Overview

### Bio
Luc Deshaies is the managing partner of Gowling WLG’s Montréal office and a trusted employment and labour lawyer known for his clear, strategic counsel on complex workforce issues.
Luc focuses on collective and individual labour relations, advising a broad range of players in this field. He also handles labour and employment issues arising from mergers and business transfers.
Consistently recognized by *Chambers Canada*,* Best Lawyers in Canada* and *Lexpert* as a leading lawyer in his field, Luc has appeared before all judicial and administrative tribunals in Québec with jurisdiction over labour and employment matters.
Outside of his practice, Luc is highly active in Québec’s legal profession. He served in the past as Bâtonnier (President) of the Bar of Montreal and has held roles on the Québec Bar’s Executive, Finance and General committees. He currently sits on the Québec Bar’s France–Québec Committee
Luc was also appointed President of the Canadian National Committee of the International Association of Lawyers (UIA) and is currently Vice-President of the International Senate of Bars and Law Societies.
Luc practises in English and French.
### Career & education
#### Education
1985
University of Montréal, LLB
#### Languages
English
French
- ABA - American Bar Association
- IBA - International Bar Association
- UIA - International Association of Lawyers
- CLEL- The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
#### Community involvement
Vice President of the International Bar Association Senate (UIA)
2024
President of UIA (Canada)
2021
President of UIA (Canada)
2020
President of UIA (Canada)
2019
President of UIA (Canada)
2018
President of UIA (Canada)
2017
Member of the Executive Committee of the Barreau du Québec
2013
President of the Bar of Montréal
2013
Member of the Executive Committee of the Barreau du Québec
2012

Practice Areas

• Civil Litigation
• Family Law
• Class Action Plaintiff
• Labour Law
• Employment Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1986 (QC)

Professional Details