Corporate/Commercial: Highly Regarded | Canada

BCF is an entrepreneurial law firm with a widely felt presence in Québec which is recognised for its focus on transactions and clients within the province. The corporate team is best known for its involvement in mid-market M&A and private equity deals. It also advises on venture capital financings, financial partnership and equity investment arrangements. The group handles transactions across a wide range of industries including technology, construction and manufacturing. It has a particularly solid reputation for its representation of start-ups. It services clients from its offices in Montréal and Québec City.

Lavery, de Billy is an independent law firm with one of the largest corporate departments in Québec and strong ties to the local business community. The team acts for institutional investors, public and private corporations and start-ups on transactions across a range of industries, including energy and resources, manufacturing and real estate. The practice is also active in the infrastructure sector and maintains a significant focus on private equity, venture capital and investment funds work. The law firm is based in Montréal and also has offices in Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières and Québec City. It enjoys a strong reputation among domestic clients engaged in transactions overseas.