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Denis Chaurette Associé/Partner Montréal

Denis Chaurette

Partner Fasken
To close a transaction, you have to have the courage to think outside the box.
Jurisdiction Québec, 1975
Language(s) French, English
Office(s) Montréal
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Overview

Denis Chaurette practises corporate and commercial law. He is known in the mid-market sector for his excellent business sense as well as his thorough understanding of client issues and their budgetary constraints. His reputation has also been forged by his ability to close transactions, his tenacity in achieving objectives and his creativity.

Denis’ experience combines 42 years of practice in commercial transactions and consulting, including 15 years in commercial litigation. Denis examines every angle of a situation in order to provide the right advice customized for each client. He has successfully settled numerous shareholders’ disputes.

Over the course of his career, Denis has advised clients at every step in the business life cycle, be it incorporation, governance or sale, including growth management, employee incentives, shareholder disputes, partnerships, financings and acquisitions.

Denis has knowledge in the areas of real estate, intellectual property, taxation, labour law and environmental law, etc. As such, he assists entrepreneurs and institutions define the issues clearly and call in experts as needed to identify options, solutions and action plans.

Denis has completed over 140 purchase and sale transactions for the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, both in Quebec and cross-border. He regularly represents private investment funds, including Novacap and Champlain Financial Corporation (Canada) Inc.

His clientele is composed primarily of investment funds, venture capital companies and businesses.

Achievements

Client Work

  • Les Installations Électriques Pichette was transferred to the next generation, [Deal - Les Installations Électriques Pichette Inc.], Intergenerational transfer of Les Installations Électriques Pichette.
  • DNA Continuity Fund I completed a quasi-equity investment in Groupe Sacs Frontenac, [Deal - DNA Continuity Fund I, L.P.], Quasi-equity investment by DNA Continuity Fund I.
  • Les Sommets de la Vallée completed an intergenerational transfer of the company, [Deal - Valley Summits Inc. (Les Sommets de la Vallée Inc.)], Transfer of Valley Summits (formerly Mont Saint-Sauveur) to succeeding generations of the founding families.
  • Desjardins Capital and Siparex investment in Proaction International, [Deal - Proaction International Inc.], Desjardins Capital and Siparex investment in Proaction International.
  • C2 Innovations acquired by Sherweb, [Deal - C2 Innovations Inc.], C2 Acquired by Sherweb
  • Rodeo FX acquires BLVD-MTL, [Deal - RodéoFX inc.]
  • Knowlton Development Corporation, a Novacap Portfolio Company, sells its issued and outstanding shares to Cornell Capital, [Deal - Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC)]
  • Novacap acquires substantial interest in Noble Foods, [Deal - Novacap]
  • Caisse de dépôt buys National Bank of Canada's stake in Innocap, [Deal - Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec]

Career & Education

Education

  • LL.B. (Civil Law) Université de Montréal

Community involvement

  • Chair of the organizing committee Montreal Passion Vin 2007
  • Member of the Organizing Committee Montreal Passion Vin 2003 to 2006

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member Hospitaliers de Pomerol
  • Member Technical Arts Society
  • Member Club Richelieu de Montréal
  • Member Jurade de St-Émilion
  • Member Groupement des chefs d'entreprise du Québec
  • Member Réseau Capital
  • Member Club St-Denis
  • Committee Member Club St-Denis
  • Member Canadian Bar Association
  • Member of the Board of Directors La Fondation Job Impact

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