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Marc-André Fabien Associé/Partner Montréal

Marc-André Fabien, AdE

Partner Fasken
Jurisdiction Québec, 1982
Language(s) French, English
Office(s) Montréal
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Overview

Marc-André G. Fabien, Ad. E. is a seasoned litigator and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers recognized for his mastery of high-profile complex litigation with frequent high-profile media coverage. He specializes in commercial and shareholders’ disputes, securities litigation and penal proceedings, and litigation involving federal, provincial and municipal bodies. In addition, he is the President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee.

Marc-André appears before all levels of courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada, the Court of Appeal of Québec, the Superior Court, various administrative tribunals, and the International Court of Arbitration for Sport. He also lectured at the Faculty of Law of the Université de Montréal, where he taught the art of advocacy.

His vast experience before the courts has earned him an excellent reputation among the judiciary. He is especially sought for his strategic expertise.

Marc-André G. Fabien, Ad.E., has written several articles on environmental law, property assessment and corporate criminal liability.

In 2012, he was awarded the title of Lawyer Emeritus (Ad.E.) by the Barreau du Québec,  an honour reserved for lawyers known for their outstanding professional career, outstanding contribution to the legal profession, or outstanding social and community standing that has brought honour to the legal profession. Marc-André continues to be involved as a member of various associations, in particular a long involvement with the Canadian Paralympic Committee.

His social involvement has earned him many honours, including the Ensemble Diversity Award, the University of Montréal Law School Alumni Association Award and the 150th Anniversary of Confederation Medal awarded by the Senate.

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Litigation Lawyer in Montreal - Marc-André Fabien | Fasken

Achievements

Client Work

  • Expropriation matter for Cadillac Fairview Limited Corporation and Ivanhoe Cambridge Inc. in connection with the extension of the Société de transport de Montréal’s blue line, [Case - Cadillac Fairview Limited Corporation and Ivanhoé Cambridge inc.]
  • Representation of the Judicial Council of Québec in the context of the Reference pertaining to the monetary competence of the Court of Québec over civil matters and its competence over administrative appeals, [Case - Conseil de la magistrature du Québec], Reference pertaining to the monetary competence of the Court of Québec over civil matters and its competence over administrative appeals.
  • RAMQ Administrative investigation of Pharmaprix owner-pharmacists, [Case - Pharmaprix /Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaciens propriétaires]
  • Constitutional challenge in the Superior Court of Québec attacking controversial amendments to the Patented Medicines Regulations and the validity of the existing PMPRB regime under the Patent Act, [Case - Merck Canada Inc., Janssen Inc., Servier Canada Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim Canada Ltd/Ltée, Bayer Canada Inc., Theratechnologies Inc., and an additional (Confidential) pharmaceutical company], Constitutional challenge in the Superior Court of Québec.
  • Reference to the Québec Court of Appeal regarding the Court of Québec’s financial jurisdiction threshold, as well as the appellate jurisdiction attributed to it, [Case - Conseil de la magistrature du Québec]
  • Procureur général du Québec et Agence métropolitaine de transport v. Pièces d’autos de Montréal-Nord inc., 2016 QCCS 4620 (Superior Court, Court of Québec and the Administrative Tribunal of Québec), [Case - Confidential Client]
  • Canada Post wins before Quebec Court of Appeal, [Case - Confidential Client]
  • Ex-president of Jitec fined nearly US$900,000 for insider trading and fraudulent transactions, [Case - Autorité des marchés financiers]
  • Alstom Canada Inc. v. Société de transport de Montréal, [Case - Société de transport de Montréal]

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB Université de Montréal

Community involvement

  • President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee
  • Chair of the Board of directors, Collège Stanislas
  • Honorary Chair of the Éducaloi 2018 fundraising campaign
  • Member of the Supreme Court Advocacy Institute
  • Member of the Journées Strasbourgeoises Committee

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers - 2016

Knowledge

  • The expropriation process: Protecting your interests and defending your rights, 9/20/2021
  • Should You Challenge Your New 2017-2018-2019 Property Tax Assessment Roll?, 3/28/2017
  • How to Counter Municipal Tax Increases, 3/21/2014

Events

News

Publications

  • Responsabilité municipale et gouvernementale, 6/7/2009
  • La théorie de l'expectative légitime ou le silence est-il d'or?, 3/4/2009
  • L'AMF gardienne de la loi, 1/15/2008
Article Responsabilité municipale et gouvernementale
Article La théorie de l'expectative légitime ou le silence est-il d'or?
Article L'AMF gardienne de la loi

Speaking Engagements

  • Demonstration: Why decision is/is not reasonable, 1/18/2017
  • Demonstration: Why process was/was not fair, 1/17/2017
  • Strasbourg Lectures 2016 (Les Journées Strasbourgeoises 2016), 6/26/2016
Demonstration: Why decision is/is not reasonable Dealing Effectively with Judicial Review: Seminar in Administrative Law organized by the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) location location Quebec Hôtel Château Laurier
Demonstration: Why process was/was not fair Dealing Effectively with Judicial Review: Seminar in Administrative Law organized by the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) location location Quebec Hôtel Château Laurier
Strasbourg Lectures 2016 (Les Journées Strasbourgeoises 2016) Lecture Chair - Strasbourg Lectures 2016 organized by the Canadian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies. location location Strasbourg Hilton International Hotel

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