Lavery acted as legal counsel for Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited in connection with a US$835 million cross-border financing related to the acquisition of the Éléonore gold mine, located in Eeyou Istchee James Bay, in northern Quebec. This transaction, which involved negotiations in four separate jurisdictions, required in-depth expertise in banking law, mining law, and security law to secure financing for the acquisition of one of Quebec's largest gold mines. This case was led by David Tournier, with the support of Katerina Kostopoulos, Francis Sabourin, Annie Groleau, and Joëlle Montpetit. Lavery is privileged to have played a role in the evolution of the Éléonore mine, having represented Newmont Corp in the sale of the Éléonore mine in 2024. These transactions reflect the firm's significant expertise in its ability to manage complex commercial and financial transactions in the mining sector. About LaveryLavery is the leading independent law firm in Québec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Québec City, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Québec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm's expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Québec jurisdiction.

On March 17, 2025, TerraVest Industries Inc. announced the acquisition of EnTrans International, a North American manufacturer of tank trailers. To facilitate this major acquisition, TerraVest has amended its credit facility with a syndicate of lenders led by Desjardins Group. The new financing structure consists of a CAN$800 million revolving credit facility, a CAN$200 million term loan and two other CAN$100 million term loans. Lavery played a key tole in advising TerraVest on the financing aspects of this transaction. The team at Lavery, headed by Brigitte Gauthier, including Bernard Trang, Francis Sabourin, Annie Groleau, Ana Cristina Nascimento, Jessy Ménard, Arielle Supino and Yanick Vlasak, worked closely with TerraVest to structure the amended credit facility. Lavery’s involvement allowed TerraVest to secure the funds needed to acquire EnTrans International, thereby reinforcing its position on the North American market. About Lavery Lavery is the leading independent law firm in Québec. Its more than 200 professionals, based in Montréal, Québec City, Sherbrooke and Trois-Rivières, work every day to offer a full range of legal services to organizations doing business in Québec. Recognized by the most prestigious legal directories, Lavery professionals are at the heart of what is happening in the business world and are actively involved in their communities. The firm's expertise is frequently sought after by numerous national and international partners to provide support in cases under Québec jurisdiction.

“What convinced me to join Lavery was, above all, the human approach and the importance given to mentoring young professionals. Working at Lavery allows me to evolve within a company that values excellence and innovation in the legal field, while encouraging the acquisition of new skills and the exchange of knowledge.” Francis is a member of our Business Law Group, practicing mainly in the areas of financing and real estate law. Francis Sabourin joined Lavery as a student in 2023 after completing his law degree at Université de Sherbrooke the same year.