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.
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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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- 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
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Alexandre Forest's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alexandre Forest handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Alexandre Forest is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Quebec →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Alexandre Forest is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Quebec →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Quebec
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.
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