National law firm Miller Thomson LLP is expanding its Montréal office with the addition of respected lawyer Michel La Roche, a specialist in business restructuring and finance. His colleagues Michel d’Amours and Jean-François Gauvin will also be joining the firm. The move is considered strategic in light of the continued demand for financial and business consultancy services in Québec’s competitive market.
“The expansion of our Montréal office will extend and deepen our presence in Québec, and strengthens our footprint as a truly national law firm,” said Gerald Courage, Chair of Miller Thomson. “Our goal is to offer the broadest network of specialized local knowledge and expertise among national law firms in the country.”
Michel La Roche and his partners Michel d’Amours and Jean-François Gauvin bring more than 35 years of experience, not only in business restructuring and finance but also in commercial and corporate law. Mr. La Roche is also featured in the 2013 list of Best Lawyers in Canada as one of the top lawyers specializing in insolvency.
“Joining a national law firm will allow our clientele to pursue further opportunities in Québec and across Canada,” said Michel La Roche. “Our specialized team, combined with leading experts and support staff at Miller Thomson, will provide an even greater variety of services to a growing caseload of clients.”
“We have been committed to the Québec market for sixty years,” said Louis-Michel Tremblay, Office Managing Partner, Miller Thomson Montréal. “The growth of these key practice areas is designed to deepen our ability to support the interests of commerce in the province. We expect this expansion to bring in new clients, and grow our existing caseload through fully integrated services that are responsive to the needs of Québec business today – from start-ups and IPOs to finance and restructuring.”
