David Desforges

Practice Areas

David advises clients on environmental aspects of complex corporate transactions and regulatory matters. His practice spans a wide range of industries, including chemicals, oil and gas, metals, aerospace and defense, food and beverage, retail, consumer products and logistics.

He regularly counsels clients on environmental risks arising in mergers and acquisitions, financings, restructurings and other strategic transactions, helping businesses assess current and emerging regulatory requirements affecting operations, manufacturing facilities and supply chains.

David guides clients through all stages of a transaction, including environmental due diligence, risk allocation, contract negotiation, closing and post-closing remediation and regulatory closure. He is recognized for delivering practical advice that balances environmental risk, regulatory obligations and commercial objectives.

He has advised multinational manufacturers, private equity sponsors and industrial companies on environmental aspects of complex supply chains, cross-border acquisitions, divestitures and remediation matters.

In addition to transactional work, David advises on environmental compliance matters, including facility audits, permitting strategies, regulatory enforcement issues and corrective action programs. He works closely with management teams to develop pragmatic solutions aligned with business goals.

David has taught and lectured on environmental regulatory issues for more than 15 years at the university level. Before establishing his solo practice, spent 18 years with two international law firms as counsel and partner.

Languages Spoken

- French

- English

Education