Private Equity, Project Financing, and Investment Funds:
- Québec public institution and Ontario-based pension trust funds: Advising on the CA$67M equity and debt financing on behalf of a Québec public institution and Ontario-based pension trust funds for a biomass energy project.
- NY-Based equity firm: Advising an equity firm on the CA$230M acquisition (structured as a hybrid asset/share transaction) of a majority interest in a Montreal-based luxury wear brand company and its international affiliates located abroad.
- Montreal-based international management and holding company: Advising on a multi-step transaction involving the creation and management of a limited partnership and its general partner, the acquisition, management and leasing of historical buildings in Montreal, and the capital injection by its partners.
- Québec-based international franchisor: Advising a Québec-based international franchisor of an automobile collision repair network on the CA$35M dollar equity and debt financing from a public investment institution and the acquisition of interests held by its minority shareholders.
- Québec-based metal recycling company: Advising on the restructuring of its activities involving the transfer of its assets and multi-investor equity financing from multiple investors.
- Québec public institution: Advising on two private placements regarding a Canadian corporation for an amount of CA$150M with renowned US investors.
- Various private and public investment institutions: Advising on the formation of various investment funds for amounts ranging between CA$50M and CA$100M for businesses in the technology, biotechnology and life sciences sectors.
- Canadian renewable energy producer: Advising on multiple acquisitions and financings of wind farms located in Europe for amounts ranging between CA$15.7M and CA$135M.
- Various institutional investors: Advising on multiple financings of American film productions for amounts ranging between CA$25M and CA$170M.
- Québec public institution: Advising on the CA$100M acquisition of equity interest in a Québec-based entertainment company.
- Québec public institution: Advising on the US$400M investment deal with a well-known entertainment company.
- Québec investment institution: Advising on the CA$30M equity and financing of a private international company specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of cosmetics.
Acquisitions, Divestitures, Restructurings, and Other Business Combinations:
- Confidential client: Advised on the corporate reorganization of a strategic shareholder of an international conglomerate.
- Confidential minority shareholders: Advised on the sale of their interest in a Québec-based technology company in exchange for shares of a publicly traded corporation in Europe.
- Confidential client: Acted as local counsel for an international venture and investment company in connection with the acquisition of a Québec-based provider of cloud-based property management systems.
- International franchisor: Advising a Québec-based international franchisor of an automobile collision repair workshop network on its acquisition of a group operating six business units in the Québec City region.
- Investment management firm: Advising on the sale of various properties in Terrebonne, Québec to a real estate development corporation.
- Montreal-based international management and holding company: Advising on the sale and acquisition of numerous properties in Montreal.
- Korean-based international corporation: Advising on the purchase and sale of its interest in two businesses based in Montreal.
- International franchisor of an automobile collision repair network: Advising on the purchase of a collision repair network based in Ontario.
- Franchisor: Advising on the sale and acquisition of five restaurants and two properties from an existing franchisee.
- Multinational digital billboard and display system provider: Advising on the acquisition of a corporation specialized in delivering digital media solutions to leading retailers, convenience stores and other businesses throughout North America.
- Confidential client: Advised on the reorganization of a major Québec construction conglomerate.
- Multinational distribution and outsourcing company: Advising on multiple acquisitions of businesses engaged in the sale and distribution of cleaning and hygiene supplies in Québec and Ontario.
- Québec-based international conglomerate: Advising on the acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in a corporation engaged in the business of managing discarded recyclable materials.
- Québec public transport authority: Advising on the acquisition of a company responsible for the management of transport operations in Québec.
- Québec-based international conglomerate: Advising on the CA$60M acquisition of assets of one of its competitors in Ontario.
- Québec-based company: Advising on the CA$21M sale of its assets to a strategic US acquirer.
- Multinational French aerospace corporation: Advising on multiple acquisitions of Canadian companies for amounts ranging between CA$5M and CA$600M.
- Confidential client: Advising a corporation specialized in the franchise of restaurants on the sale of its assets for CA$40M.
- Confidential client: Advising a corporation specialized in the franchise of restaurants and the manufacturing and distribution of food products on the reorganization of its assets and activities for CA$67M.
Strategic Commercial Agreements:
- One of the world’s largest global diversified natural resources companies: Advising on the construction, operation and integration of wind farm facilities for its mining projects in Canada, including the structuring and implementation of a pilot project for renewable energy generation and storage with an energy solution provider.
- Various natural resources companies: Advising on the preparation and negotiation of commercial agreements with Indigenous communities.
- Pharmaceutical company: Advising a large pharmacy chain in Canada on the structuring and implementation of a pilot project involving an automated system for the preparation of drugs.