Counsel · Legal Advisor
Dr. Jeffrey A. Talpis
- QC
Dr. Jeffrey A. Talpis is a professor at the Université de Montréal whose work on private international law has been cited in more than 200 court decisions, with more than 250 publications to his name. Law firms, notaries and companies consult him when people, property or contracts cross borders.
- Private international law
- Cross-border estates
- International disputes
- Mediation
- Security financing
Why clients choose Dr. Talpis
Cited by the courts
His work has been cited in more than 200 decisions in Quebec and Canada since 1995.
250+ publications
Scholarly articles and reports on private international law, estates, trusts and security.
Professor, notary, arbitrator, mediator
Academic depth combined with practice as a notary and as a neutral.
International policy work
Canadian delegate to the NAFTA 2022 Advisory Committee on International Private Commercial Disputes.
Experience and appointments
- Professor, Faculty of Law, Université de Montréal.
- Practising notary, arbitrator and mediator.
- Canadian delegate to the NAFTA 2022 Advisory Committee on International Private Commercial Disputes.
- Author of more than 250 scholarly articles and reports.
- Work cited in more than 200 decisions in Quebec and Canada since 1995.
- Consulted by law firms, notaries and companies on cross-border estates, matrimonial property, security financing and international disputes.
Practice areas
What types of matters does Dr. Talpis handle?
Questions that arise when people, property or contracts cross borders.
Cross-border estates and trusts
Successions and trusts with assets or heirs in several countries.
Matrimonial property
Marriage regimes and property rights across jurisdictions.
International security financing
Security over assets located in more than one jurisdiction.
International litigation
Jurisdiction, applicable law and recognition of foreign judgments.
Mediation and arbitration
Acting as mediator or arbitrator in international disputes.
Dispute prevention
Choice-of-law, jurisdiction and arbitration clauses that avoid disputes later.
Professional biography
Education
Bachelor of Law, McGill University; Master of Laws and Doctorate of Law, Université de Montréal.
Bar admissions: Member of the Chambre des notaires du Québec
Experience at a glance
For general information only. The outcome of any matter depends on its facts, and past results do not guarantee future results.
Frequently asked questions
Questions clients ask before a consultation
General information only. The answer for your situation depends on its facts.
Which law governs a succession with assets in several countries?
Under Quebec rules, succession to movable property is generally governed by the law of the deceased’s last domicile, and succession to immovable property by the law of the place where it is located. Other countries may apply different rules, so planning matters.
Will a foreign judgment be enforced in Quebec?
A foreign decision can be recognized and enforced if it meets the conditions of the Civil Code, including that the foreign court had jurisdiction and the decision is final. An application to the Quebec court is required.
Should our contract include a choice-of-law and arbitration clause?
In cross-border contracts, usually yes. Clear clauses on governing law, forum and dispute resolution reduce cost and uncertainty if a dispute arises.
Discuss your cross-border matter
Tell us the countries involved and what is at stake. We will reply within one business day.
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