Émile Catimel-Marchand
514.987.5031
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Émile Catimel-Marchand maintains a thriving practice in financial services, focusing on restructuring and insolvency law.
He works primarily on complex Canadian, cross-border and international proceedings and financings, in which he acts for corporations, lenders and insolvency professionals. He has represented clients at all levels of Canadian courts, including multiple appearances at the Supreme Court of Canada.
He is recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a ‘One to Watch’ in the area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring.
Émile also has a vast experience advising clients on complex regulatory matters and regimes applicable when carrying on business in Québec, including consumer protection law, consumer finance and French language requirements.
He frequently advises clients in the automotive, banking, electronics and alcoholic beverage industries on how to navigate the continued challenges in such fields and other industry specific requirements.
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Speaking Engagements
Speaker, Recent developments on the duty of good faith in Insolvency proceedings, OBA Insolvency Law Program
March 2022News
Media Mentions
- “French Language Charter draft regulations provides more clarity but questions remain,” by Luis Millán, Law360 (January 30, 2024)
- “De moins en moins réparables” by Sara Champagne, La Presse, (September 8, 2023)
- “Easing of Quebec language law may be helpful for business, but questions remain: legal experts” by Luis Millán, Law360, (August 9, 2023)
Rankings & Recognitions
- Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a “One to Watch” in the area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2024)
- Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a ‘One to Watch’ in the area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring (2023)
- Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada as a ‘One to Watch’ in the area of Insolvency and Financial Restructuring (2022)
- Dean’s list during his second year at University of Sherbrooke
Directorships & Affiliations
- Barreau du Québec
- Young Bar of Montreal
- Member of the NextGen Committee of the Turnaround Management Association (TMA)
Education & Admissions
Insights (15 Posts)View More
Update! Court Ordered Charges Can Also Prime Crown Claims in BIA Matters
Canadian courts have now confirmed the priority of claims between Statutory Deemed Trusts and Court-Ordered Charges.
Automotive Webinar Series | Part II: Looking towards the Future: Automotive Legislation Updates
Our panel of professionals will highlight important changes impacting the automotive industry in Canada’s ever-evolving regulatory landscape including updates to cross-border sales legislation, advertising obligations arising from drip pricing provisions under the Competition Act and understanding Transport Canada's lates enforcement tool: administrative monetary penalties.
Québec Bill 29 – A Potential Right to Repair and Planned Obsolescence Ban that Would Affect Appliances and Electronics
Québec looks to adopt a right to repair and planned obsolescence Bill with particular impacts on electronics and appliances.
Québec Bill 29, An Automotive Perspective – A Potential Right to Repair, Planned Obsolescence Ban and Lemon Law
Quebec looks to adopt a right to repair and planned obsolescence Bill with particular impacts in the automotive sapce
Bill C-13: The Federal Government’s Answer to Bill 96, Notably Imposes New Obligations to Use French in Workplaces for Federal Employers
Bill C-13 - French language requirements for federally regulated businesses in Canada
Last Minute Fine Tuning – Québec Government Tries to Soften the Blow of Some of the More Far-Reaching Requirements Under Bill 96, as Applicable to Government Interactions
Entry into force of the Regulation respecting the language of the civil administration and the Regulation respecting the derogations to the duty of exemplarity
Québec: Bill 96’s Impact on Franchise Businesses
Impact of new French language regulations in the franchise space.
Bill 96: How changes to French language legislation will impact your Business Practices and Documentation
This webinar discusses the newly passed Bill 96 and its impacts on the day-to-day operations on companies doing business in Québec or otherwise interacting with Québec counterparties.
Bill 96 – Dates To Remember And Top Five (5) Take-Aways From The Amendment Process
Québec adopted Bill 96, a reform of Québec’s language laws in the province will come into force June 1, 2022. Here are the main changes and a timeline.
SCC Rules No Absolute Bar on Pre-post Compensation (setoff), Overrules kitco and Provides Roadmap for Possible Pre-post Setoff in CCAA Cases
The Supreme Court's decision in Montréal v. Deloitte establishes a test for pre-post compensation (set-off)
BILL 96 – Top 10 Impacts of the Revised Charter of the French Language on your Business and When to Expect Implementation of Such Revisions
Changes to Québec’s language laws are coming. Here is a top ten list of potential impacts, and the likely timeline and process for adoption.
Supreme Court of Canada Confirms: Hypothecary Notices In Québec Receiverships Are Here To Stay
Supreme Court of Canada confirms: hypothecary notices in Québec receiverships are here to stay.
The Splintering of Canadian Insolvency Law: Quebec Court of Appeal Confirms Expiry of Provincial Notice Periods are a Pre-Condition to Appointment of a BIA Receiver
The Quebec court of appeal's ruling in Séquestre de Media5 Corporation has profound implications for the enforcement of secured creditor remedies in Quebec.
The Queen v. Callidus Capital Corporation Overturned; Lenders Breathe a Sigh of Relief, But For How Long?
The decision, released in July 2017, was overturned on November 8, 2018 by the Supreme Court of Canada, offering sought-after certainty for secured lenders.
Still Kicking: Quebec Court Confirms the Constitutionality of the Charter of the French Language, Clarifies the Rule of “Marked Predominance” and Reiterates the Exemptions for Unregistered Trademarks
Still Kicking: Quebec Court Confirms the Constitutionality of the Charter of the French Language, Clarifies the Rule of “Marked Predominance” and Reiterates the Exemptions for Unregistered Trademarks
Deals & Cases (2 Posts)
Restructuring of LEEF Brands Inc.
In August 2022, McMillan’s Insolvency Litigation group obtained court approval of the plan of arrangement, which was necessary to address a payment default under a debenture.
Thoma Bravo acquires technology-focused parking management systems provider T2 Systems
Thoma Bravo acquires technology-focused parking management systems provider T2 Systems
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