Overview

About Martel Cantin

For over 50 years, our offer has been simple: a strategic and empathetic assistance. When you work with us, you are surrounded by lawyers and tax specialists with multiple and complementary areas of expertise.

Our History

For more than 50 years, Martel Cantin has been at the heart of Quebec law thanks to its recognized litigators and respected lawyers in the fields of business law, taxation and estate planning.

1960: Maurice Martel, former legal advisor to the Attorney General dealing with companies, in collaboration with the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff, publishes the first Quebec Corporation Manual in English.

1962: Maurice Martel publishes the first Formulaire des Compagnies in French.

1970: The firm of Pinard, Pigeon, Pagé & Cantin joins the Brassard Martel firm. This is how the Martel, Cantin firm was born, a partnership that combines the recognized litigators of the Cantin family with the expertise in corporate law and estate planning of the Martel family.

1971: Maurice and Paul Martel publish the first version of the book Les aspects juridiques de la compagnie au Québec.

1976: Maurice and Luc Martel are among the founding members of the Association québécoise de planification successorale, now the Association de planification fiscale et financière (APFF).

1977: Since 1976, several lawyers have joined the team, transforming Martel Cantin into a dynamic and modern firm that surpasses the imprint left by two families and allows Martel Cantin to remain a leader in business law, tax and estate planning and commercial litigation.

Approach

Martel Cantin is a legal office founded more than 50 years ago based on the values of professionalism, integrity and conviviality. Here, you will find lawyers who listen to your needs and who are committed to providing you with high value-added legal services. Our lawyers make it their duty to be at the forefront of the legal profession and provide you with all their know-how, regardless of the mandate entrusted to them. At Martel Cantin, you will also find reliable business advisors who will support you in your decisions and who will work relentlessly and with great care to hep you achieve your objectives.

https://www.martelcantin.ca

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Practice Areas:
3
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
2

Rankings

National

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3
National Ranking
Corporate Law
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3
National Ranking
Tax Law
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3
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates

Regional

Montréal

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1
Montréal
Corporate Law
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1
Montréal
Tax Law
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1
Montréal
Trusts and Estates

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Corporate Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Tax Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Trusts and Estates

Regional

Montréal

Tier
1
Montréal
Corporate Law
Tier
1
Montréal
Tax Law
Tier
1
Montréal
Trusts and Estates

Practice Areas

Martel, Cantin has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Corporate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Martel, Cantin proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Montréal, QC
Place Sherbrooke, suite 605
1010, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Montréal, QC H3A 2R7
Canada
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