Karl Tabbakh

Karl Tabbakh is the regional managing partner for Quebec and co-leader of the firm's International & Business Strategy. He is also a member of McCarthy Tétrault's Senior Leadership Team determining and implementing the firm’s overall strategy. In addition, Karl maintains a formidable practice focusing on complex financings and transactions, including both domestic and international private equity and M&A deals for some of the firm’s most significant clients. Karl led and participated in the negotiation and structuring of some of the most high-profile and strategically critical transactions in Canada, the Middle East and globally. With over 20 years of experience structuring, negotiating, executing and closing critical business transactions in Quebec and around the world, Karl uses his deep knowledge of transactions and global experience to ensure clients are well-served and equipped with an understanding of both legal and business implications during major decisions. Karl is Chairman of Invest in Canada, Canada’s government corporation for attraction and facilitation of foreign direct investments; former Chairman of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and board member of the National Circus School.