Atty. Françis Duchesneau

Atty. Françis Duchesneau

Françis Duchesneau is a lawyer practicing communications, media and technology, mergers and acquisitions, pharmaceuticals and life sciences and 7 other areas of law. Françis has been licensed for 36 years.

Quebec Quebec 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Françis Duchesneau at a glance

Françis Duchesneau is a Partner based in Quebec, Quebec, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Quebec (1990). Educated at Dalhousie University (LL.B. George, 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Quebec, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Françis Duchesneau is a lawyer practicing communications, media and technology, mergers and acquisitions, pharmaceuticals and life sciences and 7 other areas of law
  • Françis has been licensed for 36 years
  • Françis practices at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP in Quebec, QC

Practice Areas Explained

Françis Duchesneau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Françis Duchesneau handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Françis Duchesneau is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Quebec →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Quebec 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Françis Duchesneau

Where is Françis Duchesneau's law office located?
Françis Duchesneau's law practice is located in Quebec, Quebec. The firm is Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Françis Duchesneau handle?
Françis Duchesneau focuses on business, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Quebec.
How long has Françis Duchesneau practiced law?
Françis Duchesneau has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Françis Duchesneau go to law school?
Françis Duchesneau earned their education at (LL.B. George, 1989).
How can I contact Françis Duchesneau for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Françis Duchesneau received?
Françis Duchesneau's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B. George
Dalhousie University
- 1989

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Quebec
Admitted: 1990

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