Nathalie Gagnon

Strategic thinking, dedication, and efficiency: three qualities that define Nathalie Gagnon. Recognized by her deep understanding of entrepreneurs’ realities, she is among Quebec’s most respected attorneys in the field of private company mergers and acquisitions. With more than 25 years of experience, Nathalie has advised an impressive number of business leaders on the purchase and sale of companies. Widely regarded as a leader in Quebec’s mid-market M&A sector, she also serves as Head of the Business Law/Mergers and Acquisitions practice group in the Montreal office.

 Attentive to our clients’ needs, she leverages her creativity and collaborative approach to facilitate the successful completion of transactions. Nathalie also assists numerous clients with major projects, corporate financing matters, and strategic equity investments. In particular, she has developed a significant expertise in transactions supporting business succession planning.

 A recipient of the prestigious Lexpert Rising Stars award in 2014, which recognizes Canada’s most outstanding lawyers under the age of 40, Nathalie was also named Best Lawyers in Canada in the 2021 edition for her specialized expertise in venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate law. Since the 2025 edition, she has also been ranked in Chambers Canada for her expertise in corporate and commercial law in Quebec.

 Firmly believing in the importance of constructive negotiations, she completed the Negotiation and Leadership program at Harvard Law School. As part of the training offered by the College of Corporate Directors, Nathalie is developing, in collaboration with her partner, Geneviève Martin, a  mergers and acquisitions program entitled “A Basic Guide for Directors.”

 Nathalie is deeply committed to community involvement. She is a member of the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors and serves as Chair of the fundraising committee for the Jeunes en Tête Foundation, whose mission is to prevent psychological distress among youth aged 11 to 18. She has been involved with this foundation for more than 20 years. Her strong interest in Montreal’s economic development has also led her to on the Board of Directors of Montréal Centre-Ville since 2017; including as Chair of the Board from 2019 to 2025. Nathalie also serves on the Boards of directors of Groupe Technosub Inc. and Emballages St-Jean Ltée. In addition, she is Chair of the jury for the 2026 edition of the Gala at the Club M&A de Montréal.