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Foreign Investment and Business Development

Our team’s discipline, experience and skill ensure that our clients’ foreign business objectives are implemented.

We work closely with our network of international law firms to guide clients through the complex regulations governing foreign investment. We represent buyers, sellers, and third parties in their negotiation of international transactions.

Associated Expertise

Mergers and Acquisitions

International Taxation

Project Finance

Key Contacts

Consulting Partner, Lawyer

Richard Epstein

Partner, Lawyer, Head of the Tax Group

Marc-André Godard

Partner, Lawyer, Vice-Chairman of the Board

Gilles Seguin

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