François Paradis

Practice Areas

François’ practice covers many areas of corporate and securities law with an emphasis on cross-border corporate finance, M&A and governance matters. He has experience acting for public issuers, financial institutions, investment funds, investment banks as well as industry leaders in a range of sectors including technology, pharma and wellness, and natural resources. He has been nationally recognized as a leading capital markets and US/Canada cross-border lawyer in Canada, and has been named a “Rising Star” (top 40 under 40) and a “Leading Lawyer to Watch” in the area of Corporate Finance and Securities in Lexpert.

Francois has acted for the issuer or the underwriters on a large number of recent going public transactions, including Lightspeed, Alithya, Milestone Pharma and DavidsTea. He also regularly acts for public issuers and other leading institutions on significant M&A or financing transactions, including CAE, Neptune Wellness and Acasti Pharma.

Career

Francois has more than 15 years of experience and spent his entire career at Osler, starting as an associate in 2003 after articling and becoming a partner in 2011, contributing to the strength and growth of Osler in Montreal.

Professional Memberships

Barreau du Québec, Young Bar Association of Montréal, Canadian Bar Association

Personal

Québec Bar(2003), Université de Montréal, LL.B.