I am a business lawyer known for his ability to close deals and recognized for his solution oriented approach and strong relationship with his clients. I enjoy helping businesses grow and entrepreneurs achieve their goals. I am uniquely positioned to help companies grow and achieve liquidity across borders with DLA Piper's global platform of 90+ offices in 40 countries.I represent both Canadian and foreign entities in a wide range of corporate legal issues, including Private equity transactions, Mergers and acquisitions and Debt and project-financing.Over the years, I have completed hundreds of sales and purchases of businesses both in and outside Canada and have been involved in a large number of financing and real estate transactions. My experience includes transactions in Canada and cross border transactions with several European countries, the United Stated and Canada.Representative transactions:• Acted for wrnch Inc. (AI) for its Secies B equity financing lead by Nikon Corporation.• Acted for OpenGate Capital for its acquisition of GH Chemicals and MicroZinc.• Acted for Groupe Deschênes in connection with the Competition Act approval and the Canada-US financing of its Corix Water Products acquisition.• Acted for Asmodee Group for its acquisition of Lion Rampant Imports Ltd.• Québec counsel for the winning consortium on the $2 billion financing of the New Bridge over the Saint Lawrence Crossing Project in Montréal, Québec.• Acted for American Railway Supply in its acquisition of a Moncton railcar manufacturing facility and the establishment of a joint venture with CRRC.• Québec counsel to several lenders in cross border financings.• Acted for Allied Group of companies with respect to its acquisition of Ezeflow Inc., a manufacturer of welded pipe fittings with manufacturing facilities in Canada, United States and Scotland.• Acted for Asmodee Group with respect to its acqusition of F2Z Entertainment Inc., the Canadian publisher/distributor that owns the Z-Man Games, Filosofia Éditions, Pretzel Games, and Plaid Hat Games studios.