François Nolet-Lévesque

Partner

Montréal
FNolet@blg.com
514.954.3164

François has specific expertise in business law, particularly in infrastructure projects, corporate finance and investment projects.

He focuses his practice mainly on:

  • supporting clients in calls for tenders;
  • drafting contract clauses;
  • identifying contractual and financial risks;
  • negotiating and completing various agreements;
  • counselling bidders and successful bidders;
  • implementing financing solutions tailored to the project’s needs.

His clients appreciate his keen mind, positive outlook and ability to digest complex issues. He is known for the confidence he inspires as a partner in sensitive or large-scale transactions.

Experience

  • Renouveau La Fontaine inc. and Renouveau La Fontaine C-C s.e.n.c. in connection with a design and finance project for major repair work on the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel, as well as other related work and its refinancing.
  • Acted for the successful bidder in the design, build and finance project for a new hospital in Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
  • NouvLR in connection with the procurement and construction of Montréal’s Light Rail Train Project (Réseau Express Métropolitain).

Beyond Our Walls

Professional Involvement

  • ​Member, Barreau du Québec

Awards & Recognitions

  • Recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ (Corporate Law)
  • Recognized in the 2024 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (Infrastructure Law)
  • Recognized in the 2024 edition of Lexpert® Special Edition: Infrastructure

Bar Admission & Education

  • Québec, 2016
  • B.C.L./LL.B., McGill University, 2015
  • Faculty of Law, University of Edinburgh, 2015 One year exchange program
  • B.Comm (finance and international affairs), McGill University, 2012