October 23, 2023 – McCarthy Tétrault welcomes Laurence Cromp-Lapierre as a partner in its Business Law, Capital Markets and M&A Groups in Montréal. Laurence’s practice focuses on several areas of securities and corporate law, particularly corporate finance (public offerings and private placements), capital markets, and public and private mergers and acquisitions.

A trusted advisor invested in clients’ success, Laurence provides exceptional guidance that enables clients to capitalize on opportunities that drive value and growth. She has represented public issuers, financial institutions, and investment funds, as well as industry leaders in a variety of sectors. In addition, she frequently advises public companies on matters relating to continuous disclosure obligations, corporate governance and other securities law matters in the ordinary course of business.

Clients turn to Laurence for her practical and innovative legal solutions that deliver results and reflect their business needs. She advises leading organizations on their complex transactions and matters in a wide range of industries, and she is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada in the area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

“Laurence’s strategic insight and cross-sector expertise make her a great addition to our already strong team,” said Éric Gosselin, Practice Group Leader of McCarthy Tétrault’s Business Law Group. “In today’s evolving economic and commercial landscape, clients need innovative legal guidance that addresses market factors and is tailored to their unique requirements. Laurence understands the trends and issues affecting clients’ industries within Québec and across Canada and delivers smart solutions that reflect current business realities, enabling them to reach their goals. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team.”

Outside of her daily practice, Laurence plays an active role at Université de Montréal as a course lecturer in business law. She completed her LLM at Berkeley Law at the University of California. She also holds a Certificate in European Law from Paris Panthéon-Assas University, a JD degree from Queen’s University, and an LLB from Université de Montréal.

With expertise in the industries that matter most to the global business landscape, McCarthy Tétrault’s Mergers & Acquisitions Group has the proven experience to get deals done. Comprising some of the most talented transactional lawyers in Canada, our team brings the right combination of seasoned expertise and youthful energy to our clients’ most sophisticated and important deals and projects. Ranked in both Chambers Canada and Global, our Mergers & Acquisitions Group specializes in advising clients on the largest and most innovative domestic and international deals. We have knowledge and expertise in every type of M&A transaction and we have played a principal role acting for every type of transaction participant. Learn more about our Mergers & Acquisitions Group.

With strong expertise and dominance of League Tables, our national Capital Markets Group helps issuers raise capital around the world with practical and thoughtful insights. Our Chambers-ranked team ensures financial institutions, investment dealers and public companies receive all-encompassing support in capital and debt markets, providing up-to-date advice on structuring capital markets transactions and regulatory compliance. Our experience includes advising on sophisticated and innovative domestic, cross-border and international capital-raising transactions and developing innovative financing solutions that meet clients’ needs. Learn more about our Capital Markets Group.

About McCarthy Tétrault

McCarthy Tétrault LLP provides a broad range of legal services, providing strategic and industry-focused advice and solutions for Canadian and international interests. The Firm has substantial presence in Canada’s major commercial centres as well as in New York City and London.

Built on an integrated approach to the practice of law and delivery of innovative client services, the Firm brings its legal talent, industry insight and practice experience to help clients achieve the results that are important to them.

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