Our Firm
Kugler Kandestin was founded in Montréal in 1926 and is recognized as one of Québec’s most well-respected and successful law firms.
At the heart of our practice is the trust and confidence our clients place in us. We prioritize their unique needs and best interests, providing the highest level of representation, advice, and guidance throughout our work. Each case is approached with a mix of practicality, efficiency, and creativity, ensuring that every client—whether an individual, mid-sized business, or large corporation—receives our full attention and dedication.
Our reputation with our peers and in the courtroom is a testament to our firm’s core values and standards, and the excellence and integrity of our attorneys.
Our track record of success reflects the level of care we bring to each case, our work ethic and collaborative teamwork, and our unwavering commitment to pursuing justice for our clients.
About Us
What We Do
Over nearly a century, we have built the most prominent bodily injury practice in the Province of Québec. Our dedicated team has successfully represented hundreds of individuals with serious injuries, ensuring they receive the justice and compensation they deserve in the largest settlements and judgments ever obtained in the Province of Québec.
In the field of class actions, we have been repeatedly recognized by Québec courts as pioneers and leaders. With over 20 years of experience and expertise, particularly in matters pertaining to sexual abuse class actions, cases involving constitutional rights, and consumer rights matters, we have obtained precedent-setting judgments and settlements and secured hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.
Our expertise includes civil and commercial litigation, where we handle a diverse range of cases, from shareholders’ disputes and oppression claims to all types of contractual disputes, business conflicts, real-estate disputes, and arbitration matters.
We are also highly skilled in bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring, and commercial transactions, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to every matter.
Experience and Recognition
We represent clients at all levels of court in Québec, and have appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, private arbitrations and mediations, and various administrative tribunals.
Our firm and our distinguished attorneys are regularly recognized by our peers in leading professional associations and publications, including Best Lawyers in Canada, Lexpert, Benchmark Litigation Canada, and Chambers Global.
Access to Justice
We are committed advocates for access to justice. We understand that in some cases, legal costs can be a barrier, which is why we frequently offer contingency fee arrangements for personal injury, class action, and certain civil and commercial litigation matters. In those cases, we are only compensated when we achieve favorable outcomes for our clients, whether through out-of-court settlements or successful judgments.
Community Involvement
We are proud to contribute to the legal community and faculties of law at Québec universities as guest lecturers and speakers in our fields of practice and as members of committees of the Barreau du Québec and the Canadian Bar Association.
Outside of the firm, we are deeply committed to the communities we serve and to making a positive impact. Our attorneys actively volunteer and support various charitable organizations and foundations.