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From major transactions to day-to-day operations, we have the breadth of experience to help with clients’ most complex business requirements. As trusted partners and advisors, we know our clients’ businesses and our relationships are long-term.

We tailor expertise to suit your business needs, whether it involves completing a major transaction, starting a new venture, negotiating an important contract or expanding operations in a new region.

Fasken advises clients on the wide array of legal issues arising from their pursuit of strategic and commercial success, from day-to-day operations through to strategic initiatives and complex transactions that transform the business. 

Having a legal team with the right expertise and experience on your side is essential for your business. Our corporate/commercial lawyers bring legal excellence, applied in a practical and business-oriented way, to the needs of our clients. 

We advise on all aspects of a business’s operations and strategy, including starting new ventures, ensuring corporate governance compliance, conducting strategic planning, raising debt or equity financing, buying or selling all or part of a business or carrying out corporate reorganizations.

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Corporate/Commercial: The Elite - Québec

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What the Team is Known For

Fasken operates a highly respected corporate practice recognised for its penetration of the corporate mid-market in Québec, offering notable expertise in private and public M&A and securities transactions. The firm is distinguished by its representation of a plethora of clients ranging from Québec-based start-ups to large international corporations, as well as insurance companies, private equity funds and other financial services clients. The team is a visible feature on public sector work within the province. It is also adept at advising clients on cross-border work, including inbound US investments.

Work Highlights

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  • Fasken acted for LOGISTEC on its CAD1.2 billion acquisition by Blue Wolf Capital Partners.

Strengths

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"It is a strong team: the lawyers are proactive, solution-oriented, reliable and available."

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondent
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"The Fasken's team is doing a phenomenal job supporting a sophisticated transaction."

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondent
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"The team at Fasken is knowledgeable, responsive, practical and business-oriented."

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Michel Boislard
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Michel Boislard
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Band 1

Montréal-based Michel Boislard is a highly respected lawyer who routinely assists clients with M&A, securities, and corporate finance matters. His clients include tech firms as well as investment funds.

Michel is a phenomenal person and communicator. It is a great pleasure to have him on board with us.

Michel is a problem solver and deal-closer, while making sure we are protected in the transactions.

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Marie-Josée Neveu
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Marie-Josée Neveu
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Band 3

Montréal-based Marie-Josée Neveu is commended for her experienced counsel in the corporate space and demonstrates strong capabilities across private and public M&A and governance matters.

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Caitlin Rose
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Caitlin Rose
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Band 4
Caitlin Rose is an accomplished corporate lawyer who demonstrates strong capabilities in securities and M&A transactions. She serves as co-head of the firm's private equity group in Montréal.

Caitlin Rose is a pleasure to work with.

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Jean Michel Lapierre
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Jean Michel Lapierre
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Band 4

Montréal-based Jean Michel Lapierre is adept at handling securities, capital markets, and M&A transactions. He routinely assists domestic corporations as well as financial institutions.

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Carl Bélanger
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Carl Bélanger
5
Band 5

Carl Bélanger operates a respected M&A practice, based in the firm's Montréal office. He assists with both domestic and cross-border mandates.

I have full confidence in Carl's expertise.

Carl Bélanger is a great lawyer, calm and has good business sense. He has great knowledge of market trends.

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Carl Tremblay
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Carl Tremblay
5
Band 5

Carl Tremblay advises clients on M&A, private placements and financing matters. He serves as the managing partner for the firm's Québec City office.

Carl's negotiation skills are outstanding.

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Guy Rouleau
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Guy Rouleau
5
Band 5

Guy Rouleau is based in Montreal and is highly sought after by clients for his experience advising on M&A transactions.

I have always been impressed by Guy's business acumen and service level.

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Guillaume Synnott
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Guillaume Synnott
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Up and Coming

Guillaume Synnott advises corporate clients and investment funds on a range of matters, including acquisitions.

Guillaume Synnott is very responsive and commercially savvy. He is easy to work with and a practical lawyer.

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Gemma Caprio
Gemma Caprio
Associates to watch

Gemma Caprio is an associate in the firm's Montréal office. She advises clients on investments, acquisitions and private equity matters.

Gemma Caprio is a dependable and committed lawyer.

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Michel Boislard
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Michel Boislard
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Band 1
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Marie-Josée Neveu
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Marie-Josée Neveu
3
Band 3
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Caitlin Rose
4
Caitlin Rose
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Band 4
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Jean Michel Lapierre
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Jean Michel Lapierre
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Band 4
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Carl Bélanger
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Carl Bélanger
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Band 5
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Carl Tremblay
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Carl Tremblay
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Band 5
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Guy Rouleau
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Guy Rouleau
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Band 5
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Guillaume Synnott
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Guillaume Synnott
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Up and Coming
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Gemma Caprio
Gemma Caprio
Associates to watch
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