Pierre Brochu
About Pierre Brochu
Pierre Brochu serves as the Vice President of Legal Affairs at Cascades, bringing over 30 years of experience in environmental and forestry law. He has successfully completed numerous business transactions and has represented major forestry companies in various legal matters.
Current Role at Cascades
Pierre Brochu serves as the Vice-président affaires juridiques at Cascades, a position he has held since 2014. He operates from the company's office in Candiac, Quebec, Canada. In this role, he oversees legal affairs and provides strategic guidance on legal matters affecting the organization.
Previous Experience at Cascades
Before his current role, Pierre Brochu worked at Cascades as Directeur service juridique et secrétaire corporatif from 2000 to 2014. During this 14-year tenure at the headquarters in Kingsey Falls, he managed the legal department and corporate secretarial functions, contributing to the company's legal framework.
Education and Expertise
Pierre Brochu studied at Université Laval, where he earned a Bachelier ès sciences appliquées (B.Sc.A.) in Génie forestier in 1985, followed by a Bachelier en droit (LL.B.) in droit de l'environnement in 1989. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both forestry and environmental law.
Legal Practice and Specialization
Pierre Brochu founded and led a boutique law firm, Brochu & Associés, from February 1992 to April 2000, specializing in environmental law and forestry law. He has extensive experience in civil liability lawsuits, patent annulment proceedings, and trademark defense across Canada, the United States, and France.
Teaching and Arbitration Experience
Pierre Brochu has taught environmental law and forestry law at both Université Laval and Université de Sherbrooke. He has also acted as an arbitrator in various disputes, demonstrating his expertise in legal matters and his commitment to advancing legal education.