Jacques R. Fournier

Counsel

Montréal
JFournier@blg.com
514.395.2742
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Jacques R. Fournier’s practice is focused on mediation and arbitration of complex disputes, both domestic and international, as well as providing related strategic advice.

As part of the firm’s Professional Excellence Program, he mentors young lawyers specializing in litigation. He also assists firm members in preparing for hearings before the Superior Court and Court of Appeal of Québec.

Prior to joining BLG, Jacques sat as Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Québec from 2015 to 2022. He had been Associate Chief Justice since 2013 following a period as judge at the Court of Appeal in 2011. He was first appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Québec in 2002 and was designated as coordinating judge for the judicial district of Laval in 2007.

Beyond Our Walls

Professional Involvement

  • Director, Canadian Institute for Advanced Legal Studies
  • Member, Canadian Judicial Council

Awards & Recognitions

  • Recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada (Alternative Dispute Resolution & Family Law Mediation) and since 2024 (Corporate and Commercial Litigation).

Bar Admission & Education

  • Québec, 1978
  • LL.L., Université de Montréal, 1977
  • B.A. History, Université de Montréal, 1974