A commercial lawyer helps you when a contract is not honored or a dispute arises in the course of your business activities. Whether you are a business or an individual, a contract is a legally binding commitment, and a lawyer ensures your rights are fully exercised.

The first step is a thorough analysis of your contract. Your lawyer identifies the breached clauses, evaluates each party's obligations, and determines the strength of your legal position. They examine termination conditions, penalty clauses, warranties, and the dispute resolution mechanisms provided in the contract.

In case of breach of contract, the lawyer precisely calculates the damages you have suffered: direct financial losses, lost earnings, additional costs incurred, and moral prejudice if applicable. They first send a formal notice demanding contract performance or financial compensation within a specific deadline. This step is mandatory in Quebec before any legal proceedings.

If negotiation fails, your lawyer can guide you through commercial mediation, an option that is often faster, confidential, and less expensive than the courts. If mediation is unsuccessful, they file a lawsuit before the Quebec Superior Court and represent you at every stage of the judicial process.

Your lawyer handles breached service contracts, business partnership agreements, disputes with suppliers or clients, unmet warranties, violated confidentiality clauses, non-solicitation agreements that are not respected, and conflicts between shareholders. Before signing an important new contract, a lawyer can also review it to identify risks and protect your interests. Investing in an upfront legal review costs much less than settling a dispute after the fact.