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Sophie Lessard Berger Associée/Partner Québec

Sophie Lessard Berger

Partner Fasken
Knowing how to support your legal advice based on thorough research into the client’s commercial activities is the mark of a good lawyer.
Jurisdiction Québec, 2008
Language(s) French, English, Spanish
Office(s) Québec City
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Overview

Sophie Lessard-Berger is a partner within the Banking and Finance law group. As part of her practice, she advises and represents financial institutions, borrowers and investors in matters of syndicated loans, project financing and international financing operations.

An experienced leader in corporate reorganizations and in mergers and acquisitions, Sophie also practised business law for many years before focusing her practice on bank financing.

With a wide range of experience, Sophie has the ability to support clients in achieving their business goals. Her clients trust her practical and pragmatic advice on their economic activities and in preparing many corporate documents.

Achievements

  • Recognized in Banking and Finance Law in Québec City, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Banking & Financial Institutions, Lexpert 2025 to 2026
  • Recognized in Corporate Law in Quebec City, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2023

Experience

  • La Caisse and Investissement Québec make strategic investment in Honco Group to support the growth of Québec-based steel processor, [Deal - Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and Investissement Québec], La Caisse and Investissement Québec make strategic investment in Honco Group.
  • Acquisition of Airmedic by Dessercom, [Deal - Dessercom], Advised Dessercom in the acquisition of Airmedic, a leader in emergency air medical transport.
  • Two young entrepreneurs acquire the popular Chez Ashton restaurant chain, [Deal - Jean Christophe Lirette and Emily Adam], Acquisition of the Chez Ashton restaurants by two entrepreneurs.
  • Pacteon Corporation, a global leader in end-of-line packaging automation, through its subsidiary, Schneider Packaging Equipment Company, in its acquisition of Phoenix Wrappers ULC, [Deal - Schneider Packaging Equipment Company], On March 31, 2021, Pacteon Corporation, a global leader in end-of-line packaging automation, through its subsidiary, Schneider Packaging Equipment Company completed the acquisition of all of the shares of Quebec-based Phoenix Wrappers ULC. This acquisition and its financing were cross-border tran...
  • Pétroles Cadeko Inc. acquired 184 service stations, 98 of which operate under the Petro-Canada banner and 86 under the Eko, Sonerco and Axco banners, [Deal - Pétroles Cadeko Inc.], Representation of the purchaser in connection with the acquisition of 184 service stations.
  • Groupe Lebel acquires Maibec’s US and Canadian softwood lumber division, [Deal - Groupe Lebel], Groupe Lebel announced that its subsidiary, Bois Daaquam, signed an agreement to acquire Maibec’s sawmills in its softwood lumber division. The Maibec division is composed of two sites, the first located in St-Pamphile, Quebec, and the second in Masardis, Maine. The acquisition of the Maine busin...
  • iA Financial Group acquires PPI Management and its subsidiaries, [Deal - iA Financial Group], On February 26, 2018, Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. (“iA Financial Group” (TSX: IAG)) acquired PPI Management Inc. (PPI), a leading Canadian insurance marketing firm.   With this acquisition, iA Financial Group becomes the leader in insurance brokerage distribution ...
  • Acquisition by iA Financial Group of certain assets associated with the HollisWealth division of the Bank of Nova Scotia, [Deal - iA Financial Group], Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services Inc. completed the acquisition of HollisWealth Advisory Services Inc., HollisWealth Insurance Agency and certain assets of the Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotia Capital Inc. and HollisWealth Inc.). The acquisition took effect after close of business ...
  • Acquisition by iA Financial Group of all issued and outstanding shares of PPP Group, [Deal - iA Financial Group], On November 18, 2016, iA Financial Group acquired PPP Group Ltd., which has provided products and services to new and used automobile and other motor vehicle dealers for 35 years.   The acquisition expands iA Financial Group’s distribution network in the Dealer Services division.   The Fasken...

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB Université Laval

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member of the Québec Bar
  • Member of the Québec City Bar
  • Member of the Canadian Bar Association
  • Member of the Association du Jeune Barreau de Québec

Knowledge

  • Fasken Talks : Season 3, 6/10/2024
  • Preparing Your Business for Economic Fluctuations : Strategies and Legal Considerations, 10/20/2022

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