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Nathalie Nouvet is a partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, whose practice focuses on restructuring, insolvency and commercial litigation. Nathalie regularly advises and represents debtors, secured lenders, court-appointed officers and purchasers in proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangements Act and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act . She is involved in Québec-based, national and cross-border proceedings and has appeared before all levels of courts...

Doug founded IMK in 1997 with the late Colin K. Irving. In the course of his career, he has acted as lead counsel in many complex cases, participated in trials covered by the media, advised clients on delicate issues and played key roles in crisis management to avoid or settle disputes. His career and his way of intervening in cases have earned him the respect of all the courts before which he has pleaded. He has acted for the Chief Justice of Quebec and the Canadian Judicial Council and has ...

Since January 1st, 2024, Marie-Josée Neveu has been the new Chair of the Partnership Board at Fasken. A member of the Board since 2021, Marie-Josée has been with the Firm for close to 30 years and a partner for 20. She has been recognized for her deep expertise in governance, and sits on a number of external boards such as Centraide of Greater Montreal and Tourisme Montréal. Marie-Josée Neveu specializes in corporate and securities law. Her practice is focused on p...

Real estate law is Eric Lasry’s passion. Eric Lasry’s practice focuses on real estate law. He has extensive experience acting for major banks, institutional lenders and private lenders in secured financing transactions for real estate projects throughout Québec. He also represents clients in matters relating to acquisitions, dispositions, developments, leasing, and joint venture, co-ownership and partnership creation. He helps clients negotiate and draft transactions for a ...

François-David Paré practises in all areas of corporate, commercial and civil litigation. He also acts in securities matters and shareholder disputes and was seconded to the legal department of a major Canadian investment dealer on two occasions. Mr. Paré has significant experience in successfully handling class action litigation, including consumer legislation related claims, pharmaceutical, product liability and civil liability. He is co-chair of our national class acti...

Fabienne Beauvais is a Partner in our Insurance Law Practice Group. Her practice focuses on civil litigation, especially professional liability cases. Over the years, she has acquired a rich and diversified experience with numerous areas, from mortgage foreclosures to tax litigation, bankruptcy and insolvency, and guarantees. For over 20 years now, she has acted for the Fonds d’assurance de la responsabilité professionnelle de la Chambre des notaires du Québec, defending n...

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...

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...

Howard Rosenoff is a partner and member of the Banking Group, as well as the Mergers & Acquisitions Group. With regard to banking law, he has represented both lenders and borrowers in a variety of financing transactions, including syndicated loans, project financings and asset-based financings. Insofar as project financing is concerned, he has a particular expertise in the financing of films and television programs. His corporate and commercial law practice is focused on private mergers &...

Vincent Chaurette is a partner in the Corporate and Commercial Law group at the Montreal office. He specializes in mergers and acquisitions of private companies, with notable expertise in transactions involving private equity firms. He regularly assists entrepreneurs and portfolio companies, both in transactional contexts and for their ongoing legal and business needs. Vincent has also been involved in several intergenerational transfers of family businesses. Known for his pragmatic approach,...