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François Ferland
Bar Admission 1983
Law degree, Université de Montréal (LLB)
Contact information
A Montreal lawyer, business law dominates François' practice, which is mainly focused on social economy enterprises, cultural industries and companies emerging from the new economy (Internet, new technologies, etc.).
François acts in particular with social economy enterprises whose objective is the protection of the collective heritage and the financing of structuring real estate projects.
He also represents or supports several dedicated partners in promoting the social economy and financing the businesses of the new economy. He represents several stakeholders working in the field of publishing, film, television and broadcasting on the Internet as well as other entrepreneurs recognized for their vision and their ability to innovate.
For twenty years, François has been a lecturer in business and entertainment law at the Faculty of Law of the Université de Montréal.
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Services
- Business Contracts
- Business Financing
- Business Law
- Business Start-Ups
- Commercial Law
- Corporate Law
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Professional activities
I differ myself by my ability to design the required legal structures and negotiate the appropriate partnerships for the realization of innovative projects supported by a clientele consisting mainly of social, cultural and scientific entrepreneurs.
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Social Involvement
The Montreal Cultural Showcase and the Angus Development Corporation are two organizations that promote culture and that is why I joined their board of directors.
News
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Labour and Employment
Réduction de la charge administrative des médecins : de nouveaux défis pour les employeurs
Read moreThe Quebec legislature has passed the Act Mainly to Reduce the Administrative Burden of Physicians, which includes key changes to the documentation attesting to the reasons for absences from work as of January 1, 2025.
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Litigation
The obligation to inform versus the obligation to be informed
Read moreDoes the seller necessarily have an obligation to disclose all information available to him or her in the pre-contractual phase?
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Labour and Employment
Pre-employment procedures: Is there a limit to the information employers can collect about applicants?
Read moreYes. While employers have some discretion with respect to the selection and recruitment processes, these must not infringe upon the fundamental rights of applicants. Employers are required to ensure that all their hiring and management practices are (…)
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