Noah Boudreau is a member of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution group. Noah acts regularly for internationally known corporations in the defence of significant private and class actions. Many of his cases have cross-border and international implications and Noah works closely with counsel in the U.S. and other jurisdictions to ensure strategic co-ordination of cases across borders. Noah has extensive experience coordinating all aspects of Canadian multi-jurisdictional class actions, with a particular emphasis on consumer protection, product liability, cybersecurity and privacy, competition, and securities class actions.
In addition to representing clients in lawsuits and other litigious proceedings, Noah also advises manufacturers, distributors, importers, and retailers on the regulatory requirements of various products, risk management issues and corrective actions including consumer protection legislation, product warnings and recalls.
Noah also has significant knowledge of and experience in e-commerce and the evolving legislation governing online marketplaces. In addition to reviewing general terms and conditions, Noah provides representation in court, and coordinates meetings with Québec’s Consumer Protection Office. By providing a comprehensive range of services, Noah helps companies navigate the online legal landscape to build strategies for success.
Noah has been recognized as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation and was named to Benchmark’s Litigation’s 40 & Under Hotlist. He is also recognized as a Leading Lawyer by the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and as one of the Best Lawyers in Canada by Best Lawyers in the areas of Class Action Litigation, Product Liability Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation.
Noah is a frequent speaker on topics related to class actions, consumer protection and product liability and is an active member of the Defense Research Institute (DRI) and is the current Chair of the Mass Torts & Class Actions Specialty Litigation Group on the Product Liability Steering Committee, as well as Canada’s country Chair on International Steering Committee.
Prior to joining the firm, Noah earned a BA with a double major in journalism and political science from Concordia University, and a double bachelor's degree in civil law and common law from McGill University.