Stéphane Cléroux

Senior Partner

Lawyer, mediator and accredited arbitrator

514 285-2727 ext. 213
scleroux@forsetiavocats.ca

I am one of the founding partners of Forseti. As an accredited arbitrator and mediator, I also act in this capacity as I am regularly solicited by colleagues for various types of cases. With more than 25 years of experience in dispute management and resolution (before the courts, in arbitration and in mediation), I make sure to put this experience to good use.

As a business owner and serial entrepreneur, I understand the reality of business and the situations that business owners face. I represent and advise a varied clientele, including individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes before all civil courts in Quebec as well as in mediation and arbitration.

I stand out for the practical, effective and creative strategies, solutions and approaches that I propose to my clients during negotiations, mediations, in the course of a case or in court.

Professional involvement and recognition

Institut de médiation et d’arbitrage du Québec (IMAQ); member of the sectoral arbitration table and of the nomination committee for experts Canadian Bar Association
Canadian Bar Association

Social commitments

Director of L’Auberge communautaire du Sud-Ouest
Involvement in several philanthropic and fundraising organizations

Representative mandates

I have represented major real estate developers in the management, negotiation and settlement of disputes surrounding the construction of prestigious residential and commercial real estate complexes, industrial sites and public and private works.
I have represented numerous general contractors, subcontractors and other stakeholders in construction litigation.
I have conducted several mediations, settlement conferences and hard negotiations as a participant representative or mediator.
I have been involved in a variety of major cases, including shareholder, commercial and estate litigation, extraordinary remedies (injunctions, seizures, Anton Piller, Mareva, Norwich, etc.), employer claims and investigations for employee fraud, unenforceability, insolvency, real estate and condominium law.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME

When I work on your files:

I take a step back to visualize the problem as a whole and develop the most appropriate strategy for the situation.
I support alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and seek to promote a practical approach.
For me, whenever possible, a well-conducted, reasoned negotiation will always be preferable to litigation.
I am said to be very determined and goal-oriented.

When I take time for myself:

- I love to challenge myself physically and mentally. Anything is possible: marathons, triathlons, 70.3 km and 140.6 km Ironman races, Gran Fondos, skiathlons, golf and tennis tournaments… I’m all about challenges!
- An artist at heart, I’m passionate about writing, painting and music. Some of my own paintings adorn the walls of the office and those of some friends’ and colleagues’ residences.
- Fortunately, I don’t rely on my singing and instrument playing to make a living!
- My family and friends are at the heart of my life. The important thing is not where I go or where I am, but with whom..