Philippe Hébert

Philippe Hébert is a partner in the Business Law and Mergers & Acquisitions team at the Montréal office. He primarily advises entrepreneurs, private companies, and investors on domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions, corporate reorganizations, and other strategic transactions across a variety of industries.

His practice focuses on providing long-term support to entrepreneurs and executives, serving as a trusted advisor to them. Philippe is involved in all stages of business development, including incorporation and corporate structuring, the negotiation and implementation of commercial contracts, the drafting of shareholder agreements, and transactions involving the purchase or sale of shares or assets. He also advises clients on governance issues, including the establishment of effective decision-making structures, the management of relationships between shareholders and executives, and best practices in management and compliance. He is recognized for his pragmatic, efficiency- and results-oriented approach, as well as for his ability to translate complex legal issues into concrete solutions tailored to his clients’ business realities.

As part of his practice, Philippe also advises on certain regulatory issues related to corporate transactions and day-to-day operations, ensuring that structures and operations comply with applicable legal frameworks and facilitating the achievement of his clients’ business objectives.

In addition to his professional responsibilities, Philippe co-leads the firm's initiatives relating to the integration of artificial intelligence and oversees the operational aspects of this transformation. He works closely with senior leadership to assess the impact of these technologies on the practice of law, anticipate the evolution of BCF's operating and business models, and identify the organizational transformation levers required to support growth, innovation, and value creation for the benefit of clients.

Deeply involved in the firm’s activities, Philippe serves as co-chair of the Student and Intern Committee, where he plays an active role in recruiting, training, and mentoring the next generation of professionals. He is also a member of the firm’s Governance Committee.