February 1, 2012


Montréal (Canada) - Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, announced today that Éric Bédard is taking office as Managing Partner for the Québec region.

Mr. Bédard is succeeding Claude Auger, who has held the position since February 2003. Claude is now returning to his tax law practice with the Firm.

"I first want to thank Claude for his commitment to our Firm. Fasken Martineau, in Québec and globally, has benefited from Claude's nine years of outstanding leadership, rigorous management of administrative matters and global vision when it comes to the practice of the law," said David Corbett, Managing Partner of the Firm. "I would also like to congratulate Éric on his election to the office of Managing Partner for the Québec region. My confidence in his leadership is based on his many years of exceptional service with Fasken Martineau."

Mr. Bédard was called to the Québec Bar in 1989 and joined Fasken Martineau in the same year. He has been a member of Fasken Martineau's Board of Directors since 2007. His practice focuses mainly on the fields of labour and administrative law as well as strategic counsel. Mr. Bédard has thorough knowledge of Québec government structures and has represented clients preparing for legislative or regulatory changes, in their negotiations with government agencies, and before the National Assembly.

"I am looking forward to this new challenge. I will have the opportunity to work with all members of the Fasken Martineau family to continue making our firm a leading partner in our clients' business decisions," said Éric Bédard.

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