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François Nantel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. François, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which François is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hubert Sibre is regularly involved in high-risk transactions and negotiations along with matters dealing with insolvency, litigation and creditors’ rights (secured and others). His roster of clients includes financial institutions, suppliers, investors along with larger businesses and entrepreneurs dealing with high-risk situations. Entrepreneurs and executives constantly rely on him for his business acumen and to deal with important business and strategic issues. He started his career ...

Chris Semerjian is a partner working in Fasken’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group. A seasoned and versatile litigator, Chris is particularly active in complex litigation requiring the issuance of injunction orders to enforce non-compete clauses or to prohibit unfair competition practices. His expertise has led him to work in many Anton Piller cases involving the misappropriation of confidential information. He has also worked in cases before the Superior Court in intelle...

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...

Elliot Shapiro's practice is transaction oriented, with a focus on corporate and securities law, public and private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), infrastructure and P3 financing as well as venture capital financing transactions. Mr. Shapiro also regularly advises public companies and their boards of directors on strategic, disclosure and governance matters. He has also worked on various licensing and related commercial arrangements. Mr. Shapiro has been integrally involved in numerous c...

With exceptional rigour and reliability, Michel Rochefort specializes in securities and has developed a particular expertise in matters involving Canadian regulatory authorities. He works with companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange, investment funds, investment dealers and portfolio managers. Over the years, Michel has gained a vast experience in take-over bids, public offerings and private placements. A graduate of the Canadian Securities Institute, he ha...

Benjamin Gross is a partner in the Corporate/Commercial group in our Montréal office. In this role, he advises a wide range of clients on commercial, real estate and financing transactions, including the drafting of complex documents related to PPP contracts or international and cross-border transactions. With over 25 years of experience, Benjamin’s practice focuses on financing, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions, often involving bankruptcy and insolvency, aviation and th...

Stéphanie Beaudoin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Stéphanie, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stéphanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pierre-Olivier Tremblay is a member of the Corporate/Commercial group at the Montréal office. His practice is focused on commercial transactions in the area of infrastructure, transportation, and project financing. He also works in factoring, corporate finance, and structured finance. Pierre-Olivier has significant experience with clients in various sectors, including infrastructure and public-private partnerships (P3), transport, and financial institutions. He holds a master of busine...

Anik Fontaine has a diversified practice in commercial law and deep and varied knowledge of the diverse commercial and legal aspects which businesses face. She counsels clients from a number of industries. She is particularly interested in the technology sector and is experienced in the drafting and revision of technology licensing and intellectual property agreements—patents, copyrights and trademarks. Anik takes part in the negotiation, drafting and revision of all kinds of commercial...