Corporate/Commercial: The Elite

Montréal-based Franziska Ruf is recognised for her work on high-end M&A as well as for offering further capabilities in advising on joint ventures and capital markets transactions.

"Franziska Ruf is very knowledgeable."

"Franziska is always fantastic to work with. She is responsive and constructive."

"Franziska is very experienced, commercial and responsive. She is very good at handling negotiations and has a calming presence."

Montréal-based Hillel Rosen advises clients on M&A and broader transactional matters and is particularly active in the life sciences sector.

"Hillel Rosen is extremely aware and knowledgeable about our business. He is always thinking ahead and planning for any needs and concerns that may come forward."

"Hillel's level of knowledge and thoughtfulness is impressive. He effectively integrates himself into our team and thinks like an insider. He is a wonderful business partner."

"Hillel is an excellent lawyer. I have no reservations about recommending him."

Justin Vineberg's practice sees him advise clients within the retail and tech sectors on M&A, equity financing, and broader corporate work.

"Justin's ability to quickly identify potential issues and efficiently navigate complex legal matters is truly remarkable."

"Working with Justin was a great experience; there was value added."

Sébastien Roy is a Montréal-based corporate lawyer who frequently advises on both national and cross-border transactions. He has an active practice representing corporations and investment funds in large M&A transactions.

"Sébastien is a brilliant lawyer with extensive expertise that he puts to use for his clients. He is always available and enthusiastic about new transactions we collaborate on."

"Sébastien Roy is very good for complex transactions and securities-related issues. He is very hands-on and follows up well."

"He is a spectacular lawyer; he is incredibly well-versed and a strategic thinker."

Brian Kujavsky has extensive expertise handling M&A transactions. He also acts on debt and equity financing as well as business investments.

"Brian Kujavsky has high integrity and excellent judgement. He has strong commercial awareness, is analytical and thorough, and does not overcomplicate matters but provides creative solutions."

"Brian Kujavsky is our most trusted advisor."

"Brian Kujavsky has a great ability to pull together the rest of the Davies team around our needs and effectively serve as an outsourced general counsel and senior advisor to our firm."

Elliot Greenstone advises clients from a plethora of sectors in relation to corporate and M&A mandates. He is adept at advising companies on growth strategies, joint ventures and licensing agreements.

"Elliot Greenstone is proactive with his advice, quick to reach out and provides direct advice and feedback."

"Elliot has strong knowledge of the corporate/commercial transaction market and trends. He is pragmatic, solution-oriented and understands our needs."

"I turn to Elliot for common sense business advice. He understands my risk profile and our business."

Montréal-based Richard Cherney is an experienced corporate lawyer who handles a range of transactions, including M&A, securities, and private equity matters.

"Richard Cherney is excellent at managing conflicts."

"Richard has been a great support to us on several fronts."

Shayna Goldman is a partner in the firm's Montreal office. She boasts expertise in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law and private equity matters.

"Shayna has an incredible energy and work ethic. She is highly dedicated to client service and thorough and careful in transactional matters."