Atty. Carl Bélanger
Carl Bélanger is a partner and market leader in the Business Law and Corporate Law group at the Montreal office. He has extensive experience in Canadian and cross-border transactions, primarily in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital.
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About Carl Bélanger at a glance
Carl Bélanger is a business and m&a attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Fasken. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Quebec (1998). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Carl Bélanger is a partner and market leader in the Business Law and Corporate Law group at the Montreal office
- He has extensive experience in Canadian and cross-border transactions, primarily in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital
- For over 25 years, Carl has assisted investment funds, international industrial groups, as well as family businesses and entrepreneurs in their development, both in Canada and abroad
- His experience covers various industry sectors, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing/industrial, and agri-food
- Carl is a pragmatic lawyer who stands out for his ability to reconcile clients' business objectives with the legal and transactional framework
- He can provide creative and tailored solutions for clients' strategic and sensitive matters
- His ability to build relationships and navigate sensitive situations is a valued asset for clients
- Carl values long-term business relationships with clients and strives to be a true partner
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carl Bélanger 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.
Carl Bélanger is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Quebec →
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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 andnue, 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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