Corporate and Commercial Litigation Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
C. Jean Fontaine
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Jean Fontaine is a partner and member of the Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Restructuring & Insolvency Groups. His practice focuses principally on the areas of restructuring & insolvency, and shareholders disputes.
Jean has been involved in numerous cases where he either acted for the Defense or for the Plaintiff. Among other clients, he represents financial institutions, trustees and public companies.
He is a member of the Montréal office’s Management Committee. As such, he is actively involved in all management areas of the office, including strategic orientations. He is also a member of the Montréal office’s Business Development and Gender Balance Initiative Committees.
Jean is a member of the Quebec Bar, the Canadian Bar Association, the Insolvency Institute of Canada and the American Bar Association (litigation and insolvency).
Overview
- University of Montreal, graduated 1988
- Quebec, Barreau du Québec, 1989
- Quebec, Barreau du Québec, 1989
- University of Montreal, graduated 1988
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law, Montréal, Canada (2025)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
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