Jean-Christophe Martel named JBM Lawyer of the Year in Civil and Commercial Litigation

Woods is proud to announce that Jean-Christophe Martel has received the « JBM Lawyer of the Year Award » in the Civil and Commercial Litigation category, presented by the Young Bar of Montreal as part of its Leaders of Tomorrow Gala.

This distinction recognizes an outstanding career and a practice distinguished by rigour, strategic judgment, and the ability to navigate complex disputes involving significant legal, economic, and institutional issues. Jean-Christophe Martel practises primarily in civil and commercial litigation, administrative and constitutional law, appeals and international arbitration.

Throughout his career, Jean-Christophe Martel has played key roles in disputes involving transportation, infrastructure, international trade, and constitutional matters. Before joining Woods, he notably led the defence of the Canada–U.S. softwood lumber trade dispute on behalf of Canada’s largest affected forestry group.

His academic background also reflects this pursuit of excellence. A graduate of the University of Ottawa, the University of Oxford, and Harvard Law School, he is a recipient of the prestigious Rhodes and Knox Scholarships and served as a law clerk to Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin at the Supreme Court of Canada.

As a lecturer at McGill University’s Faculty of Law, where he teaches written and oral advocacy, Jean-Christophe Martel also contributes to the education and mentorship of the next generation of legal professionals.

The entire Woods team congratulates Jean-Christophe Martel on this well-deserved recognition.