Michael Debay Lawyer

Michael Debay Lawyer

Office

  • Montréal

Phone number

514 877-2997

Bar Admission

  • Québec, 2024

Languages

  • English
  • French

Practice areas

Profile

Michael Debay is a member of the Business Law group, specializing in taxation. In this capacity, he acts in many files related to tax planning, corporate reorganization and advice on complex tax transactions.

Michael has a Bachelor of Laws from the Université de Sherbrooke, and a Master of Laws, Tax option, from the HEC Montréal business school.

Before joining our team, Michael worked as a tax lawyer at an internationally recognized audit and consultancy firm.

Education

  • Bachelor of Laws, Université de Sherbrooke, 2022 
  • Master of Laws, Taxation, Université de Montréal, 2024 

Boards and Professional Affiliations

  • Member of the Canadian Tax Foundation
  • Member of the Association de planification fiscale et financière (APFF)
  1. Lavery is proud to have helped Quaze Technologies in its sale to Red Cat Holdings

    Lavery represented Quaze Technologies in its sale to Red Cat Holdings, a U.S.-based company specializing in advanced drones and robotics for the defense and national security sectors. About Quaze Technologies Founded in Quebec, Quaze Technologies develops wireless power transmission technology for autonomous systems, such as drones, ground robots, unmanned underwater vehicles and other robotic platforms. Quaze’s technology makes autonomous charging possible, without the need for physical contact, connectors or precise alignment, prolonging the operational autonomy of systems deployed in complex environments. About the transaction This transaction represents a significant step in Quaze’s growth. By joining Red Cat Holdings, Quaze will be able to fast-track the development of its technology and its integration into the international autonomous platform ecosystem, while continuing to advance its open model with third-party manufacturers. The transaction also comes at a time when energy autonomy is becoming a strategic issue for the future of robotic systems. Expertise at the service of growth Lavery acted as legal counsel to Quaze Technologies in this cross-border transaction, drawing on its expertise in mergers and acquisitions and business law, as well as its experience in advising tech companies on growth-oriented transactions. The Lavery team, led by Alexandre Hébert, included Luc Pariseau, Joseph Gualdieri, Jessy Menard and Michael Debay.

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  2. Lavery welcomes Michael Debay and Sarah Trublard as lawyers

    Lavery is pleased to announce the appointment of two new lawyers to its Montreal office: Michael Debay and Sarah Trublard. Michael Debay joins our Business Law group as a lawyer specializing in tax law. “What attracted me about Lavery was the special relationship we have with our clients and the expertise of the team’s professionals. As a tax lawyer, I am inspired by challenging mandates that promote innovation, collaboration, and the continuous development of my skills, all within a dynamic team.” Sarah Trublard joins our team as a lawyer and trademark agent.     "What immediately appealed to me about Lavery was the importance placed on human relationships, recognizing each person's potential, and collaboration, in an environment that aligns with my values. As a young lawyer, I am delighted to be joining a stimulating team that values professional development and personal fulfillment in equal measure." We warmly welcome Michael and Sarah to our teams!

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