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Langlois Kronström Desjardins names new partner

Québec City, January 25, 2012 – Law firm Langlois Kronström Desjardins is pleased to announce that Yan Paquette, a member of its insurance and financial-services law team, has been named a partner.

Admitted to the Québec bar in 2000, Yan practices primarily in the areas of litigation and financial-services law. He has specific expertise in various aspects of the financial markets including insurance, securities, compliance, distribution of financial products and services, registration, inspections and investigations, and civil, disciplinary and penal proceedings.

In addition to representing various financial-services industry stakeholders in litigious matters, Yan also advises corporate entities on governance, the design and distribution of financial products and services, and regulatory compliance. He frequently interacts with regulatory bodies, and occasionally represents them.

"Our new partner's unique experience and expertise was acquired through occupying various senior management positions with a regulatory authority. His appointment as a partner underscores our firm's commitment to developing our strength in the financial services area and to offering our clients significantly value-added services", stated Jean-François Gagnon, managing partner of Langlois Kronström Desjardins.

About Langlois Kronström Desjardins
Langlois Kronström Desjardins (lkd.ca) is one of the largest law firms in Quebec, with nearly 100 professionals working in the Montréal and Québec City metropolitan areas. With a total of some 200 individuals making up our team, we are able to offer our clientele a complete range of legal services renowned for their exceptional quality in business law, civil and commercial litigation, labour and administrative law, maritime and admiralty law, and public and private real estate law.

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For further information, please contact:

Jean-François Gagnon
Managing Partner
418 650-7098

Geneviève Lebel
Senior Consultant, Communications and Media/Public Relations
418 650-7015

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