François Sylvestre

François Sylvestre focuses his practice on commercial and corporate law, primarily serving businesses in the Estrie region.

He acts as a strategic advisor to entrepreneurs and business leaders in the management of their legal affairs, whether it be company incorporations, corporate reorganizations, shareholder agreements, or commercial transactions.

During his studies at the Faculty of Law of the University of Sherbrooke, Mr. Sylvestre distinguished himself through his academic excellence and sustained commitment. His efforts earned him several prestigious awards, including the Chamber of Notaries Award and the Dean’s Award from the Faculty of Law.

Descended from a long line of renowned notaries deeply rooted in the Estrie region, Mr. Sylvestre continues a family tradition of excellence and dedication to the region’s business community. He is committed to building lasting relationships of trust with his clients and uses his expertise to develop concrete solutions tailored to business realities, with the aim of promoting the growth and sustainability of the companies he supports.

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Areas of expertise

• Business law
• Commercial and corporate law
• Security law
• Real estate law
• Wills and powers of attorney
• Identity verification agent
• Trusts and asset protection

Admission to the Chambre des notaires du Québec

• 1991

Education

• Bachelor of Laws – University of Sherbrooke
• Diploma in Notarial Law – University of Sherbrooke
• Master’s of Laws – University of Toronto

Professional activities and associations

• Member of the Board of Directors of the Sherbrooke Symphony Orchestra
• President and member of the Board of Directors of the Université de Sherbrooke Medical Research Center
• Member of the Board of Directors of the Maison de la famille
• Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Université de Sherbrooke Foundation
• Honorary Colonel of the Sherbrooke Hussars Regiment

Publications, conferences and courses

• Lecturer at the Faculty of Law of the Université de Sherbrooke for many years, teaching bachelor’s and notarial law diploma programs
• Lecturer at the continuing education courses of the Chambre des notaires du Québec
• Trainer on the reform of the publicity of rights
• Trainer at conferences of the Réseau PME-Inter notaires: new Business Corporations Act and business sales