Corporate/Commercial: The Elite

Montréal-based Paul Raymond has a wealth of experience in M&A and securities law and displays additional strength in assisting clients with debt and equity financing transactions. His activity is notable for deals arising across a wide range of sectors, including tech, aviation and mining.

Paul Raymond is very sophisticated and quite responsive.

Paul is a formidable ally for any business. He has an amazing breadth of experience and can help you navigate every issue, no matter how complex.

Montréal-based Stephen Kelly is the national practice head for the firm's Canadian business group. He operates a broad corporate practice that features strength in both M&A and corporate finance.

Stephen Kelly is calm, rational, and able to rally a board easily in tough times. He is our go-to guy for bet-the-company situations.

Stephen is excellent at highlighting potential risks for our business and taking a reasonable commercial approach.

Stephen is a very strong advisor and has great business judgement.

Montréal-based senior partner Eric Stevens benefits from a strong background in finance to advise a range of clients across various industries on M&A and other commercial transactions.

Eric has very good business sense and clients love him. He is a pleasure to deal with.

He is a fantastic lawyer. He is sharp and quick.

Eric Stevens wants to help and he understands strategy.

Solomon Sananes is highly adept at handling M&A and securities law issues, as well as corporate governance and capital markets matters, among others.

He is nice, humble and an efficient lawyer.

Mathieu Deschamps assists with cross-border mergers and acquisitions. He also advises on capital markets mandates.

Mathieu is very accurate in the work he does and goes above and beyond to understand the business impact of legal decisions.

Mathieu Deschamps is always available and is prompt in giving clear responses.

Mathieu has excellent customer focus.

Nicolas Labrecque's practice sees him advise domestic and international businesses on M&A work. He is the managing partner of the Montréal office.

Nicolas Labrecque gives commercially sound advice.

Peter Riddell is the Montréal local co-chair of the firm's business law group. He frequently advises on M&A transactions across a range of sectors, including technology and healthcare.

We are thrilled with the level of support and quality of work we receive from Peter.

Peter is a pleasure to work with.

Peter Riddell is technically excellent, highly responsive and business-focused.