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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 ...

Me Frédéric Bérard holds a Doctorate in Law (LL.D., Université de Montréal, Unanimous Mention of Excellence and Dean’s Honour List), a Master’s Degree in Political Science (M.A., McGill University), and a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., Université de Montréal, Dean’s Excellence List). He also pursued postdoctoral studies in Philosophy at Université Laval. After working at Stikeman Elliott and Woods, he founded, in 2025, Fr&eac...

Alain Riendeau is a partner of the Commercial Litigation section and member of the Insolvency & Restructuring group. He practices in the fields of civil and commercial litigation, with a focus on insolvency and corporate restructuring. Alain has been involved in many complex financial disputes and in most of the large restructurings that have taken place in Québec over the last three decades. Alain frequently pleads before both trial and appeal courts.

Steven Chaimberg has been practicing in the field of commercial leasing and real estate for more than 35 years, with particular emphasis on the retail industry. Steven has represented international retailers expanding their business to Canada, as well as retailers established elsewhere in Canada in their first incursions into the Quebec market. As his practice is divided between representing landlords and tenants, Steven is in the position to provide practical advice to clients and act as a t...

A distinguished lawyer whose reputation stretches beyond Quebec and Canada, André Ryan is a partner in BCF’s Litigation and Governance groups. A commercial law practitioner, André advises clients on commercial litigation, corporate governance, media relations, and crisis management, as well as on the negotiation of national and international strategic agreements and partnerships. He regularly advises boards of directors of public, private, and governmental organisations. A...

Jacques S. Darche is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Franchise Law and International Arbitration. Jacques S. practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Jacques S. Darche 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 Jacques S. Darche is held by other lawyers.

Michel Savonitto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Class Action Litigation and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Michel practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Michel Savonitto since 2021. 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 Michel Savonitto is held by other lawyers.

Sophie represents clients in complex litigation in construction law, securities, real estate law, mining law as well as shareholders disputes. She handles demanding cases in terms of duration, scope, novel issues and technical and scientific aspects. Her areas of practice cover contractual disputes, directors’ liability and administrative law. She regularly appears before the Superior Court, as well as the Quebec Court of Appeal. Since her arrival at IMK in 2000 Sophie has represented l...

Nicolas Dubé is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Environmental Law. Nicolas practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Nicolas Dubé since 2024. 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 Nicolas Dubé is held by other lawyers.

François Beauchamp’s hard work and determination have secured him a place at the top of his profession and established him as a leading authority on construction law. François Beauchamp is a renowned litigator who has been representing Québec’s biggest building and bond companies for decades. He wields his wealth of expertise in bonds, construction claims and civil liability to defend his clients’ interests before all courts, whether judicial or arbitral...