Blais Services Juridiques Inc.
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MEDIATION

LEGAL SERVICES

BUSINESS CONSULTING

Simon Blais, Attorney, Certified Mediator, MBA

Our services

Mediation in civil, commercial and labour matters

Our mediation services help our clients find solutions in preventing and managing conflicts and litigations. With a solid experience as litigator, director and consultant for local and international clients, Mr. Blais adapts the mediation process to each unique situation. 

Legal Services

Whether in civil, commercial or labour issues, we guide you through the legal implications. In a language that you understand, we provide a clear view of your rights and obligations for each case. From there, we are here to represent you in every step along the way.

Business Consulting

In a world of rapid change and increased business complexity, organizations face multiple challenges. These challenges include developing appropriate strategies to drive growth and increase competitive advantage, developing skills to use Big Data efficiently, preparing for change, managing projects  and implementing best practices for corporate governance.  


We are there to help you overcome these challenges. We are recognized for our expertise and business skills, and our ability to deliver practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to our clients' needs.

Remote services

Please note that we are able to provide the vast majority of our services remotely, notably by virtual tools. Our IT system ensure that we can provide our services in a secure and confidential manner.   

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About Us

Simon Blais, Attorney, Certified Mediator, MBA / Avocat, Médiateur Accrédité, MBA

Simon Blais, Attorney, Certified Mediator, MBA

Simon Blais is an attorney and a certified mediator. He also has a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Durham University, United Kingdom.


In the course of his practice, Me Blais acts mainly as a mediator in civil, commercial and labour issues. He assists parties in the process of alternative dispute resolution. 


Prior to his practice within Blais Legal Services Inc.,  Me Blais was the Founder and Managing Director of Stratco International Limited, a business consulting firm based in Barbados. He was then advising his international clientele on a variety of business and organizational issues.

Me Blais has practiced as an attorney during several years within private firms in Montreal, advising several companies of the S&P 500 as well as smaller organizations on management and legal issues. He represented major insurers before courts in litigation matters. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Orchestre Metropolitain (Montreal, Canada) for 4 years.


On a more personal note, Me Blais has been a mentor notably for candidates to the master in business administration and master in international management programs of Durham University (United Kingdom) since 2016. 

Qualifications & Professional Associations

- Attorney called to the Bar of Quebec (Canada), 2007​

- Certified Mediator in civil, commercial and labour by the Barreau du Quebec

- Certified Mediator of the Institute of Mediation and Arbitration of Quebec (IMAQ) 

- Member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada (ADRIC)

- Member of the International Academy of Mediators (IAM)

- M.B.A., Durham University (United Kingdom), 2011
- LL.B., University of Montreal (Canada), 2006

- Civil and Commercial Mediation Program, University of Sherbrooke (Canada), 2019

- Member of the American Bar Association (ABA), (Dispute Resolution and Business Law Section)
- Member of the Association of MBAs (AMBA)

- Member of the Association of MBA of Quebec (AMBAQ)
- Member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society (BGS)

Latest publications

Judicial delays: Mediation offers solutions

Judicial delays: Mediation offers solutions

Judicial delays: Mediation offers solutions

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In the face of judicial delays, mediation offers interesting solutions...

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Virtual mediation

Judicial delays: Mediation offers solutions

Judicial delays: Mediation offers solutions

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 Virtual mediation has many advantages...  

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What is mediation?

Judicial delays: Mediation offers solutions

What is mediation?

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 Mediation is a private form of alternative dispute resolution...  

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Blais Legal Services Inc.

1000 De La Gauchetière Street West, Suite 2400, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3B 4W5

Tel.: 514-448-5054 Fax: 855-921-1846

Opening hours

Due to government measures related to COVID-19, please note that we are not receiving client at our office until further notice. However, we still provide our services remotely accordingly to our regular schedule.


Monday to Friday : 9H00 to 17H00

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