Best Quebec Corporate Lawyers
Renée Loiselle is the Montréal local co-chair of our business law group. Renée practises corporate and securities law, with particular emphasis on corporate finance (including both private placements and public financings) and public mergers and acquisitions. She also regularly advises a number of Canadian public companies on continuous disclosure obligations, corporate governance issues and other ongoing securities law questions. Renée serves as a member of the Qu...
Stephen Kelly is the Canadian national chair of our business law group. He practises corporate and securities law, with particular emphasis on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. He regularly acts for large public companies, underwriters and investors in public offerings, including initial public offerings, bought-deal transactions and cross-border offerings as well as private placement transactions.Mr. Kelly frequently advises on public and private mergers and acquisitions both n...
Vincent Girard has been the managing partner of the Quebec City office since January 1, 2025. In this role, he oversees all activities of the Quebec City office, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the team. A partner at Fasken since 2020, Vincent has a business law practice focusing on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, corporate finance and commercial contract negotiations. He has worked on a number of notable matters for which he has provided innovative legal solutions to a...
Kelley Rourke practises commercial and corporate law. Her experience is primarily transactional and involves the realization of various types of business transactions, such as acquisitions, mergers and reorganizations of businesses. Ms. Rourke counsels clients on various legal matters that arise during their activities and is involved in drafting corporate and transactional documentation. Ms. Rourke has gained valuable experience by assisting numerous fast-growing businesses in the course of ...
Pierre Lissoir is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Pierre practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Pierre Lissoir since 2017. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Pierre Lissoir is held by other lawyers.
Nicolas Lassonde practices business and technology law at LJT Avocats since 1995. He actively participates in business sale/acquisition transactions and setting up commercial agreements of all kinds. Nicolas advises medium-sized businesses on the different aspects of their legal affairs, with a focus on commercialization of intellectual property rights, products, services, and joint venture agreements. Nicolas also advises many businesses in high technology, clinical research, and information...
A founding member of BCF’s Québec City office, François Lefebvre has successfully assisted many Québec businesses through every stage of their growth and has been an advisor to several major financial institutions. His proven expertise in commercial and banking law has enabled him to advise clients in various sectors, from technology to digital commerce, including real estate, manufacturing, industrial and banking. Over the years, François has participated in...
Founding Partner of BCF LLP, Mario Charpentier co-heads our Corporate Finance sector. Mario was Managing Partner of BCF for 25 years, from the foundation of the firm in 1995 until November 2019. As a tax practitioner, he advises clients from every industry on the legal and business strategies to adopt to best grow their business. Mario draws upon a well of legal expertise and a vast network of personal and business relationships to address our clients’ challenges and provides tailored s...
Antoine Desroches is a partner in our tax team. He regularly advises public and private businesses regarding the Canadian and international tax consequences of their operations, particularly in regard to corporate finance, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, as well as on their commercial activities and internal affairs in general. He also represents insurers with respect to representations, warranties and tax insurance policies. In addition, Mr. Desroches provides consultation and pla...
Pierre Déry's practice focuses on private mergers and acquisitions, private equity financings, corporate reorganizations and technology transfers. Over the last 10 years, he has acted in a number of cross-border transactions mainly in the fields of agribusiness, health services, and infrastructure. He has also acted in a number of initial public offerings for companies in the Quebec City area. He holds the title of CPA, CA since 1989 and he is a former lecturer on financial accounting ...
Louis Clément works primarily in areas relating to the acquisition and sale of businesses, the establishment of consortiums, and the drafting and negotiation of various commercial agreements. Louis specializes in corporate and commercial law, as well as investment management and health law. Louis is also involved in matters relating to mergers and acquisitions, and his professional practice has enabled him to acquire an in-depth knowledge of various industries, including food processin...
Yves Rocheleau is a partner and a member of the Board of Directors of the firm. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and commercial law. He advises many corporations at every step of their growth, particularly with respect to their incorporation and organization, the drafting of shareholder agreements, financing, equity participation, mergers and acquisitions. His expertise is also sought in the negotiation and drafting of various business agreements and the res...
Pierre-Philippe leads and negotiates M&A commercial transactions. He is a pragmatic, ambitious, and creative lawyer who has developed a keen business sense. His business acumen enables him to provide effective advice on complex issues to clients in wide-ranging industries, including the healthcare sector and highly innovative growth companies. As a lawyer recognized for his communications skills, he provides companies with the support they need for continued growth. His active listening s...
Étienne Brassard is a partner and member of the Business Law group. His practice primarily focuses on private financing, mergers and acquisitions as well as corporate law. He regularly advises local and international businesses in relation to all forms of private financings, from traditional or convertible debt to equity investments. Étienne has developed considerable expertise in securing traditional bank or equipment financing by way of leasing, the whole in view of operating ...
Mastering the business issues of the business leaders he advises, Pierre T. Allard has established himself over the years as one of the best tax lawyers of his generation and a national reference in his field. The unanimous recognition from his peers and our clients speaks for itself. As a member of BCF’s Executive Committee, he is the one to turn to for major transactions, including the sale or acquisition of a business, the incentive and retention of key employees or the transfer of a...
