Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP

For over 170 years, FMC has distinguished itself as one of Canada's leading business and litigation law firms. With more than 500 lawyers, and offices located in Montréal, Ottawa, Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, FMC offers the depth of experience and trusted legal advice to help clients succeed.

Each of our full-service offices, located in the country's key business centers, are completely familiar with local business and market conditions, and rank among the leaders in their respective markets. Where a transaction or project requires specialized knowledge or expertise, or where jurisdictional complexities or time pressures demand additional resources, the full strength and depth of our national business law firm can quickly be made available. Regardless of where you choose to do business in Canada, FMC offers the same level of high quality service.

We regularly establish multidisciplinary teams to address the most complex issues or opportunities effectively. Our offices are linked by sophisticated technologies to streamline communication, collaboration and workflow, and our lawyers are accustomed to practising nationally and working as part of national practice groups.

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At FMC, we understand the complexities posed by changing market conditions. We know that to serve your needs effectively, we must understand your business and objectives in a broad context to anticipate developments, identify opportunities and respond to challenges.

We pride ourselves on being able to deliver effective solutions which advance the strategic interests of our clients. We do this by combining and leveraging our diverse professional capabilities and strong business acumen with a clear understanding of our clients' needs and priorities.

We believe, first and foremost, that our success is tied directly to the success of our clients. As such, our approach is client-focused and results-driven. FMC offers pragmatic advice, and our effort is a collaborative exercise led by the appropriate partner, and assisted by the proper professionals.

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