800 Victoria Sq, Suite 3500, PO Box 242, The Stock Exchange Twr, Montréal, QC
Year called to bar: 1986 (QC)
Louis-Martin is a partner in the Real Estate group of the Montreal office. With nearly 30 years of experience, he is a seasoned expert in real estate law. In this capacity, he advises a wide range of clients, including developers, contractors, investors, asset managers and financial institutions on many aspects of their real estate operations, including development and partnerships, sales and acquisitions, financing, management and leasing. Louis-Martin has also been mandated to provide legal advice in the context of infrastructure projects. An outstanding negotiator, his expertise is recognized and sought after thanks to his extensive experience related to often complex cases, his ability to diffuse tense situations and facilitate the conclusion of transactions. He is also highly appreciated as a mentor to young lawyers seeking to establish themselves and make their way in the profession.
CDPQ Infra Inc., a subsidiary of Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, announced on April 12, 2018, that construction of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) project, an automated light-rail transportation system in the greater Montréal area, has officially started. The project comprises 67 kilometres of railway and 26 stations and, once complete, will be one of the largest automated transportation system in the world.