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Yves Robillard is a litigator with more than 30 years of experience in sophisticated commercial litigation. He represents clients in a wide range of industry sectors, from banks and insurers to major manufacturers in commercial and contractual disputes as well as ‘high stakes’ securities litigation matters. His approach is to focus on devising and implementing strategies to mitigate risk, reduce nuisance litigation, and ensure that his clients’ interests are protected in the...

François Laplante is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. François practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized François Laplante 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 François Laplante is held by other lawyers.

Philippe St-Louis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Philippe practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Philippe St-Louis 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 Philippe St-Louis is held by other lawyers.

Benoît Chartier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Personal Injury Litigation and Professional Malpractice Law. Benoît practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Benoît Chartier since 2019. 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 Benoît Chartier is held by other lawyers.

Dean Chenoy is a partner and co-leader of Miller Thomson’s national Entertainment and Media team. His practice focuses on media and entertainment law, specifically film, television, publishing, virtual reality and video gaming. Dean has extensive experience in production and project financing, content convergence, international and interprovincial co- productions, protection of intellectual property, and talent negotiation. Dean has acted as counsel to Hollywood studios, video game publ...

Renée Loiselle is the Montréal local co-chair of our business law group. Renée practises corporate and securities law, with particular emphasis on corporate finance (including both private placements and public financings) and public mergers and acquisitions. She also regularly advises a number of Canadian public companies on continuous disclosure obligations, corporate governance issues and other ongoing securities law questions. Renée serves as a member of the Qu...

Mélanie Béland acts as counsel within the Litigation group at our Montréal Office. As such, she assists clients in securities matters in a litigious context or before such a situation arises. Mélanie has extensive knowledge in this area as well as in criminal and administrative matters after having worked for 12 years as a prosecutor for the Litigation Department of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). She has made numerous representations befor...

Serge Amar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Serge practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Serge Amar 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 Serge Amar is held by other lawyers.

Mastering the business issues of the business leaders he advises, Pierre T. Allard has established himself over the years as one of the best tax lawyers of his generation and a national reference in his field. The unanimous recognition from his peers and our clients speaks for itself. As a member of BCF’s Executive Committee, he is the one to turn to for major transactions, including the sale or acquisition of a business, the incentive and retention of key employees or the transfer of a...

Frank Mariage is a partner in the Montréal office of Fasken, practising in the areas of securities, corporate law and mining law. Frank represents mining companies and guides them during the discovery, sale, and processing of mineral deposits, in Canada and elsewhere. He has extensive experience in the legal aspects of the mining industry, representing investment banks as well as government agencies and mining companies, both in Canada and internationally. Frank’s in-depth knowle...