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Lucas Métral practices in commercial litigation, class actions, and both domestic and international arbitration.

Overview

He represents clients in complex disputes involving commercial, public, constitutional and regulatory law, with experience in urgent proceedings such as injunctions and safeguard orders. His practice includes a particular focus on cross-border matters and international arbitration.

Before joining Bennett Jones, Lucas worked for several years at a prominent national law firm, where he developed a broad litigation and arbitration practice. He also completed a secondment with a major Canadian financial institution, advising on regulatory and litigation issues from within its legal department. Earlier in his career, he interned in the contracts and intellectual property group of a leading Canadian aeronautics company.

Lucas is a member of the Barreau du Québec and the Barreau de Paris. He holds a combined LL.B./MBA from the Université de Sherbrooke, as well as a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in French, European, and International Business Law from Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and conducted research at the CRCHUM under Dr. Pavel Hamet in the field of personalized medicine. Fluent in English, French, and Italian, Lucas regularly publishes on arbitration-related topics and has a strong interest in legal innovation and workflow optimization.

Client Work

Pharmascience, in defence of a class action for allegations of product defect, failure to warn and manufacturing practices 
Zijin Mining, Jin Cheng Mining and Cominiere, in ongoing international arbitration disputes over one of the world's largest lithium deposits, with claims worth hundreds of millions of dollars
McGill University, challenging the Higher Education Minister's policies on francization and tuition fees for out-of-province students
Air Canada in a class action lawsuit involving allegations of breach of contract and management rights related to the issuance of flight passes
Conseil de la magistrature, in a dispute over justices appointments involving executive powers, judicial independence, and bilingualism requirements
Vigi Santé Ltée in a class action lawsuit alleging breaches of civil liability and violations of fundamental rights related to COVID-19 management in a long-term care facility

Recognitions & Awards

Best Lawyers Canada

Ranked, Ones to Watch, Corporate and Commercial Litigation

Education & Bar Admissions

Education

  • Université de Montréal, B.Sc., (Biology), 2016
  • Université de Sherbrooke, Law & MBA (LL.B./MBA), 2020
  • Université Paris-Panthéon-Assas, Master in French, European and International Business Law (LL.M.), 2023

Bar Admissions

  • Quebec, 2021
  • Paris, 2023