News of the Firm Mar 19, 2019
Mireille Fontaine and Gino Martel Ranked in WWL: Life Sciences 2019
BCF is delighted to announce that two of its partners, Mireille Fontaine and Gino Martel, have been recognized in the 2019 Who’s Who Legal - Life Sciences: Transactional guide.
With 25 years’ experience in M&A and commercial law, Mireille specializes in private equity, venture capital and mergers and acquisitions. Over the years, she has become an expert advisor to international players looking to do business in Quebec and Canada, particularly in the life sciences and technology industries. She is also recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as one of the top life sciences lawyers since 2013.
Trusted legal and business advisor, Gino Martel is involved in planning, structuring and completing a wide range of complex and innovative corporate, commercial and tax transactions. Clients in the public and private sectors from various industries have trusted him with their most strategic transactions for over 30 years, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, management incentive plans and buy-outs, tax-driven reorganizations, debt and equity financing, succession planning, joint ventures, shareholder disputes and the establishment of international tax structures. Gino has been consistently recognized by clients and peers in publications such as LMG Life Sciences and Lexpert.
WWL nominees are selected based upon comprehensive, independent survey work with both general counsel and private practice lawyers worldwide. Only specialists who have met independent international research criteria are listed.
Congratulations Mireille and Gino!