Chantal Durand
Lawyer
Chantal Durand has been a lawyer since 1993 and currently practises business law at Cain Lamarre’s Saguenay office, with a particular focus on Transactional Law and Financing.
Over the course of her career, she has developed expertise in mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, business transfers and bank financing. Her ability to handle a variety of complex cases makes her a trusted legal expert.
Among her more notable cases, Ms. Durand was involved in Cogeco’s acquisition of DERYtelecom and led reorganization projects for family businesses. She has also played a key role in major bank financing and venture capital cases, as well as marine and aircraft financing. She is known for her conscientiousness, attention to detail and ability to work well in a team.
Ms. Durand holds Bachelor’s degrees in Law and Actuarial Science from Université Laval, and has also studied Business Administration and Mathematics. In her spare time, she enjoys a variety of sports, including golf, cross-country skiing and walking, and cultural activities such as films, performances, fine dining, travel and visual arts. Ms. Durand is deeply involved in her community, notably by chairing the investment committee of the Saguenay Local Investment Fund (FLI) and the Ville de Saguenay Local Solidarity Fund.
Formation académique
1993
- Barreau du Québec
1992
- Bachelor of Laws, Université Laval
1988
- Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Université Laval
Implications
2025
- Chair of the Local Investment Fund (LIF) investment committee, Loans to companies and individuals, Promotion Saguenay (since 2008)
- Director and President of the Ville de Saguenay Local Investment Fund, Loans to companies and individuals (since 2009)
- Evol expert, Pro bono advice for women entrepreneurs, Evol (since 2018)
Mentions
1984
- Selected Page at the House of Commons in Ottawa
- University of Ottawa entrance scholarship based on academic grades