Nathalie Gagnon

Strategic thinking, devotion and efficiency are the three elements that best describe Nathalie Gagnon. Setting herself apart by her in-depth understanding of the reality of entrepreneurs, she is one of the most highly-recognized experts in Quebec in mergers and acquisitions of private corporations. With more than 20 years of experience, she has advised an impressive number of executives in the purchase or sale of corporations. Nathalie Gagnon is co-chair of BCF's mergers and acquisitions team, as she is herself a leader in mid-market mergers and acquisitions in Quebec.

Nathalie is very attentive to the needs of our clients and knows how to use her creativity and collaborative approach to facilitate the success of a transaction. Nathalie counsels our clients in the execution of major projects, corporate financing and strategic equity investments. In particular, she has developed expertise in business succession transactions and is particularly inspired by corporations working in the agri-food sector.

Winner of the prestigious Lexpert Rising Stars award for the leading lawyers under 40 in Canada in 2014, she was also named in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada for her advanced expertise in commercial law. Convinced of the importance of constructive negotiations, she completed the Negotiation and Leadership program at Harvard Law School.

Nathalie Gagnon shines through her community involvement. She is an active member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of Fondation Jeunes en Tête, whose mission is to prevent psychological distress among youth aged 11 to 18. She also chairs its Financial Committee. She has been involved with this foundation for more than 10 years. She is the partner in charge of pro bono activities at BCF. Her keen interest in the economic development of Montreal also led her to be a member of the Board of Directors of Destination Centre-Ville.