Overview
Philippe St-Louis is a partner in the Montreal office and focuses his practice on corporate and commercial law with an emphasis on M&A, private equity, venture capital and equity and debt financing. He acts for businesses at all stages of their growth, advising them in the context of major transactions, in their capacity as buyer or seller, while also providing practical and timely legal advice in connection with their daily operational matters. Moreover, Philippe has led numerous private equity and venture capital deals on behalf of investment funds and issuers alike.
In addition, Philippe is a leader in the area of entertainment and media law where he advises clients involved in a variety of industries including film, television, gaming, new media and music. In particular, Philippe represents television and film producers, video game studios, visual effects and animation studios, distributors, banks, financiers and artists, offering his clients a comprehensive suite of legal services in order to bring their projects to fruition.
Philippe holds a master’s degree in entertainment law from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and, at various times, Philippe has been a member of the in-house legal department of a Canadian broadcaster, an American cable television channel and a major Hollywood studio.
As a transactional lawyer, Philippe prides himself on being solution-oriented, versatile and focused on the key business issues based on his clients’ needs.
Professional achievements & leadership
- Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Repeatedly Recommended in Entertainment Law, 2024
- Nomination in Lexpert, 2023
- The Best Lawyers in Canada – Venture Capital Law, 2022-2023; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2022-2024
Notable matters
- Counsel to Fengate Private Equity, a division of Fengate Asset Management, with respect to an equity investment in Grace Clinics Corp (GraceMed), a Canadian plastic and cosmetic surgery, dermatology, and medical aesthetics business. https://www.millerthomson.com/en/client-work/fengate-private-equity-invests-in-inflector-environmental-services/
- Counsel to Fengate Private Equity, a division of Fengate Asset Management, has completed a strategic minority equity investment in Inflector Environmental Services, one of Canada’s leading environmental services providers specializing in mission-critical, hazardous material abatement and remediation. https://www.millerthomson.com/en/client-work/fengate-private-equity-invests-in-inflector-environmental-services/
- Counsel to major Hollywood studios in connection with their production of various film and television series projects.
- Counsel to Immina Films with respect to the set-up and financing of its film distribution business operations.
Languages spoken
- English
- French
Bar admissions & education
- Quebec, 2012
- LL.M. Entertainment Law (Honours), University of California, 2011
- LL.B., Université de Montréal, 2009
