Atty. Robert Dorion
Robert Dorion is a partner in Gowlings' Montréal office. He specializes in business law with an emphasis on corporate, commercial, merger and acquisition and tax law.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Montreal, QC
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About Robert Dorion at a Glance
Robert Dorion is a business and m&a attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Gowling WLG. Admitted to practice in Quebec, Canada. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds Law (2026). Serves clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Dorion
- Robert Dorion is a partner in Gowlings' Montréal office
- He specializes in business law with an emphasis on corporate, commercial, merger and acquisition and tax law
- Over the years he has developed expertise in corporate re-organizations, acquisitions, mergers and consolidations, contract negotiating, public and private financing and securities
- His large clientele includes public and private companies working in local, national and international economic sectors
- Robert has also served on the board of directors of many public and private companies including Groupe Laperrière & Verreault Inc. and Matco Ravary Inc
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Dorion's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Dorion 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.
Robert Dorion is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Quebec →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Montreal
Robert Dorion is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Quebec →
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 Robert Dorion
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 Robert Dorion's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, Robert Dorion 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 Robert Dorion 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 Robert Dorion Handles in Montreal
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Robert Dorion 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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