Former Quebec Minister Pierre Fitzgibbon joins Osler as special advisor

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP has announced that Pierre Fitzgibbon, former Minister for Economy, Innovation and Energy for Quebec, will join the firm as a special advisor.

Fitzgibbon brings decades of experience in government and private enterprise to his new role. "Pierre's extensive experience in government and industry brings invaluable expertise that our clients and lawyers can tap into as they navigate the challenges ahead for business in Québec and nationally," said Sandra Abitan, managing partner of Osler’s Montréal office. She highlighted Fitzgibbon’s track record in the economy, innovation, and energy transition sectors as key assets that align with the firm’s priorities.

Shahir Guindi, chair emeritus of Osler, emphasized Fitzgibbon’s international business experience, including his private equity and deal-making expertise. "Pierre's international reach, private equity experience, and impressive deal-making and problem-solving track record will make him a valuable member of the firm and a value-add advisor to our clients, whether they be engaged in domestic or international growth,” said Guindi.

Fitzgibbon’s career includes leadership roles in politics, finance and business. First elected to Québec’s National Assembly in 2018, he served as Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy until September 2024. In the private sector, Fitzgibbon served as a managing partner at Walter Capital Partners, a private equity firm, between 2015 and 2018. From 2007 to 2014, he was president and chief executive officer at Atrium Innovations, a company that develops, manufactures and markets products for the health and nutrition industry. He was also vice chairman of National Bank Financial and head of investment banking and corporate finance services. His early career included positions at Télésystème Mobiles International and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Fitzgibbon has also served on the boards of directors of public and private companied, including Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, WSP, Héroux-Devtek, Groupe Transcontinental, Cycle Capital Management, Neptune Technologies, Lumenpulse and Arianne Phosphate.

Fitzgibbon expressed enthusiasm about his new role. "Joining Osler gives me an incredible platform from which I can continue supporting our economy by supporting the entrepreneurs and businesses driving the future of Québec and Canada,” Fitzgibbon stated. Citing energy transition and technological evolution as defining trends, Fitzgibbon said he is eager to contribute his expertise to projects leveraging capital, private equity, and innovation.