Marie-Noël Rochon has been practicing civil and commercial litigation for over ten years, concentrating her practice in the fields of securities, financial services, and corporate governance. She is actively involved with her clients to find solutions that are in line with the applicable regulatory framework while meeting the clients’ operational imperatives. Our clients consult her even before disputes occur in order to adjust their policies and procedures in the light of legislative and regulatory developments. They retain her services when contentious situations arise, particularly in the context of regulatory investigations or civil liability lawsuits. Marie-Noël regularly acts on behalf of securities advisors, brokers and dealers, before the courts, specialized tribunals and disciplinary and regulatory bodies.
Having a keen interest in governance issues, Marie-Noël has obtained her certification in ethics and compliance (CEC designation). This additional qualification enables her to advise clients on their contractual practices, internal governance and risk management. Marie-Noël is often called upon to advise various boards of directors and to represent directors in cases of oppression remedy or in litigation involving directors’ liability. She also advises and represents both public bodies and bidders in matters relating to calls for tenders, in particular in the complaint process for public tenders.
As a speaker and author, Marie-Noël frequently publishes on various topics related to her practice and is often asked to speak on securities matters, both for the benefit of her colleagues and for the continuing education of investment advisors. Her achievements have been recognized by her peers, as Marie-Noël appears on Benchmark Canada’s “Litigation Future Star” list since 2019 and its “40 & Under Hot List” since 2020.
Committed to issues of diversity and inclusion, Marie-Noël co-chairs the firm’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee and works to promote a truly inclusive workplace. She is also the firm’s delegate to the Quebec Bar’s Panorama project, which aims to achieve greater ethno-cultural diversity within the profession.
