Best Lawyers in Quebec, Canada for Corporate Law
Catherine Ramsay-Piérard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Catherine practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine Ramsay-Piérard since 2026. 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 Catherine Ramsay-Piérard is held by other lawyers.
Mathieu Santos-Bouffard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Mathieu practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Mathieu Santos-Bouffard since 2025. 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 Mathieu Santos-Bouffard is held by other lawyers.
Éloïse is a lawyer in our Banking & Finance group. She focuses her practice on banking law and advises financial institutions and borrowers alike on provincial, national and international financings. Éloïse was called to the Québec Bar in 2020 after completing her Bachelor of Civil Law at Université de Montréal. Exceptionally, she spent her last year at University of Ottawa to follow the Common Law curriculum and be able to work as a parliament...
Louis-Philippe Desjardins joined Blue HF in August 2026. His practice covers all aspects of corporate and commercial law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and securities matters. Alongside his practice, Mr. Desjardins holds an MBA from Université Laval, which has further enhanced his knowledge of corporate finance and business management. Mr. Desjardins is fluent in French and English.
Anthony Sylvain advises financial institutions, insurers, brokers and other insurance intermediaries, asset managers, cooperatives and companies operating in regulated sectors. A partner in the Corporate/Commercial practice group at the Montréal office, his practice focuses primarily on mergers and acquisitions of private companies, corporate reorganizations, equity financings, and the drafting and negotiation of shareholder agreements, limited partnership agreements and other complex ...
Joanie Baker focuses her practice on business and corporate law. She is involved in the various stages of commercial transactions, including corporate acquisitions, sales, reorganizations and financings. The wide range of mandates she has taken part in since beginning her practice, as well as the diversity of the fields they cover, has given her a good understanding of the challenges faced by companies in their respective sectors. Joanie always listens carefully to her clients’ needs, a...
Frédéric St-Jean is a member of the Corporate/Commercial Group in the Québec City office. His practice focuses on transactional mandates, including venture capital financing, mergers, acquisitions and corporate reorganizations. Frédéric assists clients at every stage of a company’s life cycle, from setting up the initial structure to integrating assets following the closing of a transaction. He has a particular interest in the emerging technology secto...
Marc-Simon Duquette's practice covers all aspects of corporate and commercial law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and securities matters. During his law studies, Mr. Duquette participated in our secondment program, which gave him an opportunity to intern in the legal department of Quebecor Media Inc.
Francis Dumoulin is a lawyer and member of the Business Law group. His practice is focused on mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing and venture capital. He is driven by an enthusiastic and human approach to assist his clients in complex transactions, allowing him to build solid, lasting relationships by leveraging his cutting-edge expertise.
Elissa Brock is a member of the Corporate/Commercial group at the Montréal office. She is also a member of Fasken’s national Private Equity Group. Elissa's practice covers an array of business law matters and is focused on private equity investments and local and cross-border M&As. She is skilled at supporting buyers and sellers throughout the entire acquisition, merger or restructuration process. Elissa is recognized by clients and her peers for her strong leadership skills ...
Rachel Lesmerises practises all aspects of commercial and corporate law, with an emphasis on public and private mergers and acquisitions, corporate and project financing, securities and financial services. She participates in drafting various commercial agreements. Ms. Lesmerises acts on behalf of various Canadian and foreign public and private companies in connection with a wide range of commercial operations, mergers and acquisitions and public and private financings.
Myriam Bensadoun-Amato is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Myriam practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Myriam Bensadoun-Amato since 2027. 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 Myriam Bensadoun-Amato is held by other lawyers.
Joseph Gualdieri is an associate in the Business Law Group at the Montréal office. Joseph was called to the Barreau du Québec in 2019 after graduating with a Licentiate in Civil Law from University of Ottawa and has been offering his legal information and referral services as a legal clinic volunteer. Joseph supports our partners and experienced members, working primarily in areas of mergers and acquisitions and commercial law.
Julia Godolphin's practice covers all aspects of corporate and commercial law, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and securities matters. During her law studies, Ms. Godolphin participated in our secondment program, which gave her the opportunity to intern in the legal department of Aimia Inc. Before joining our Montréal office, she practised in tax and transfer pricing at a large accounting firm.
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