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Neil Kravitz is Fasken’s Firm Managing Partner-Elect, with his mandate set to begin on January 1, 2027. In this role, he will lead a team of more than 900 lawyers and over 2,000 personnel across the Firm. Neil currently serves as Co-Leader of our Montréal office Corporate Group and the Firm’s Cross-Border and International Practice. He is widely regarded as a highly skilled, deal‑oriented M&A and securities lawyer and as a strategic thinker with board-level judgment and...

Managing Partner at BCF, Julie’s vision, drive, and boldness enable her to seize every window of opportunity, however small, for our clients’ benefit. Since joining BCF more than 25 years ago, she has successfully advised hundreds of companies on mergers and acquisitions and major equity financing deals, particularly in the food, retail, engineering, construction, and real estate development sectors. Her dedication to BCF and excellent work led to her appointment as Managing Partn...

Marc-Alexandre Hudon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Marc-Alexandre practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marc-Alexandre Hudon since 2021. 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 Marc-Alexandre Hudon is held by other ...

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...

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...

Sébastien Vézina is a partner in the firm’s Business Law group and the Head of the Sports and Entertainment Law team and recognized by the Best Lawyers directory in Sports Law. Sébastien’s expertise lies in his exemplary ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements, in accordance with the highest standards of the legal industry. Recognized by the clients for his strong interpersonal skills, keen business sense and availability, he always adapts his strat...

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 ...

Josée Gervais is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labour and Employment Law. Josée practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Josée Gervais 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 Josée Gervais is held by other lawyers.

Marvin Shahin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Marvin practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Marvin Shahin since 2027. 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 Marvin Shahin is held by other lawyers.

Since January 1st, 2024, Marie-Josée Neveu has been the new Chair of the Partnership Board at Fasken. A member of the Board since 2021, Marie-Josée has been with the Firm for close to 30 years and a partner for 20. She has been recognized for her deep expertise in governance, and sits on a number of external boards such as Centraide of Greater Montreal and Tourisme Montréal. Marie-Josée Neveu specializes in corporate and securities law. Her practice is focused on p...