Charles Brassard
Lawyer, Partner
Charles Brassard is a native of Saguenay, and joined Cain Lamarre’s business law team in 2011. Mr. Brassard has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2008 and specializes in Business Law, particularly Commercial Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions.
His clients include non-profit and parapublic organizations. Mr. Brassard is known for his professionalism, conscientiousness and commitment. He is an excellent negotiator who loves to work as part of a team to achieve the best outcomes. He favours regular meetings with frequent follow-ups to stay close to his clients and ensure that communications are smooth and effective.
Mr. Brassard has made his mark not only through his legal practice, but also through his academic and community involvement. He believes strongly in the importance of combining legal education and practice, gives lectures on business structures and leads information workshops for start-up entrepreneurs as part of his partnerships with a variety of entrepreneurship organizations.
He holds a Master of Business Law degree and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Université Laval. One of the highlights of his academic career was receiving the Jacques-Deslauriers Scholarship for his Master’s degree essay on dispute resolution in the financial sector. In addition to his role as a lawyer, Mr. Brassard sits on the board of directors of several organizations. He actively participates in networking activities in his region, strengthening his ties with the community and keeping abreast of local issues.
Education
2010
- Master of Business Law, Université Laval
2008
- Barreau du Québec
2006
- Bachelor of Laws, Université Laval
Teaching, conferences and publications
2014 à 2024
- The different legal forms of business, Informational workshops for start-up and expansion entrepreneurs, Centre d'entrepreneuriat et d'essaimage de l'Université du Québec à Chicoutimi and Forgescom
2013 à 2015
- Understanding the legal and tax aspects of a business transfer, Conferences for entrepreneurs and their successors, Centre de transfert d’entreprise
2010
- Dispute resolution in the financial sector in Canada and Quebec: the case of OBSI and the AMF, Master's thesis, La Revue du notariat and Le Bulletin de droit économique, by the Centre d'Études en Droit Économique (CÉDÉ) of Université Laval (partial)
Engagements
- Director and member of the Audit Committee, Centre québécois de recherche et développement de l’aluminium (since 2023)
- Director, Centre l'Escale de Jonquière (since 2021)
- Director, Société des fabricants régionaux (2018-2019)
- Director, Junior Chamber of Commerce (Past involvement)
- Director, Caravane Films Productions, Saguenay International Short Film Festival (Past involvement)
Mentions
2009
- Recipient of the Jacques-Deslauriers Scholarship in business succession law
Expertise
2
Business Law
Cain Lamarre’s approach to business law is built on a foundation of strong relationships with leaders of companies and institutions of all sizes, throughout Quebec. The firm’s team of renowned, multidisciplinary experts offers pragmatic legal solutions tailored to the regions and sectors in which its clients operate. Our in-depth understanding of business issues, combined with a mastery of complex legal frameworks, make us a trusted partner to support companies in their growth, governance and strategic transactions.
Real Estate
Our real estate lawyers, tax specialists and notaries support a wide range of clients in their real estate projects and transactions.