Richard Vachon

Richard Vachon


Woods s.e.n.c.r.l.

Recognized since 2016

Montréal, Quebec

Practice Areas

Administrative and Public Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Class Action Litigation

Construction Law

Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Defamation and Media Law

Director and Officer Liability Practice

Labour and Employment Law

Product Liability Law

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Richard Vachon practices mainly in the fields of commercial litigation, class actions, litigation in securities, defamation, and employment law. He pleads regularly before the courts of first instance and the Court of Appeal of Quebec as well as arbitration tribunals. He also acts as strategic advisor to many of his clients. Notable representative clients, among others, include: Chrysler Canada Inc.; Quebecor Inc.; Groupe TVA Inc.; Desjardins Securities Inc.; Former Member of the Liaison Committee with the Bureau de decision et de revision in relation to securities.
https://woods.qc.ca/en/team/richard-vachon

Location
  • 2000, avenue McGill College
    Bureau 1700
    Montréal, QC H3A 3H3
    Canada
Languages
  • English
  • French
Education
  • University of Montreal, graduated 2001
Bar Admissions
  • Quebec, Barreau du Québec, 2002

Woods s.e.n.c.r.l.
Headquarters: Montréal, Quebec

18 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

7 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Defamation and Media Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Defamation and Media Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Defamation and Media Law, Montréal, Canada (2025)
  • Defamation and Media Law, Montréal, Canada (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Administrative and Public Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Class Action Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate and Commercial Litigation
  • Defamation and Media Law
  • Director and Officer Liability Practice
  • Labour and Employment Law
  • Product Liability Law

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Canada “Lawyer of the Year” 2022


by Best Lawyers

Richard Vachon is honored as 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in Montréal, Canada for Defamation and Media Law.

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