Partner, Lawyer
Fabrice L. Coulombe
Contact
Montreal
25th Floor1100 René-Lévesque Blvd. West
Montreal, Quebec H3B 5C9
CANADA 514 397-8500 514 397-8515 info@bcf.ca
Profile
A skilled negotiator, both pragmatic and bold, Fabrice L. Coulombe is a partner in BCF's Litigation group, practicing mainly in commercial and real estate litigation. He acts as a business partner for our clients and does not hesitate to work proactively to prevent potential disputes.
Over the years, Fabrice has developed a particular expertise in commercial litigation, real estate law, and commercial leases. He also has valuable experience in complex commercial arbitration and judgment enforcement. His background in a banking institution's litigation department allows him to fully grasp the intricacies of banking law, bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring.
A member of the Barreau du Québec since 2011, Fabrice holds a master's degree in Common Law and Transnational Law as well as a Master 2's degree in International Commercial Law from the Université de Montpellier 1 in France. He is also a member of the Young Philanthropists Circle of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
Expertise
Industries
Education
- Called to the Barreau du Québec (2011)
- Université de Montpellier 1, Master 2 professionnel in International Commercial Law, Montpellier, France (2007-2008)
- LL.M. Master of Laws, Common Law and Transnational Law, Université de Sherbrooke (2008)
- Juris Doctor, Graduate diploma in Common Law and Transnational Law, Université de Sherbrooke (2007)
- LL.B., Bachelor of Laws, Université de Sherbrooke (2007)
Recognition(s)
- Best Lawyers in Canada (2025) - Administrative and Public Law, and Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Publications
Representative Work
- Acted on behalf of a major company operating in the aeronautical sector in the context of a commercial tax dispute;
- Acted on behalf of a Québec-based company operating in the management of contaminated soil in the context of a commercial dispute involving the mandated engineers’ professional liability and the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act;
- Acted on behalf of a major company in a dispute involving public infrastructure’s construction;
- Acted on behalf of Québec-based companies operating in the construction and retail sectors in the context of commercial leases negotiation;
- Acted on behalf of a Québec-based bottling company in the context of a complex commercial dispute involving various monetary claims and injunctions;
- Acted on behalf of Canadian banking institutions in the context of banking litigation and collections;
- Acted on behalf of a major real estate investment trust in the context of a commercial lease litigation;
- Acted on behalf of a Québec-based health care equipment company in the context of a commercial dispute against its tenant;
- Acted on behalf of a Québec-based company in its dispute against a public sector contractor;
- Acted on behalf of a real estate developer in a dispute arising from a major real estate transaction.
Conferences
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“A joint Canadian and French perspective of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)”, guest lecturer, Faculty of Law, Master 2, International Commercial Law, Université de Montpellier 1, France.
Professional Affiliation(s)
- Barreau du Québec
Involvement
- Member of the Young Philanthropists’ Circle of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.