Christian Leblanc is first and foremost a litigator. He has extensive experience with respect to commercial and intellectual property litigation, including class actions and arbitrations.
Christian has been appointed as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the most prestigious legal associations in North America. This is a testimony to the highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism and collegiality displays with his clients and colleagues.
A seasoned litigator, Christian has acted on behalf of clients before the Supreme Court of Canada as well as Courts of every level in Quebec and different administrative tribunals. He appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada on ten occasions.
He also has a practice in life science litigation, with a focus on patents, particularly in pharmaceutical patents. He has an extensive practice in administrative law, particularly with respect to pharmaceutical regulations and the CRTC.
His practice also encompasses telecommunications, communications and media law.
Christian has been recognized in numerous legal directories for his exceptional understanding with respect to particular industries. Notably, he is recognized by Best Lawyers in corporate and commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, life sciences, communications law and technology law.
Christian delivers seminars and taught at both Concordia University and École du Barreau du Québec.
Christian notably was a speaker at the Canadian Bar Association 2024 Spring Skilled Lawyers Series on “expert witnesses and persuasive testimony in technology cases”, where he presented and shared his experience with respect to the testimony of experts in the scientific and technological world.
