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Hospitality Lawyer for Your Business

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Civil liability
Permits and licenses
Commercial lease
Restaurant Employment Law
Supplier Contracts

Hotels and restaurants

Our lawyers offer comprehensive legal support within the hospitality and restaurant sector. Our firm can assist you with, among other matters, prosecutions for criminal offenses or fines issued by regulatory bodies such as the RACJ and the MAPAQ.

Legal Practice Areas:

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Corporate and commercial law

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Labour and Employment Law

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Liability law

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Personal rights law

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An Overview of Our Services:

  • Liability in cases of food poisoning or contamination;
  • Accidents occurring on the premises (falls, burns);
  • Defense before the MAPAQ (food inspection);
  • Liability related to the overconsumption of alcohol;
  • Civil liability insurance and claims;
  • Crisis management protocols and reputation protection.
  • Negotiation and drafting of commercial leases for restaurants;
  • Lease renewal and negotiation of terms;
  • Industry-specific clauses (extraction, ventilation, liquor licenses);
  • Disputes with landlords (work, nuisances, rent increases);
  • Assignment or sublease of commercial space;
  • Early lease termination;
  • Protection during renovations or improvements.
  • Drafting and negotiating supplier contracts (food, beverages, equipment);
  • Franchise agreements for franchisees or franchisors;
  • Partnership agreements between restaurant partners;
  • Exclusivity agreements with distributors;
  • Service contracts (catering, events, space rental);
  • Legal protection for the purchase or sale of a restaurant;
  • Due diligence for business acquisitions.
  • Customer claims (inadequate service, dissatisfaction, accidents);
  • Disputes with suppliers (non-delivery, defective products, unpaid invoices);
  • Conflicts between partners or business associates;
  • Lawsuits for non-payment of services or goods;
  • Defense against abusive claims;
  • Mediation and amicable settlement;
  • Representation before civil courts.
  • Employment contracts tailored to the sector (cooks, servers, managers);
  • Dismissal and termination of employment in a high-turnover context;
  • Psychological harassment and CNESST complaints;
  • Labour standards specific to the restaurant industry;
  • Support during CNESST inspections or labour standards inspections.
  • Restaurant operating permits;
  • Compliance with municipal bylaws (zoning, business hours, patios);
  • Business licenses and required authorizations;
  • Representation during permit disputes or revocations;
  • Compliance with health and food safety standards.

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