Jean-François Carpentier

Jean-Sébastien Clément is a partner in the firm's Montréal office. His practice has been focusing on aboriginal law for more than fifteen years with a particular interest for matters pertaining to self-governance, natural resources, forestry, education, socio-economic development, administration of justice, environment, land regime and health and social services. During his career, he has acted and played a major role in many litigation cases including constitutional case...

Julie Tremblay is passionate about defending taxpayers’ rights. Julie is the head of the Tax Litigation team. She assists individuals and companies in disputes with tax authorities, including income and commodity (GST/QST) tax disputes. Having previously worked at Revenu Québec, she has a unique understanding of the organization and uses this advantage to help clients navigate administrative tax procedures, including voluntary disclosure, tax audits and objections. She also has e...

Dominique Noël is a litigation lawyer based in Montreal, practising in all areas of civil and commercial litigation, with a particular focus on civil and professional liability, construction law and insurance law. He also takes interest in administrative law. Dominique has acted and continues to act for major corporations, insurance companies and Quebec municipalities in complex litigation before the Quebec courts. Before joining our Montréal office, Dominique clerked at the Court...

Marie-Ève is a trusted advisor focusing her practice in business law, and more specifically in private mergers and acquisition and corporate finance. With over 15 years’ experience, she’s developed sharp business negotiation skills through her involvement in major transactions within various industries, including in the fields of technologies, medical technologies, entertainment, retail and venture capital. She assists business owners, financial institutions and investors o...

Alwynn Gillett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Alwynn, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alwynn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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,...

François Brais is the firm’s Managing Partner for the Québec Region. He oversees all strategic activities and heads a team of over 300 lawyers. François brings a very current perspective to the industry, focusing on cooperation, developing the next generation and fostering continuing education. His approach aims at ensuring Fasken’s client service excellence and the efficiency of our processes, such as by keeping abreast of the latest technological development...

Laurent Nahmiash is a member of the board of the Montréal office and co-Chair of the Canadian Class Action Practice Group. His practice primarily consists of class action defence work, as well as commercial and insurance litigation. Laurent currently represents numerous automotive and other manufacturers and finance companies in various consumer protection and product liability class actions. As well, he is currently involved in various anti-trust, securities, auditor and D&O class...

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...