Chantal Sylvestre

Practice Areas

Chantal Sylvestre is a key member of Dentons' Real Estate Group in Montréal, working with a dynamic team of lawyers and notaries who have deep expertise in the Quebec real estate industry. With more than 25 years of experience, Chantal is recognized as one of the most respected lawyers in the field of Quebec real estate law, known for her extensive knowledge across all aspects of the sector.

Chantal is recognized for her ability to brilliantly combine Bar and Chambre des notaires in all cases entrusted to her. This is a key strength garnered from serving as a member of the Chambres des notaires du Québec from 1997 to 2001. Her outstanding reputation as a thought leader in Québec real estate law has earned Chantal numerous accolades, with Première en Affaires magazine naming her one of the most influential women in commercial real estate.

Chantal’s diverse client base includes developers, private and public investors, retailers and financial institutions looking for exceptional representation for their intricate real estate transactions. Her expertise extends to large-scale property development, including the development, acquisition, sale, financing and leasing of commercial, office, multi-residential, and commercial properties. Her training as a notary and lawyer enables her to intervene at all stages of real estate projects – from due diligence and the establishment of preferred holding structure to the drafting and negotiation of required contractual and transactional arrangements with co-contractors and public authorities. For more, visit https://www.dentons.com/en/chantal-sylvestre

Career

Called to the bar: Québec, 2001

Professional Memberships

Member, Québec Bar

Member, Canadian Bar Association