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March 19, 2025

D’enquêteur à futur avocat

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March 17, 2025

Lavery supports TerraVest’s refinancing for the acquisition of EnTrans International

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 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.

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March 13, 2025

Quebec’s approach to remote workers’ rights holds lessons for other provinces: lawyer

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March 12, 2025

Lavery welcomes two new lawyers

Lavery is pleased to announce that two lawyers have joined the firm. Maxime Duval-Charland Maxime is a member of the Business Law group and focuses his practice on commercial law, technology law and real estate. As part of his practice, Maxime negotiates, drafts and revises various legal documents relating to commercial transactions. He is also called upon to support and advise clients on their business and operational activities. In addition, Maxime regularly takes on the role of strategic advisor by collaborating on the development and implementation of legal and business strategies to achieve development and growth objectives for his clients. "From my very first discussions with Lavery, I realized that we shared the vision that conviviality and excellence can go hand in hand in the practice of law. Lavery offers quality inspired by the best, in a firm on a human scale. My legal experience complements the Quebec City business law team, and I'm convinced that our clients will be well supported and advised thanks to Lavery's multidisciplinary platform. After several years in the corporate world, I'm very much looking forward to meeting our customers and contributing to the success of local businesses." Frédéric BolducFrédéric is a lawyer and member of our Labour and Employment Law group. Frédéric's practice encompasses all areas of labour and employment law, including individual employment relations and collective bargaining. Consequently, he supports employers in both litigious and non-litigious matters, with an approach focused on achieving reasonable and satisfactory outcomes for clients. He advises employers at both the federal and provincial levels on a variety of issues, including labour relations, labour standards, collective agreement obligations and human rights. He represents employers before administrative tribunals and courts of justice. « I come to Lavery with the strong conviction that I am becoming part of a team with exceptional expertise in labour and employment law, a team that holds a prominent position within the firm and is well-equipped to address the most complex legal needs of its clients. This is a team that fosters collegiality and encourages thoughtful reflection on the legal challenges impacting our practice. I am also truly pleased to work alongside colleagues who left a strong impression on me during my previous time here, especially due to their warmth and approachability. »

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