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Yves Rocheleau is a partner and a member of the Board of Directors of the firm. He focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, and commercial law. He advises many corporations at every step of their growth, particularly with respect to their incorporation and organization, the drafting of shareholder agreements, financing, equity participation, mergers and acquisitions. His expertise is also sought in the negotiation and drafting of various business agreements and the res...

Béatrice Lalande is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Béatrice practices law in Westmount, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Béatrice Lalande 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 Béatrice Lalande is held by other lawyers.

Nathalie Proulx is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nathalie practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Nathalie Proulx 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 Nathalie Proulx is held by other lawyers.

Svetlana Samochkine is a partner in Fasken’s Banking and Finance group. She represents both financial institutions and borrowers in setting up syndicated loans, project financings and other domestic and international financing operations. Her practice is also focused on the financings of private equity investments. Svetlana is a member of the Quebec Bar and the Law Society of Ontario. She sits on the board of directors of the Association des Femmes en Finances du Québec (AFFQ) an...

Richard J. Clare provides high-level advice and has an unparalleled reputation as a strategic advisor in the real estate community. With a practice in real estate and commercial law, he assists clients in real estate development, joint venture structures, portfolio dispositions and acquisitions and financing. Richard acts for institutional lenders in structuring construction or permanent financing. He also advises purchasers, vendors, developers and real estate agents on the sale, purchase, d...

Jean-Philippe Brunet is one of the few Quebec lawyers to have devoted his entire career exclusively in advising businesses and business people on immigration matters. He has been practicing for more than 25 years in Montreal, first in a leading boutique firm, then as a partner and head of the national business immigration team at an international firm and finally as a founding and managing partner of Galileo Partners since 2016. For nearly 15 years now, he has been on the most recognized lega...

Naïm Alexandre Antaki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of FinTech Practice, Information Technology Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Technology Law. Naïm Alexandre practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Naïm Alexandre Antaki since 2022. 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 Naïm Alexandre Anta...

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.

Stéphanie has over 30 years of experience in intellectual property, technology law, and privacy and data protection. Throughout her career with leading law firms, she has built a distinguished practice in these areas while also acting as a Trademark Agent. She advises businesses on the protection, commercialization, and strategic use of their intellectual property assets, including copyrights, trademarks, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names, reserved designations, value-add...

With over 30 years of experience, Francis is a seasoned commercial litigation lawyer, practicing in a wide range of areas: corporate litigation, particularly shareholder disputes, product liability, contract law, and disputes related to insurance, construction, and securities. He also has extensive knowledge in class actions concerning competition law, consumer contracts, and product liability. Francis has represented clients before all judicial levels, including the Federal Court and the Sup...