Corporate/Commercial: The Elite
Canada Guide 2025 : Québec
Band 1
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Our corporate and commercial practice group supports our clients through each stage of their corporate growth by providing experience and pragmatic advice on both day-to-day business issues and long-term strategic initiatives, including the establishment of a new business, acquisitions, financing, strategic alliances, outsourcing, joint ventures and other critical endeavours.
Our technical and deep industry knowledge, and corporate and commercial acumen is relied upon and valued by our clients.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright is a well-established law firm with longstanding relationships and an important institutional client base in Québec, featuring pension plans, manufacturers and major Montréal-headquartered banks. The group benefits from its worldwide network when advising foreign clients on Canadian transactions and commercial operations, and has experience representing clients from Europe and other jurisdictions. It advises on business establishments, financing, initial public offerings and acquisitions. The team's expertise cuts across sectors, including manufacturing, mining, transportation and technology. It is well known for its large securities and corporate finance practice, including asset finance.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised the joint bookrunners on the financing of the Alimentation Couche-Tard acquisition of various European retail assets valued at EUR3.1 billion from TotalEnergies,
Strengths
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"The lawyers are available around the clock, their commitment was unparalleled. Their dedication far exceeded our expectations, demonstrating an exceptional level of service and support."
"Norton Rose's team of corporate M&A lawyers has exceedingly strong technical capabilities for complex and sophisticated matters."
"We always feel like a priority."
"The lawyers are available around the clock, their commitment was unparalleled. Their dedication far exceeded our expectations, demonstrating an exceptional level of service and support."
"Norton Rose's team of corporate M&A lawyers has exceedingly strong technical capabilities for complex and sophisticated matters."
"We always feel like a priority."
Notable Practitioners
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 a very strong advisor and has great business judgement."
"Stephen is excellent at highlighting potential risks for our business and taking a reasonable commercial approach."
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 Stevens wants to help and he understands strategy."
"He is a fantastic lawyer. He is sharp and quick."
"Eric has very good business sense and clients love him. He is a pleasure to deal with."
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 Deschamps is always available and is prompt in giving clear responses."
"Mathieu has excellent customer focus."
"Mathieu is very accurate in the work he does and goes above and beyond to understand the business impact of legal decisions."
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.
"Peter Riddell is technically excellent, highly responsive and business-focused."
"We are thrilled with the level of support and quality of work we receive from Peter."
"Peter is a pleasure to work with."
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