Jacques Jeansonne

Work, rigor and analysis. These are the three ingredients that comprise the recipe for Simon Pelletier’s success. Simon is co-leader of the Litigation Group and member of BCF’s Board of Directors. An engineer and a lawyer, he brings a significant contribution to the firm having developed an impressive portfolio of clients, including major work providers, promoters, general contractors, companies in the field of high technologies and specialized professionals. With a bachelor&rsquo...

Magali Cournoyer-Proulx is a seasoned employment lawyer, recognized for the quality of her strategic advice, her leadership on high-stakes matters, and her deep understanding of employment practices. She advises leading organizations in Québec and across Canada. She advises and represents large organizations across a wide range of sectors, including financial services, technology, manufacturing and insurance, and regularly supports senior business executives in managing complex and sen...

Pierre Bienvenu, Ad. E. is a disputes lawyer with more than 35 years’ experience in international commercial arbitration, corporate and commercial litigation, and constitutional law. He has acted as counsel or served as arbitrator in international arbitrations involving disputes in energy, transportation, telecommunications, mergers and acquisitions, construction, pharmaceuticals, international distribution and joint ventures, and foreign investment. A former co-chair of the IBA’s...

Partner and Head of the Business Immigration team, Julie Lessard heads one of the largest teams of business immigration professionals in Canada. She has over 20 years of experience in this complex field. She advises both multinationals and small- and medium-sized businesses on how to attract top global talent be it to innovate, to benefit from a global knowledge or to meet specialized workforce needs. Julie develops immigration and/or global mobility strategies for several Fortune 500 compani...

Frédéric Gilbert is an excellent litigator and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers who specializes in franchise and real estate law. Frédéric is one of the most involved and recognized Canadian lawyers in the franchise industry. He regularly participates on different panels and authored the latest reference work on franchise law in Quebec. Frédéric successfully pleaded some of the leading franchise cases in Canada, including Dunkin’ ...

Andrew Haikal is a lawyer with the Tax Law group. He specializes in tax planning and corporate taxation. Andrew participates in the analysis and implementation of complex tax strategies in connection with major commercial transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions and cross-border reorganizations. Andrew holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the Université de Montréal (with honours) and a Juris Doctor from Queen’s University. He also completed a master’s de...

Arnold Cohen’s practice includes financing and insolvency and restructuring. His financing practice focuses on asset-based lending (both Canadian and cross-border transactions), in which he represents leading US and Canadian asset-based lenders and factors. Mr. Cohen also regularly represents lenders and corporate borrowers in the financing of real estate, receivables and equipment, as well as acquisition, project, structured and traditional bank financings, all on both a syndicated and...

Dominique Ménard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law, Class Action Litigation, Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance Practice and Defamation and Media Law. Dominique practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Dominique Ménard since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition ...

Julien Morier is a partner in Miller Thomson’s corporate group. He specializes in mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions, reorganizations, and corporate governance. With extensive experience, he negotiates a variety of commercial contracts, including distribution, supply, and service agreements. Julien provides strategic advice to a diverse clientele, including leaders in retail, natural resources, and information technology, as well as institutional investors and private e...

Mtre Dominique Monet practises in labour and employment law. He represents a wide range of clients in several sectors of the economy as well as various government agencies. He has a great deal of experience in the conciliatory and litigation aspects of legal work. He has extensive experience before nearly all labour and employment decision-making bodies: arbitrators, administrative tribunals, labour relations boards and superior courts. He regularly pleads before the Superior Court and the Co...