Lawyer
Émile Côté-Soucy
Contact
Quebec
Complexe Jules-Dallaire, T12828 Laurier Blvd., 12th Floor
Quebec City, Quebec G1V 0B9
CANADA 418 266-4500 418 266-4515 info@bcf.ca
Profile
Émile Côté-Soucy practices business law in commercial and corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and bank financing at our Québec City office. He is involved in managing complex files relating to acquisition and sale of shares or assets and in structuring of financing transactions, whether debt or equity.
With an MBA from the Université de Sherbrooke, Émile is renowned for his keen understanding of his clients’ issues and for his ability to adopt an efficient, practical approach to their various files. Passionate about entrepreneurship, he is called upon to serve a diverse clientele, from start-ups to established businesses, from a variety of markets and industries. His strategic approach and ability to negotiate effectively make him a trusted partner for his clients, enabling them to navigate successfully through their various spheres of activity.
In addition to his involvement in traditional commercial law cases, Émile also works with the labour and employment law team on wage arbitration cases with National Hockey League teams. Since joining BCF, Émile has also been heavily involved in recruiting and mentoring our students and articling students.
Expertise
Industries
Education
- Barreau du Québec (2020)
- L.L.B. Université de Sherbrooke (2019)
- M.B.A. Université de Sherbrooke (2019)
- Student exchange, University of Groningen, Netherlands (2018)
Recognition(s)
- Université de Sherbrooke (2017, 2018) - Dean's Honour List
- Université de Sherbrooke, Faculty of Law (2017) - Bourse Maxime Bernatchez, Étudiant-Athlète Vert & OR
- Lieutenant Governor's Youth Medal (Bronze) (2014)
- Étoile Académique – RSEQ (2014, 2017, 2018)
Representative Work
- Acted on behalf of a multinational in connection with various acquisitions in Canada in the food sector;
- Acted on behalf of a major player in the Québec optical market in the sale of its assets to a multinational public company;
- Acted on behalf of pharmacists in the acquisition and sale of pharmacies in Québec under various banners;
- Counsel to several financial institutions in connection with the implementation of financing and guarantee structures;
- Counsel to a Canadian chartered bank in connection with the establishment of credit facilities in favour of several automobile dealerships;
- Counsel to three institutional lenders in connection with subordinated loans to a Québec manufacturing company, involving the establishment of securities in Québec and abroad;
- Counsel in the corporate reorganization of major Québec companies;
- Counsel to various Québec companies in the negotiation of several international distribution and marketing agreements;
- Counsel to various private investors in connection with private placements in Québec businesses;
- Counsel to various Québec start-ups in connection with equity financing by private investors or investment funds;
- Worked on salary arbitration for players in the National Hockey League (NHL). We represent approximately 17 NHL teams;
- Counsel to the founder of SGT2000 in connection with the sale of his transportation company to the multinational TFI International;
- Counsel to several private investors in connection with the sale of their interest in a start-up company to an institutional fund;
- Legal counsel to a subsidiary of a major Québec wood processing company.
Professional Affiliation(s)
- Young Bar Association of Quebec City
- Barreau du Québec
Involvement
- Member of the Board of Directors of the Association générale étudiante de droit de l'Université de Sherbrooke (2016 to 2018)
- Treasurer of the Association générale étudiante de droit de l'Université de Sherbrooke (2016-2017)
- Member of the Board of Directors of Cégep de Thetford (2013 to 2015)
- Vice President and President of the l’Association générale étudiante of the Cégep de Thetford (2013-2015)
