Philippe Larochelle

Associate Counsel | Montréal

514.871.5470

Portrait of Philippe Larochelle

Overview

Philippe Larochelle practises in the areas of labour and employment litigation as well as commercial litigation. He represents a vast array of employers, entrepreneurs, shareholders and executives. Philippe pleads regularly before common law courts and the Tribunal administratif du travail.

Working closely alongside our team of partners, Philippe defends the interests of our clients with respect to files touching upon the application of labour and employment laws, such as in the following instances: injunctive relief (restrictive contractual clauses, duty of loyalty, confidential data theft and intellectual property), dismissals, monetary complaints, psychological harassment, banned practices, employee discipline and performance, workplace contracts and policies, contestation of certification applications and grievance arbitration as well as negotiation of collective agreements and maintenance of essential services.

Before he began working in private practice in 2014, Philippe had worked for two years as research assistant to constitutional law professor Benoit Pelletier, Ad. E. He helped Me Pelletier in the preparation of conferences, report writing for the federal government and the publication of several texts, including one that was quoted three times by the Supreme Court of Canada in the Reference re Senate Reform, 2014 SCC 32.

Professional achievements & leadership

  • Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal, 2007

Thought leadership

Languages spoken

  • French
  • English

Bar admissions & education

  • Quebec, 2014
  • LL.M., Labour Law, Université du Québec à Montréal, ongoing
  • LL.L., University of Ottawa (magna cum laude – with great distinction), 2012