Karim Renno is a highly accomplished lawyer and co-founding partner of Renno Vathilakis Inc., recognized as one of Québec’s leading litigators. His practice spans class actions, commercial arbitration, shareholder disputes, bankruptcy, competition, privacy, employment, and securities law, with a focus on complex private international law and injunctions. Karim has argued before the Supreme Court of Canada in landmark cases, building a stellar reputation for his experience and advocacy. He has served as lead counsel in high-profile cases across industries such as pharmaceuticals, construction, tobacco, and real estate, representing prominent Canadian companies. Karim is also a trusted voice in public policy, appearing before parliamentary commissions. He founded and serves as editor-in-chief of the award-winning "À bon droit" blog, named Best Practitioner Legal Blog in Canada in 2012. Recognized as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation since 2013 and listed in Lexpert, Chambers Canada, and Best Lawyers Canada, Karim was previously a partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and Irving Mitchell Kalichman LLP. He has taught civil procedure at the Université de Montréal and often guest lectures on procedural issues.
