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Antonio Nadaira is a talented tax and business lawyer who focuses his practice on domestic and international taxation with an emphasis on corporate reorganizations, sale and acquisition, and estate planning. He assists businesses of all sizes in the various stages of their growth by being involved in a number of major commercial transactions. Antonio joined BCF in 2012, before which he was with a major national law firm where he practiced taxation and business law. Dedicated and attentive to ...

Seon K. Kang is an accomplished lawyer specializing in private equity, project finance, investment funds, acquisitions, sales, restructurings, and business combinations. She has successfully led significant domestic and cross-border transactions across sectors such as automotive, energy, franchising, manufacturing, retail, and technology. Known for her extensive experience in complex corporate matters, sound judgment, and dedication to client-focused service, Seon is a valuable resource for c...

Rafael Ferraro is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Rafael practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Rafael Ferraro 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 Rafael Ferraro is held by other lawyers.

Alain Gascon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Alain practices law in Laval, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Alain Gascon 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 Alain Gascon is held by other lawyers.

Thierry Dorval practises securities law and competition law. He acts in a wide range of transactions such as mergers, business acquisitions and dispositions. He is chair of our governance and directors’ liability team. Mr. Dorval frequently reviews the governance policies and practices of Canadian corporations listed on both Canadian and US stock exchanges. He also regularly advises boards and management on directors and officers’ liability issues and independent committee deliber...

Mtre Christian Joly is a founding partner of LJT Avocats, office manager and head of the business law department. He has acquired diversified expertise in a range of fields: company acquisitions and mergers, commercial contracts, agreements between shareholders, conflicts between shareholders, profit-sharing and equity investments in shares by management employees, financing and franchising. Mtre Christian Joly also has extensive expertise in real estate development, real estate financing and...

Antonella Penta is a partner within the Corporate/Commercial law group. Antonella is effective in leading negotiations and realizing private company mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and private equity transactions. Antonella regularly manages cross-border and international transactions, corporate reorganizations and private placement financings. She has assisted companies in various industries from initial stages of incorporation to divestiture, including structuring, drafting of sha...

Stéphanie Pépin is a partner in the tax group of our Montréal office, focusing on tax planning and tax litigation. Stéphanie is recognized for her understanding of the business environment and her in-depth knowledge of complex tax issues. She advises both individuals and companies on structuring their affairs in a constantly evolving legal environment, with a focus on tax optimization and compliance with current laws. Her analytical and strategic approach enables h...

For more than 35 years, Bernard Amyot has developed a practice that is primarily focused on civil and commercial litigation. He has extensive experience before the Quebec courts, having represented Canada’s leading financial institutions. He has lectured and written frequently on legal issues of interest to his clients. His professional liability defence work extends to lawyers as well as stockbrokers, insurance brokers, engineers and accountants. He has acted as lead counsel in numerou...

Practice focuses on strategic alliances, joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions of private corporations and investment funds. In the fields of technology and computer law, expertise includes drafting computer software development agreements, licensing agreements, distribution agreements, computer and telecommunication system outsourcing agreements and electronic commerce agreements. Major files have included outsourcing computer and telecommunication systems, joint ventures, high density...