Jean-François Bertrand

A key member of the Fasken team for more than 30 years, Jean G. Morency practices in business law, in particular in commercial, banking, credit law, mergers and acquisitions, and in litigation connected therewith. He also provides general legal and strategic advice to corporate clients with regard to many aspects of their business. More specifically, Jean G. is involved with the Canadian and U.S. strategy of corporations doing cross-border business in commercial matters and also insurance and...

With more than 35 years of experience in tax and business law , Jules Turcotte is a thorough business advisor valued by the small, medium and large businesses he advises. He specializes in tax and estate planning , corporate mergers andacquisitions , corporate reorganizations and tax litigation. Over the years, he has also developed special expertise in life insurance companies, their products and their segregated funds. Jules holds a master's degree in taxation. An excellent educator, he was...

Jean-François Drolet has over 20 years’ experience in all areas of intellectual property, particularly in trademark, industrial design and and copyright matters. His intellectual property experience is often sought by members of our Canadian business law group in financing transactions involving intangible assets and in corporate sales and acquisitions. Drawing on an extensive network of correspondents worldwide, Mr. Drolet also manages large trademark and industrial design portf...

Julien Tricart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law, Corporate and Commercial Litigation, Professional Malpractice Law and Sports Law. Julien practices law in Québec, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Julien Tricart since 2025. 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 Julien Tricart is held by other lawyers.

Associé directeur de la région du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Me Bergeron exerce en droit commercial et en litige, plus précisément en droit de la construction. Me Bergeron est membre Fellow de la Construction Lawyers Society of America. Il a été reconnu LExpert en 2023 et Best Lawyer du Canada depuis 2024. Me Bergeron agit maintenant principalement comme conseiller stratégique auprès de sa clientèle, composée d’en...

Mélissa Devost has extensive experience in environmental law. She provides legal and strategic advice on environmental matters concerning Quebec, federal and municipal legislation. She also advises clients on obtaining environmental permits and authorizations and verifies environmental compliance in their operations. Ms. Devost conducts a number of environmental due diligence reviews in order to assess the environmental risks and compliance in connection with mergers and acquisitions a...

Audrey Gagnon practises primarily commercial litigation, civil liability and contractual liability. Audrey regularly provides legal opinions on the prevention and resolution of disputes in these areas. A seasoned litigator, Audrey also advises clients on the development and evolution of proceedings before the civil courts. She has specific expertise in professional liability and insurance companies trust Audrey to defend their clients, namely dentists, lawyers, surveyors and other professiona...

Éric Orlup specializes in construction, insurance and shareholders disputes and advises on obtaining injunctions and prosecuting claims for reputational damage. He regularly represents clients in intellectual property litigation and labour conflicts. Éric has developed a particular expertise in complex technical litigation involving numerous experts. Clients from various industries also turn to Éric to obtain legal opinions and avoid potential disputes. He pleads regularl...

Pierre Grégoire is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Pierre practices law in Québec, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Pierre Grégoire 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 reflects the professional regard in which Pierre Grégoire is held by other lawyers.

Chantal Morillon's practice focuses on bank financing and real estate law. She has acted for clients in various domestic and cross-border financings in a variety of sectors, including real estate, manufacturing, agri-food, natural resources, renewable energy and maritime financing. She has also acquired extensive skills in using loans and subsidies to fund affordable housing. At the start of her career, Ms. Morillon worked several years in the legal department of a large multinational pulp an...