

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.

We support our clients with every step of the process of establishing and growing a business in Quebec.
Our highly experienced lawyers, notaries and tax specialists provide you with the strategic support you need to achieve your goals. We are skilled at navigating complex, constantly changing environments, and act as business partners and advisers, anticipating legal obstacles and seizing opportunities when they present themselves. By informing you in advance about the risks and stakes involved, we help you optimize your business management and bring your corporate projects to life.

Our approach extends well beyond the simple management of legal risks.
We develop proactive strategies tailored to meet your needs, thereby not only protecting you in the long term, but also helping you make strategic choices to promote the growth and success of your business.
We build long-lasting partnerships based on trust and understanding, enabling us to suggest strategic, targeted interventions in line with your business goals.

We offer a wide range of business law services
- Business incorporation
- Shareholder, partnership, joint venture and franchising agreements
- Strategic advice on important decisions affecting your company or institution
- Corporate governance and secretariat
- Business mergers, acquisitions, sales and reorganizations, particularly in the real estate and energy sectors
- Protection of intellectual property
- Capital calls involving private equity, venture capital and public offerings
- Investment and venture capital funds
- Structured financing and leasing
- Company transfers
- Organizational governance
- Support for non-profit organizations and registered charities
- Support for Crown corporations, government companies and public and parapublic organizations
- Assistance for foreign companies wishing to establish a presence in Quebec
Specializations
8
Business Strategy and Governance
Coroporate Reorganization
Personal Data Protection
Intellectual Property
Mergers and Acquisitions
Franchising
Commercial Financing
Venture Capital
Professionals practising in this
field
80

Lyne St-Laurent
Lawyer, Partner

Stéphanie Destrempes
Lawyer, Partner

Yves D. Bélanger
Lawyer, Partner

Chantal Durand
Lawyer

Robert-André Adam
Lawyer, Partner

Kurt Doyle
Lawyer, Partner

Jean Soucy
Notary, Partner

Nelson Bergeron
Lawyer, Partner

Victoria Hicks
Lawyer

Jordan Guido
Lawyer

David Forcier
Lawyer

Pascal Porlier
Lawyer, Partner
Publications
1

Firm
Cain Lamarre comes up with tailor-made legal solutions, combining innovation and efficiency. Whether you're an institution, a company or an individual, our team of experts adapts to your reality to ensure your success.

Offices 15
We are deeply rooted in Quebec. Our offices, strategically located in the vast majority of regions, enable us to offer the benefits of local service combined with global expertise. Whether you’re in Montreal, Quebec City, Rimouski, Chicoutimi or elsewhere, our teams are ready to support you with the dedication and expertise which have become our halmarks.

Expertise 10
At Cain Lamarre, our strength lies in the diversity and breadth of our legal expertise. Our professionals excel in 18 areas of practice. We are constantly striving to expand our knowledge and stay at the forefront of legal developments. This quest for excellence enables us to offer sound advice and innovative solutions that we tailor to the challenges each client faces.

