Claire K.A. Peacock

Claire is a lawyer focusing her practice on litigation, particularly in commercial and contractual law, shareholder disputes, and class actions. She represents a diverse range of clients, from SMEs to large corporations, before Quebec’s trial, appellate, and administrative courts.

Her curiosity drives Claire to meticulously examine the legal issues her clients face, and her collaborative approach enables clear and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Claire worked as an associate at a renowned boutique law firm specializing in litigation.

• Representing one of the world’s largest manufacturers of agricultural machinery in several product liability cases.
• Representing the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association before the Court of Appeal, an NGO advocating for the rights of all Canadians, to invalidate a provision of the Highway Safety Code due to its discriminatory effects, particularly regarding racial profiling.
• Acting as lead counsel in a trial involving a contractual dispute over the production of a website and mobile application, successfully managing the entire case.
• Representing a software company in a shareholders’ dispute.
• Securing the revocation of a judgment due to the previous lawyer’s professional negligence.
• Arguing successfully the lack of confidentiality between the City of Montreal and the Inspector General’s office in relation to a dispute over the Formula E event.