Background
François Longpré is a partner at our Montréal office. He currently heads the Labour and Employment Group locally. Admitted to the Québec Bar in 1989, he graduated from McGill University in 1988 with degrees in both Common Law and Québec Civil Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University.
Areas of Practice
- Mr. Longpré practises in our Labour and Employment Group in the areas of labour relations, employment law, workers compensation, occupational health and safety, human rights and workplace privacy.
Professional Experience
- In the areas of labour relations, he represents employers before arbitrators, the Labour Relations Board and at the bargaining table.
- He regularly appears before the civil courts in wrongful dismissal claims and defends employers faced with labour standards complaints.
- He has often appeared before the Occupational Injuries Board.
- He gives practical advice to his clients to help them manage litigation risks and deal with issues strategically.
- He is regularly called upon to speak publicly in continuing education forums and in the media on matters relevant to his practice.
Professional and Community Activities
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association
- Certified Human Resources Professional
