Atty. Alexandre Forest
Alexandre Forest is a member of Gowling WLG Montreal's Restructuring, Bankruptcy & Insolvency Group and Commercial Litigation Group, notably construction and real estate law and commercial leasing. He was Bâtonnier (president) of the Montreal Bar in 2019-2020, the youngest to serve as such.
Commercial Leasing Law & More Attorney · Serving Montreal, QC
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About Alexandre Forest at a Glance
Alexandre Forest is a business and bankruptcy attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Gowling WLG. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Leasing Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2026). Serves clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alexandre Forest
- Alexandre Forest is a member of Gowling WLG Montreal's Restructuring, Bankruptcy & Insolvency Group and Commercial Litigation Group, notably construction and real estate law and commercial leasing
- He was Bâtonnier (president) of the Montreal Bar in 2019-2020, the youngest to serve as such
- His practice involves representing companies in the process of restructuring as well as their creditors and also focuses on various aspects of commercial and civil litigation and real estate
- Alexandre's experience covers a wide range of mortgage remedy matters (particularly regarding construction liens), landlord/tenant disputes, construction claims as well as the elaboration of various emergency procedures (injunction, safeguard order, etc.) and latent defect matters
- He has also worked on several international files including various cases pertaining to the international jurisdiction of Québec courts
Practice Areas Explained
Alexandre Forest's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alexandre Forest handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Montreal.
Business & Corporate Law in Montreal
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Montreal
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Montreal
Practicing law in Quebec. Legal matters in Quebec are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montreal are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Quebec state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Quebec brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Quebec courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Montreal Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Montreal-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Montreal Choose Alexandre Forest
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alexandre Forest's practice in the field of business and bankruptcy.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and bankruptcy, Alexandre Forest can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Montreal
A Montreal-based practice means Alexandre Forest attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Alexandre Forest Handles in Montreal
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Alexandre Forest has experience with under Quebec law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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