Atty. Joëlle Simard

Atty. Joëlle Simard

Joëlle Simard is a member of the Corporate/Commercial group at the Montréal office. Focusing on corporate financing as well as mergers and acquisitions, she advises both public and private corporations in various sectors.

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Profile Summary

About Joëlle Simard at a glance

Joëlle Simard is a m&a attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — ™ (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2022 for work in: (2026). Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joëlle Simard is a member of the Corporate/Commercial group at the Montréal office
  • Focusing on corporate financing as well as mergers and acquisitions, she advises both public and private corporations in various sectors
  • Joëlle Simard joined the Fasken team as a student in the summer of 2012
  • Since that time, Joëlle has acted for Canadian public issuers during securities distributions and asset and share purchase-sale transactions, both in Canada and internationally
  • She has also developed experience in atypical transactions with a particular structure
  • Joëlle is attentive to the realities and needs of clients, who come from various sectors
  • She also believes in the development of corporate social responsibility and strongly believe in the importance to protect our environment

Practice Areas Explained

Joëlle Simard's Areas of Practice

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Joëlle Simard's law office located?
Joëlle Simard's law practice is located in Montreal, Quebec. The firm is Fasken. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joëlle Simard handle?
Joëlle Simard focuses on m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Quebec.
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What awards or recognition has Joëlle Simard received?
Joëlle Simard's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — ™; Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2022 for work in:; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law - 2022.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ™
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2022 for work in:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law - 2022
- 2026

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