Overview

Constantine is a partner whose practice focuses on areas of banking and financial services and commercial real estate. He has broad experience on a wide range of matters including national and cross-border asset-based and syndicated lending transactions, asset securitizations, covered bond financings, equipment financings and leasing, debt restructurings, financing and real estate aspects of wind power projects, commercial real estate acquisitions, property development, real estate financings and commercial real estate leasing. Constantine’s practice also extends to advisory work on commercial and regulatory matters, including Quebec consumer protection. He is recognized as a leading lawyer in publications such as The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in the areas of Banking & Financial Institutions, Asset-Based Lending, Asset Securitization and Asset Equipment Finance/Leasing, as well as The Best Lawyers in Canada in the fields of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law.
5C Group in its US$835-million capital raise from Brookfield and Deutsche Bank
Kenorland Minerals Ltd. in its joint venture with Sumitomo Metal Mining
Deloitte Restructuring Inc. in the CCAA Proceedings of Stornoway Diamond Corporation and affiliated entities (in 2013 and 2023)
Boardwalk REIT Quebec Inc., in connection with an additional financing with respect to portfolio of apartment buildings by The Toronto Dominion Bank
National Tire Distributors Inc. in its acquisition of Pneus Supérieurs Inc.
Bill 72 adds requirements relating to the price of food products, tipping practices, credit contracts, long-term contracts of lease and fraud.
Changes to consumer protection legislation in Québec will have implications for those carrying on business in the province.
Québec’s Bill 72, if adopted, will contribute to increased price and credit transparency.
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Practice Areas

• Banking/Finance
• Corporate Law
• Civil Litigation
• Real Estate
• Corporate & Commercial Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1987 (QC)