Press Release

Montreal, November 8, 2013 – Lavery is pleased to announce that Mr. Auguste Masson has joined the firm as a Business Law partner.

Called to the Quebec Bar in 1984, Mr. Masson has been practising for more than 25 years in commercial and corporate law. He advises and represents a diversified client base that includes manufacturers of automotive and airplane parts, producers and distributors of pharmaceuticals as well as companies involved in food processing, collecting and processing recyclable materials, motion picture production, textiles, paint and furniture, and mining drilling.

Over the years, he has assisted companies at all stages of their development, from their financing endeavours with venture capitalists and institutional investors through to mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations as well as the creation of a number of joint ventures. Mr. Masson has advised a vast array of business clients in implementing a wide range of projects in Canada and worldwide, such as strategic acquisitions,the creation of investment funds, commercial real estate development and asset protection for business owners.

"Lavery is delighted to welcome Auguste Masson. He enjoys an enviable reputation that extends to many aspects of business law. Our firm and our clients will greatly benefit from Auguste’s comprehensive knowledge of the corporate world and his management expertise", said Don McCarty, Managing Partner of the firm.

About Lavery
Founded in 1913, Lavery (lavery.ca) is the leading independent law firm in Quebec. The firm has an active practice in the large urban business centers of Quebec and Eastern Ontario through its offices in Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa. It has also developed strong ties with other firms elsewhere in Canada and is a member of the World Services Group (worldservicesgroup.com), an international network of service firms carrying on business in more than 115 countries.

Source:
Lise Allard
Director
Business Development and Communications
Lavery, de Billy, L.L.P.
514 877-2994