About Sabbagh & Associé Inc.
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Me Paul Sabbagh
Admission to the Bar : Quebec: 1987
Training :
- 2022 – Doctor of Laws (LL.D.): University of Montreal
- 2003 – Master of Business Administration M.B.A.: UQAM’s School of Management Sciences (ESG)
- 1985 – LL. L: University of Ottawa
- 1982 – BA Political Science: University of Quebec at Montreal
Me Paul Sabbagh
Profile
Mr. Paul Sabbagh founded the law firm Sabbagh & Associé Inc. in 1987 and has been practicing there as a litigation attorney ever since. His areas of expertise include civil law, real estate law, commercial law, and estate law, with a focus on alternative dispute prevention and resolution methods. His expertise also extends to more complex cases involving international law, both in commercial transactions and in litigation before Quebec courts. He has represented clients before all civil courts in Quebec as well as before the Supreme Court of Canada.
In addition, Me Sabbagh was a lecturer at the University of Montreal. and co-author of “LegisPratique – Code de procédure civile annoté” between 2020 and 2025 He is the author of “La responsabilité civile judiciaire“, published in spring 2023, by LexisNexis. Sabbagh also served on the board of directors of Danse Imédia OBNL Inc. (Festival Quartiers Danses) for 20 years and was on the board of directors of École Alefba Inc., a non-profit organization and language school, for ten years.
- Languages: French, English, and Arabic.
Representative Mandates
- Arbitrator in commercial disputes;
- Development of international commercial structures;
- Excellent knowledge of the culture of Middle Eastern countries, Eastern and Western Europe, and North America; has developed a business network and represented several clients in these regions;
- Expertise in strategic planning for both litigation and commercial matters. (Specialized in business expansion and opening new markets);
- Strategic assessment, strategic planning, organizational alignment with business strategy, internal and external environment analysis, implementation and monitoring;
- Experience in the areas of joint ventures, technology transfer, licensing, distribution, and franchise agreements;
- Appeals and judicial review proceedings
- Mandates in professional liability, civil and commercial litigation
- Mandates in international law and recognition of foreign judgments
- Arbitration and dispute resolution mandates
- Estate and trust litigation
Contact
Profile
Mr. Paul Sabbagh founded the law firm Sabbagh & Associé Inc. in 1987 and has been practicing there as a litigation attorney ever since. His areas of expertise include civil law, real estate law, commercial law, and estate law, with a focus on alternative dispute prevention and resolution methods. His expertise also extends to more complex cases involving international law, both in commercial transactions and in litigation before Quebec courts. He has represented clients before all civil courts in Quebec as well as before the Supreme Court of Canada.
In addition, Me Sabbagh was a lecturer at the University of Montreal. and co-author of “LegisPratique – Code de procédure civile annoté” between 2020 and 2025 He is the author of “La responsabilité civile judiciaire“, published in spring 2023, by LexisNexis. Sabbagh also served on the board of directors of Danse Imédia OBNL Inc. (Festival Quartiers Danses) for 20 years and was on the board of directors of École Alefba Inc., a non-profit organization and language school, for ten years.
- Languages: French, English, and Arabic.
Representative Mandates
- Arbitrator in commercial disputes;
- Development of international commercial structures;
- Excellent knowledge of the culture of Middle Eastern countries, Eastern and Western Europe, and North America; has developed a business network and represented several clients in these regions;
- Expertise in strategic planning for both litigation and commercial matters. (Specialized in business expansion and opening new markets);
- Strategic assessment, strategic planning, organizational alignment with business strategy, internal and external environment analysis, implementation and monitoring;
- Experience in the areas of joint ventures, technology transfer, licensing, distribution, and franchise agreements;
- Appeals and judicial review proceedings
- Mandates in professional liability, civil and commercial litigation
- Mandates in international law and recognition of foreign judgments
- Arbitration and dispute resolution mandates
- Estate and trust litigation
Admission to the Bar : Quebec: 1987
Training :
- 2022 – Doctor of Laws (LL.D.): University of Montreal
- 2003 – Master of Business Administration M.B.A.: UQAM’s School of Management Sciences (ESG)
- 1985 – LL. L: University of Ottawa
- 1982 – BA Political Science: University of Quebec at Montreal
Me Yasmina Boukossa
Admission to the Bar : Québec, 2011 | Algérie, 1999
Training :
- 2022 – Doctorate in International Law (LL.D.) – University of Quebec at Montreal
- 2019 – Graduate Program in International Administration – National School of Public Administration (ENAP)
- 2008 – Master in Business Law – University of Montreal
- 2007 – D.E.S.S. in international law – University of Montreal
- 2006 – Certificate in Translation – McGill University
- 2004 – Teaching license in a foreign language – Faculty of foreign languages – Algiers
- 1995 – LL.L – Faculty of Algiers
Me Yasmina Boukossa
Profile
Yasmina Boukossa has been practicing as a lawyer in dispute related cases with the Sabbagh & Associé Inc. law firm since 2011. Her areas of expertise include litigation in civil law, real estate law, and international law. Ms. Boukossa is also in charge of cases related to labour law (labour standards, labour code and cases that fall under 47.2. It can be argued that Ms. Boukossa is one of, if not the most, experienced immigration lawyer in Montreal.
- Spoken and written languages : French, English, Spanish and Arabic.
Representative Mandates
- Representations before all judicial and administrative bodies of Quebec as well as with the Canadian Federal Court.
- Mandates in labor law
- Mandates in international law
- Mandates in immigration law
- Mandates in public and administrative law
- Mandates in international law and recognition of foreign judgments
- Appeals and judicial review
- Civil and commercial litigation
Contact
Profile
Yasmina Boukossa has been practicing as a lawyer in dispute related cases with the Sabbagh & Associé Inc. law firm since 2011. Her areas of expertise include litigation in civil law, real estate law, and international law. Ms. Boukossa is also in charge of cases related to labour law (labour standards, labour code and cases that fall under 47.2. It can be argued that Ms. Boukossa is one of, if not the most, experienced immigration lawyer in Montreal.
- Spoken and written languages : French, English, Spanish and Arabic.
Representative Mandates
- Representations before all judicial and administrative bodies of Quebec as well as with the Canadian Federal Court.
- Mandates in labor law
- Mandates in international law
- Mandates in immigration law
- Mandates in public and administrative law
- Mandates in international law and recognition of foreign judgments
- Appeals and judicial review
- Civil and commercial litigation
Admission to the Bar : Québec, 2011 | Algérie, 1999
Training :
- 2022 – Doctorate in International Law (LL.D.) – University of Quebec at Montreal
- 2019 – Graduate Program in International Administration – National School of Public Administration (ENAP)
- 2008 – Master in Business Law – University of Montreal
- 2007 – D.E.S.S. in international law – University of Montreal
- 2006 – Certificate in Translation – McGill University
- 2004 – Teaching license in a foreign language – Faculty of foreign languages – Algiers
- 1995 – LL.L – Faculty of Algiers
Me Bilal Smaali
Admission to the Bar : Quebec, 2025
Training :
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Juris Doctor (J.D.) – University of Montreal
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BA Law (LL.B.) – University of Montreal
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Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, and Management – Université Lumière Lyon 2
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Advanced Technician’s Certificate in Operational Business Management – Lyon School of Business and Management
Me Bilal Smaali
Profile
Bilal Smaali practices as a litigation lawyer with Sabbagh & Associé Inc. His practice focuses primarily on civil and commercial litigation, particularly in construction law, banking law, and bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization. He also handles cases involving commercial law, real estate law, and issues related to the protection of personal information in the private sector.
- Spoken and written languages : French, English and Arabic.
Representative Mandates
- Representation before various judicial and administrative bodies in Quebec
- Mandates in civil and commercial litigation mandates
- Mandates in civil law
- Mandates in construction law
- Mandates in banking law
- Mandates involving bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization
- Mandates in commercial law, including contracts and action plans
- Mandates in real estate law, including commercial leases
- Mandates involving privacy issues (private sector)
Contact
Profile
Bilal Smaali practices as a litigation lawyer with Sabbagh & Associé Inc. His practice focuses primarily on civil and commercial litigation, particularly in construction law, banking law, and bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization. He also handles cases involving commercial law, real estate law, and issues related to the protection of personal information in the private sector.
- Spoken and written languages : French, English and Arabic.
Representative Mandates
- Representation before various judicial and administrative bodies in Quebec
- Mandates in civil and commercial litigation mandates
- Mandates in civil law
- Mandates in construction law
- Mandates in banking law
- Mandates involving bankruptcy, insolvency, and reorganization
- Mandates in commercial law, including contracts and action plans
- Mandates in real estate law, including commercial leases
- Mandates involving privacy issues (private sector)
Admission to the Bar : Quebec, 2025
Training :
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) – University of Montreal
- BA Law (LL.B.) – University of Montreal
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, and Management – Université Lumière Lyon 2
- Advanced Technician’s Certificate in Operational Business Management – Lyon School of Business and Management
Kendra Magne
Admission to the Bar: Pending
Training :
- BA Law (LL.B.) – University of Montreal
- Bachelor of Social Sciences – University of Ottawa
Kendra Magne
Profile
Kendra Magne holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences with a major in criminology and a minor in law from the University of Ottawa (2022). She also earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Montreal (2025). She is currently pursuing her training at the Bar School and will be eligible for her legal internship beginning May 25, 2026.
She is currently working at Sabbagh & Associé as a legal assistant and will also begin her internship there on May 25, 2026.
- Spoken and written languages: French and English
Contact
Profile
Kendra Magne holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences with a major in criminology and a minor in law from the University of Ottawa (2022). She also earned a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Montreal (2025). She is currently pursuing her training at the Bar School and will be eligible for her legal internship beginning May 25, 2026.
She is currently working at Sabbagh & Associé as a legal assistant and will also begin her internship there on May 25, 2026.
- Spoken and written languages: French and English
Admission to the Bar: Pending
Training :
- BA Law (LL.B.) – University of Montreal
- Bachelor of Social Sciences – University of Ottawa
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