Édith Jacques
Practice Expertise
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Areas of Practice
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Profile
Partner
Édith Jacques is Chair of the Board of Directors of the firm and a partner in Montréal's Business law group. She specializes in mergers and acquisitions, commercial law, as well as international law and acts as business and strategic consultant to mid- and large-size companies.
Édith Jacques is Chair of the Board of Directors of the firm and a partner in Montréal's Business law group. She specializes in mergers and acquisitions, commercial law, as well as international law and acts as business and strategic consultant to mid- and large-size companies.
Languages
French, English
Education
ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program (DEP), Insitute of Corporate Directors, 2021
Major in administration, Université Laval, 1998
LL.B., Université Laval, 1994
Areas of Practice
- Mergers and Acquisitions
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
Best Lawyers 2019
Best Lawyers 2020
Best Lawyer of the Year 2021
Best Lawyers 2021
Best Lawyers 2022
Lexpert 2022
Lexpert
Best Lawyers 2024
Best Lawyers 2026
Lexpert logo 2026
Best Lawyers 2027
Chambers 2027
Professional Associations
Member of the Board of directors of Lavery
Vice-Chairman and member of the Board of directors of Manufacturiers et exportateurs du Québec
Member of the Board of directors of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Member of the Quebec caucus of CanWEA
Professional Activities and Experience
Ms. Jacques regularly represents private companies in a wide range of transactions, including the acquisition and sale of businesses and the negotiation of distribution, supply, and manufacturing agreements for both the domestic and international markets. She also represents businesses in the implementation of structures and commercial agreements enabling them to expand into other countries.
Ms. Jacques also acts as strategic advisor to firms, helping them to implement business structures supporting their growth while managing and controlling risk. Her comprehensive vision of her clients' corporate and commercial structure, risks, and objectives enables her to offer strategic advice adapted to their specific needs.
Ms. Jacques also supports clients in the development of new products and distribution networks and the management and implementation of projects.
She plays an active role in companies in the manufacturing and energy sectors.
Ms. Jacques is known for her versatility, common sense, and pragmatic approach to a wide variety of commercial matters.
Professional and community activities
Active in several sports, community, and social organizations
Best Lawyers 2019
Best Lawyers 2020
Best Lawyer of the Year 2021
Best Lawyers 2021
Best Lawyers 2022
Lexpert 2022
Lexpert
Best Lawyers 2024
Best Lawyers 2026
Lexpert logo 2026
Best Lawyers 2027
Chambers 2027
Professional Associations
- Canadian Bar Association
Member of the Board of directors of Lavery
Vice-Chairman and member of the Board of directors of Manufacturiers et exportateurs du Québec
Member of the Board of directors of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters
Member of the Quebec caucus of CanWEA
Professional Activities and Experience
Ms. Jacques regularly represents private companies in a wide range of transactions, including the acquisition and sale of businesses and the negotiation of distribution, supply, and manufacturing agreements for both the domestic and international markets. She also represents businesses in the implementation of structures and commercial agreements enabling them to expand into other countries.
Ms. Jacques also acts as strategic advisor to firms, helping them to implement business structures supporting their growth while managing and controlling risk. Her comprehensive vision of her clients' corporate and commercial structure, risks, and objectives enables her to offer strategic advice adapted to their specific needs.
Ms. Jacques also supports clients in the development of new products and distribution networks and the management and implementation of projects.
She plays an active role in companies in the manufacturing and energy sectors.
Ms. Jacques is known for her versatility, common sense, and pragmatic approach to a wide variety of commercial matters.
Professional and community activities
Active in several sports, community, and social organizations
Articles
Protecting your trade-marks from Facebook usernames
Legal newsletter for business entrepreneurs and executives, Number 4
Exporting to the United States: C-TPAT Portal 2.0
Announcement of U.S. Customs Tariffs: Repercussions and Trade Strategies for Canadian and Quebec Businesses
Legal newsletter for business entrepreneurs and executives, Number 4
Exporting to the United States: C-TPAT Portal 2.0
Announcement of U.S. Customs Tariffs: Repercussions and Trade Strategies for Canadian and Quebec Businesses
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