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Félix practises in the area of bank financing and represents clients in relation to every kind of debt transaction. Trained in civil and common law, he serves the needs of a diversified clientele in Canada and worldwide. Félix represents national and international lenders, including lending syndicates and borrowers. His expertise is required in relation to debt financings, project financings, acquisition financings, asset securitizations, sales of receivables and debt restructur...

Carl Bélanger is a partner and market leader in the Business Law and Corporate Law group at the Montreal office. He has extensive experience in Canadian and cross-border transactions, primarily in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital. For over 25 years, Carl has assisted investment funds, international industrial groups, as well as family businesses and entrepreneurs in their development, both in Canada and abroad. His experience covers various industry sectors,...

François Barette is recognized as a leading litigator and tax lawyer. He represents diversified clients including individuals, corporations and trusts both in Canada and internationally. François’ practice extends well beyond tax litigation and he is asked to intervene in a range of civil and administrative matters. François advises clients on issues concerning federal and provincial income tax, sales tax, goods and services tax, excise tax, payroll taxes and proper...

Frédéric Desmarais's practice covers all aspects of employment and labour law, with a focus on civil employment law matters and litigation, such as duty of loyalty and restrictive covenants. He is also knowledgeable in federal labour and employment law. Mr. Desmarais provides federal and provincial jurisdiction employers with strategic advice on how best to manage their workforces. He acts on behalf of employers before the appropriate authorities, including administrative tribun...

Alberto Martinez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative and Public Law and Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Alberto practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Alberto Martinez since 2024. 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 Alberto Martinez is held by other lawyers.

Nicolas Roche is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Nicolas practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Nicolas Roche since 2024. 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 Nicolas Roche is held by other lawyers.

François-David Paré practises in all areas of corporate, commercial and civil litigation. He also acts in securities matters and shareholder disputes and was seconded to the legal department of a major Canadian investment dealer on two occasions. Mr. Paré has significant experience in successfully handling class action litigation, including consumer legislation related claims, pharmaceutical, product liability and civil liability. He is co-chair of our national class acti...

Nick Krnjevic is a Partner in our Insurance Law Group. His practice focuses on insurance law and private international law. His insurance practice includes advising on, and litigating, insurance and reinsurance issues pertaining to primary and excess CGL, E&O, D&O, EPLI, Cyber, Property, Business Interruption and Fidelity coverage. He also acts as monitoring coverage counsel in domestic and international litigation. He also advises insurance carriers on drafting issues and provides in...

Philipp Park is the Quebec Regional Managing Partner and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He practises corporate commercial law with a focus on acquisitions and divestitures, private equity, and venture capital. Philipp represents multinational corporations, private equity funds and start-up companies in various sectors and his transactional experience includes domestic and cross-border corporate transactions. Philipp is recognized by The Best Lawyers in Canada in Corporate L...

Frédéric Gilbert is an excellent litigator and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers who specializes in franchise and real estate law. Frédéric is one of the most involved and recognized Canadian lawyers in the franchise industry. He regularly participates on different panels and authored the latest reference work on franchise law in Quebec. Frédéric successfully pleaded some of the leading franchise cases in Canada, including Dunkin’ ...