investments
Posted by Pascale
January 14, 2026
Hired Attorney Vincent Frenette

Working with this lawyer was a very relief it was done very fast minimum cost and was honest. IT’s a n1 quality in a lawyer. I had a very bad experience with a very known lawyer firm in Laval and it’s was all about taking my money and telling lies to make me pay more and more and no result. I recommend this attorney cause he’s trustworthy and honest.

 
Arbitration
Posted by anonymous
November 10, 2022
Hired Attorney Andrew Pozzobon

Excellent lawyer. Good a discerning facts and works toward a fair and just resolution. Responsive and dedicated to meeting client's needs. Found him intelligent and knowledgeable. Excellent communicator and listener. Distills information given into a concise and workable format. Excellent litigator with the potential to possibly be a judge one day.

 
Commercial Litigation
Posted by anonymous
November 05, 2019
Hired Attorney Matthew G. Swanson

Matthew is a results oriented, strategic thinker. He embraces the challenge of high stakes litigation. His professionalism and client oriented practice make the most stressful and complex situations seem manageable. With his ability to anticipate the opposing counsels moves and respect for the practice of law he achieved an excellent result for us in a potentially explosive situation. Not only is he an excellent litigator he is a straight shooter and lays the facts out for his clients in a manner that makes it comprehensible.

 
Commercial Litigation
Posted by anonymous
November 01, 2019
Hired Attorney Matthew G. Swanson

Matthew has worked for my companies as a trial lawyer and appellate lawyer. He has a great demeanor that instils comfort and confidence. He is meticulous in his approach to litigation, and he is able to decipher complex matters and make them easy for clients and judges to understand. He is also cost effective and result oriented.

Commercial Law
Posted by anonymous
October 31, 2019
Hired Attorney Matthew G. Swanson

Matthew is one of the best and most effective I have ever engaged.  His strategic insight into both substantive legal issues and the creation of an effective litigation plan is excellent.  He is agile at refining and sharpening his approach as a case unfolds from research to litigation.  He has a formidable work ethic and is relentless in his commitment to his client’s interests.  And in the heat of litigation or mediation, he is exceptionally articulate, persuasive and effective. 

 
Commercial Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 30, 2019
Hired Attorney Matthew G. Swanson

It's my privilege to recommend Matthew Swanson, an excellent litigation lawyer. Matthew is an extremely thorough professional who always goes above and beyond for his client's best interests. When dealing with tough litigation, Matthew is my first call. He's never afraid to challenge on hard cases or arguments. It’s excellence, not just effort, that I require, and Matthew is my go-to. Matthew has and always will be a key part of our business and success.

 
Corporate Commercial Law
Posted by anonymous
September 05, 2017
Hired Attorney Patrick Heinsen
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
July 28, 2017
Hired Attorney Leanne Cherry

Leanne Cherry prepared my parents Personal Directive and Enduring Power of Attorney. There were a number of occasions during the following years where we ran into problems with Administrators in the Health Care System. Leanne was an excellent resource, incredibility supportive and an outstanding listener. Her professionalism and empathy eases any worries or concerns a family may have. I continue to recommend Leanne to everyone I know.

 
Business Law
Posted by anonymous
January 24, 2015
Hired Attorney Guy J. Pratte

Exceptionally gifted lawyer and advisor.

Admiralty and Maritime Law
Posted by anonymous
December 30, 2014
Hired Attorney P. Jeremy Bolger

It was a pleasure to work with Jeremy Bolger. He was always prepared, well organized, and his interpersonal skills are excellent. I was very impressed with the manner in which our case was presented - forceful when necessary but otherwise matter of fact statements. His approach was well received by the arbitration judge. He did an exceptional job for us.

 
From the Martindale-Avvo Legal Network

Services

Areas of Law

  • Appellate Practice
  • Technology and Science 2
    • Biotechnology
    • Information Technology
  • Class Actions
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction and Engineering
  • Education Law
  • Employee Benefits 1
    • Pensions
  • Energy 1
    • Electricity Law
  • Entertainment Law
  • Environmental Law 1
    • Climate Change
  • Fidelity and Surety
  • Finance 3
    • Structured Finance
    • Financial Institution Regulation
    • Financial Restructuring
  • Business Law 3
    • Franchises and Franchising
    • Business Immigration
    • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Government 1
    • Government Relations
  • Health Care 1
    • Hospital Law
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Insolvency
  • Insurance
  • Intellectual Property 1
    • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • International Trade 3
    • Japan Trade
    • Pacific Rim Trade
    • China Trade
  • Investments 3
    • Capital Markets
    • Derivatives
    • Investment Management
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Labor (Labour) and Employment
  • Leases and Leasing 1
    • Commercial Leasing
  • Municipal Law 1
    • Municipal Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Commercial Law 4
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Commercial Real Estate Finance
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Corporate Commercial Law
  • Regulatory Law
  • Securities
  • Taxation
  • Torts 1
    • Tort Liability
  • Transportation
  • Natural Resources 3
    • Forestry Law
    • Mining Law
    • Oil and Gas Law
  • Real Estate 1
    • Hotel and Resort Law
  • Resorts and Leisure 1
    • Hospitality Law
  • Banking Law 2
    • Lender Law
    • Banking Litigation
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law 1
    • Maritime Law
  • Advertising and Marketing 3
    • Marketing Law
    • Sponsorship Law
    • Advertising Law
  • Administrative Law 1
    • Public Law
  • Indians and Native Populations 1
    • Aboriginal Law
  • Aviation Law
  • Corporate Law 3
    • Corporate Finance
    • Corporate Governance
    • Corporate Taxation
  • Professional Liability 1
    • Directors and Officers Liability
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estates
    • Wealth Planning
  • Property Law 1
    • Expropriation Law
  • Family Law
  • Agency and Distributorships 1
    • Franchise Distribution
  • Communications and Media 1
    • Information and Privacy
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures 1
    • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
  • Law Enforcement 1
    • Police Liability
  • Litigation 1
    • Securities Litigation
  • Unfair Competition
  • Other 1
    • Fraud

Office Details

  • Languages

    Besides an overall bilingual English-French capacity
    BLG offers services in M
    arin
    Cantonese
    Spanish
    Italian
    among others.

  • Partnership & Affiliations
    Partnerships

    Lawyers
    Patent & Trade-mark Agents

  • Representative Clients

    Clients come from around the world and include a wide range of commercial enterprises from major multinationals to emerging leaders. As well, BLG acts for public sector clients including governments from the municipal to national level.

  • Additional Links

    http://www.blg.com

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

4.3
21 reviews

1000 de La Gauchetière Street West, Suite 900Montreal, QC H3B 5H4Canada

Email Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Case type is required.
I am is required.
First name is required.
Last name is required.
A valid zip code is required.
Country is required.
State is required.
A valid city is required.
A valid email address is required.
A valid phone number is required.
Message is required.
0/1000 characters

By clicking the Submit button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Lawyers.com and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

You should not send any sensitive or confidential information through this site. Emails sent through this site do not create an attorney-client relationship and may not be treated as privileged or confidential. The lawyer or law firm you are contacting is not required to, and may choose not to, accept you as a client. The internet is not necessarily secure and emails sent though this site could be intercepted or read by third parties.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA. See Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Thank you! Your message has been successfully sent.

For your records, a copy of this email has been sent to test@test.com.

Summary of Your Message
Case Type:
I am a/an:
First Name:
Last Name:
City:
Zip Code or Postal Code:
State:
Country:
Phone Number:
Message:
Return to Profile Reset Form
Lawyers.com Client Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Ratings™ display reviews submitted by individuals who have either hired or consulted the lawyers or law firms.

The Client Review Rating score is determined through the aggregation of validated responses. People who submit reviews are either individuals who consulted with the lawyer/law firm or who hired the lawyer/law firm and want to share their experience of that lawyer or law firm with other potential clients. Reviewers can be anyone who consults or hires a lawyer including in-house counsel, corporate executives, small business owners, and private individuals.

Martindale-Hubbell validates that a reviewer is a person with a valid email address. As part of the review process, respondents must affirm that they have had an initial consultation, are currently a client or have been a client of the lawyer or law firm identified, although Martindale-Hubbell cannot confirm the lawyer/client relationship as it is often confidential. The content of the responses is entirely from reviewers.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome and Martindale-Hubbell accepts no responsibility for the content or accuracy of any review. For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Ratings, please visit our Client Review Page

Martindale Peer Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are the gold standard in attorney ratings, and have been for more than a century. These ratings indicate attorneys who are widely respected by their peers for their ethical standards and legal expertise in a specific area of practice.

The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings process is the gold standard due to its objectivity and comprehensiveness. Lawyers solicited for peer reviews include both those selected by the attorney being reviewed and lawyers independently selected by Martindale-Hubbell. All reviewers are verified as attorneys through Martindale-Hubbell’s extensive attorney database. Only attorneys practicing at least three years and receiving a sufficient number of reviews from non-affiliated attorneys are eligible to receive a Rating.

What are the different Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings?*

• AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

• Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

• Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Lawyers who have received peer reviews after 2009 will display more detailed information, including practice areas, summary ratings, detailed numeric ratings and written feedback (if available). Details for individual reviews received before 2009 are not displayed.

Attorneys that receive reviews from their peers, but not a sufficient number to establish a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, will have those reviews display on our websites.

For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™, please visit our Ratings Page on Martindale.com and our Frequently Asked Questions