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Anne-Marie Naud is a partner, market leader of the Corporate/Commercial group within the Québec City office and co-leader of the Firm’s Agribusiness, Food & Beverage group. She specializes in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate governance. Anne-Marie is known for her calm demeanour and concentration, and many public and private corporations from the traditional, agricultural and technology sectors rely on Anne-Marie to head mergers and acquisitions, financi...

Jean Grégoire serves clients involved in the marine sector. He is frequently retained by shipowners, operators, charterers, port authorities, terminal operators, stevedores and P&I Clubs. He regularly advises shippers and consignees in the mining and oil and gas industries on marine-related matters. He advises and represents his clients not only in marine and admiralty matters but also in other fields including penal law, environmental law, administrative and regulatory law and com...

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...

René-Martin Langlois is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. René-Martin, who practices law in Québec, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which René-Martin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karl Jessop is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labour and Employment Law. Karl, who practices law in Québec, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karl is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jean-Sébastien Cloutier practises in various areas of employment and labour law. He advises employers on labour relations, particularly individual and collective labour relations, labour standards, industrial accidents and occupational diseases, occupational health and safety, human rights and freedoms, administrative law and litigation under the Act respecting labour relations, vocational training and workplace management in the construction industry (Bill R-20). Mr. Cloutier often ap...

Ms. Myriam Lavallée focuses her practice on labour and employment law, administrative law, and human rights. She advises and represents companies in various sectors with respect to individual and collective labour relations. She also acts as a spokesperson for employers in the negotiation of collective agreements. Ms. Lavallée has specific expertise in the field of childcare services and is frequently called upon to advise and represent childcare and day care centres and home ch...

Isabel Pouliot primarily practices civil and commercial litigation, more specifically in the field of construction law. She joined BCF in 2016, after practising with a boutique firm and completing her articling at a national law firm. Isabel graduated from Université Laval, where she acted as a volunteer for various legal organizations and was featured on the Faculty’s Honour Roll as a result of her excellent academic performance. During her academic career, she also studied at t...

Pierre Duquette has many years of experience with complex litigation matters. He represents clients involved in civil and commercial litigation. He also represents clients dealing with judicial reviews involving public bodies. He frequently acts in matters involving provisional, interlocutory and permanent injunctions. Mr. Duquette also regularly deals with matters relating to civil liability, environmental issues, restrictive covenants, defamation and professional liability. On top of his re...

Julie is a member of the Québec Bar Association since 2005 and a partner in Fasken’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution group in Québec City. She practises primarily in construction law, real estate law and commercial litigation. She represents a diverse client base that includes directors, shareholders, business executives, syndicates of co-owners, developers and property managers. She regularly appears before courts of all levels as well as specialized tribunals, arbitrat...