Sequoia Capital

Acted as Canadian counsel to Sequoia Capital in its minority investment in SSENSE, a Montréal-based fashion e-commerce retailer, giving SSENSE a post-money enterprise value of over $5 billion. 

Plusgrade L.P.

Acted for Plusgrade L.P. and its partners in connection with an investment by Boston-based private equity firm TA Associates and related financing. Plusgrade is a leading provider of revenue solutions to the travel industry, such as seat upgrades and other premium services, through its proprietary software platform.

Thrasos Innovation, Inc.

Acted for Thrasos Therapeutics in connection with its US$35-million venture capital financing for the development of its lead product candidate for the treatment of acute kidney injury.

The Molson Brothers

Acted as counsel to the Molson brothers, Geoff, Andrew and Justin, in connection with the acquisition of the Montréal Canadiens Hockey Club by the investment group led by the Molson brothers. This transaction is considered to be one of the most significant acquisitions ever completed in professional sports in North America. The transaction also included the purchase of the Montréal Bell Centre and the Gillett Entertainment Group.

Time Inc.

Acted as Canadian counsel for Time Inc. in its acquisition of QSP, Inc., in the United States, and Quality Service Products Inc., in Canada, from The Readers Digest Association Inc. in a transaction valued at US$110 million.

Hydro-Québec International Inc.

Acted for Hydro-Québec International Inc. and Fonds de solidarité des travailleurs du Québec in the sale of their indirect interest in Empresa de Generación Eléctrica Fortuna, S.A., the owner of the largest hydro electricity generating facility in Panama, to Enel Latin America LLC in a transaction valued at US$150 million.

S. Rossy Inc. and Dollar A.M.A. Inc.

Acted for Montréal-based S. Rossy Inc. and Dollar A.M.A. Inc. in regard to Dollarama L.P. acquiring a majority position in the Dollarama business of S. Rossy and Dollar A.M.A., with the founders and management retaining a substantial stake.

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.

Acted for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. on its acquisition of The Circle K Corp. in a transaction valued at $1.06 billion.

Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. and SFK Pulp Fund

Acted for Abitibi-Consolidated Inc. (now known as Resolute Forest Products) and SFK Pulp Fund in connection with their initial public offering of $444 million of trust units of SFK Pulp Fund and a $125-million credit facility in favour of the Fund.

Alexis Nihon Real Estate Investment Trust

Acted for Alexis Nihon Real Estate Investment Trust in the initial public offering of $85 million of trust units.

Six Flags, Inc.

Acted for Six Flags, Inc. in regard to its acquisition of La Ronde Amusement Park in Montréal for an amount of $30 million and related commitment to invest an additional $90 million.

Corporate Transparency Updates for CBCA Corporations: New Reporting and Public Access Rules Effective January 22, 2024

Dec. 20, 2023 - The federal government has set January 22, 2024, as the effective date for new rules that will require non-exempt private corporations existing under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) to regularly report to Corporations Canada information regarding individuals who have...

Doing Business in Canada 2023, contributor

Nov. 14, 2023 - Davies’ Doing Business in Canada guide provides executives, in-house counsel and foreign investors with an overview of the legal framework governing Canadian business operations and outlines key considerations for investing and conducting business in Canada…

Barreau du Québec, Développements récents en droit des affaires, “La transparence corporative et la quête du bénéficiaire ultime – Où en sommes-nous?”; Montréal, QC

Oct. 27, 2023

Wilson & Lafleur, “La réforme de la Loi sur la publicité légale est là!”; Montréal, QC

Mar. 08, 2023

Barreau du Québec, “Réforme importante de la Loi sur la publicité légale”; Québec, QC

Mar. 03, 2023

Barreau du Québec, “Redéfinition du rôle du Registraire des entreprises”; Montréal, QC

Mar. 02, 2023

Québec’s Enterprise Transparency Regime Is Coming Into Force

Feb. 15, 2023 - Amendments to the Act respecting the legal publicity of enterprises (LPA), which require registrants (described below) to declare their “ultimate beneficiaries,” will come into force on March 31, 2023. Corporate ownership transparency requirements are being mandated across Canada to...

Corporate Transparency: What’s Happening Across Canada?

July 12, 2022 - Recent amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) will require private corporations to report information regarding individuals with significant control to Corporations Canada. These amendments form part of the federal government’s long-term corporate transparency objective...

Barreau du Québec, Recent Developments in Business Law ‒ 2021 Seminar; Montréal, QC

Nov. 05, 2021

Québec Enacts New Corporate Transparency Rules

Aug. 16, 2021 - The National Assembly of Québec has assented to Bill 78, An Act mainly to improve the transparency of enterprises. As its name indicates, Bill 78 aims to increase the transparency of enterprises operating in Québec as part of a wave of international efforts directed at countering tax...

Barreau du Québec, Major Continuing Professional Development Events, “Panel sur la transparence corporative – Après le fédéral, Québec pourrait changer les règles du jeu!”; Webinar; February 11-12, 2021

Feb. 11, 2021

Barreau du Québec, Recent Developments in Business Law Conference, “Nouvelles exigences législatives canadiennes et québécoises”; Webinar

Nov. 06, 2020

Private Federal Corporations Must Track Controlling Shareholders Beginning in June 2019

Feb. 22, 2019 - Bill C-86 introduces significant changes to the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) that will come into effect on June 13, 2019. Corporations governed by the CBCA (excluding corporations that are reporting issuers or are listed on a “designated stock exchange” as defined in the...

Barreau du Québec, seminar, “Les développements récents en droit des affaires : Tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur la dispense d’émetteur fermé sans jamais oser le demander”; Montréal, Québec

Oct. 20, 2017

Barreau du Québec, conference, “Recent Developments in Business Law: Where Should I Incorporate Myself?”; Montréal, QC

May 04, 2012