Catherine Couture

She advises and represents clients in complex disputes, particularly in construction law, shareholder disputes, class actions and extraordinary remedies.

She is involved in all stages of cases, from strategy development to representation in court. Recognised for her rigour and strategic thinking, Catherine stands out for her pragmatic approach, tailored to her clients' business objectives.

Before joining Lavery, Catherine practised at a renowned litigation boutique and a national law firm.

Catherine is actively involved in the community, both professionally and philanthropically.

The Act to protect consumers against abusive practices in ticket reselling and online subscription renewal (“Law 10,” formerly Bill 10, “Bill 10”) was adopted on June 11, 2026, and assented to on June 12, 2026. Law 10 is part of the legislature’s efforts to strengthen Quebec’s consumer protection regime. It will come into force on September 12, 2026. However, certain provisions took effect as soon as June 12, 2026, in particular section 10, which provides for the addition of new section 272.1 to the Consumer Protection Act (“CPA”). Some measures in Law 10 are aimed at commercial transparency and making the consumer experience more straightforward. Others, such as the introduction of the new section 272.1 of the CPA, are likely to substantially reconfigure consumer law in Quebec. The Parliamentary Committee significantly amended Bill 10 during its detailed review on May 7, 2026. The most consequential amendment was making the new section 272.1 of the CPA “declaratory,” overriding the Court of Appeal’s interpretation in Union des consommateurs c. Air Canada, 2025 QCCA 480,1 currently under appeal before the Supreme Court of Canada. Ticket reselling: stricter rules focused on disclosure Law 10 introduces a structured regime for ticket resale platforms without prohibiting the business model. The focus is on the quality of information provided to consumers. These requirements will take effect on September 12, 2026. The new provisions impose a transparency requirement from the moment consumers access a website and throughout the entire transaction process. They must be informed that they are using a resale platform—and not dealing directly with the original seller—and must be given clear information about the type of ticket, its original price and applicable terms and conditions. With