Industrial Lawyers for the Manufacturing Sector

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Manufacturing sector

The manufacturing sector is comprised of SMEs, large factories, manufacturers, and processors. Every industry player must navigate their own set of legal challenges, such as drafting contracts with suppliers and clients as well as managing supply chains. Our attorneys can support manufacturing companies in managing their human resources, particularly regarding disputes involving labor standards and health and safety regulated by the CNESST. This also includes product liability and commercial litigation.

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An Overview of Our Services:

  • Drafting and negotiation of contracts with raw material suppliers;
  • Supply and distribution contracts;
  • Manufacturing and subcontracting agreements;
  • Sales contracts with clients (B2B, B2C);
  • Licensing agreements and intellectual property;
  • Quality, deadline, and penalty clauses;
  • Protection during negotiations with major contractors;
  • Management of international contracts (import/export).
  • Disputes with suppliers (delays, quality issues, breach of contract);
  • Disputes with customers (defects, non-payment, warranties);
  • Disputes between partners or shareholders;
  • Unfair competition and market protection;
  • Contractual claims and non-performance;
  • Debt recovery;
  • Mediation and resolution of commercial disputes;
  • Representation before civil and commercial courts.
  • Incorporation and manufacturing business structure;
  • Governance and board of directors;
  • Mergers and acquisitions of plants or manufacturing businesses;
  • Corporate reorganization and restructuring;
  • Family manufacturing business succession;
  • Due diligence for industrial acquisitions;
  • Financing and fundraising for expansion;
  • Intellectual property protection and patents.
  • Employment contracts for production and management staff;
  • Unionization management and labor relations;
  • Collective bargaining and collective agreements;
  • Occupational health and safety (CNESST) in industrial settings;
  • Workplace accidents and occupational diseases;
  • Labor standards specific to the manufacturing sector;
  • Dismissal and termination of employment;
  • Support during CNESST inspections.
  • Product liability for defective products;
  • Defense against claims from customers or users;
  • Management of manufactured product recalls;
  • Compliance with quality and safety standards;
  • Product-related class actions;
  • Product liability insurance;
  • Protection against abusive claims;
  • Crisis management protocols and reputation protection.

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