Team.
Meet our team.
Biography
Nadine is the owner and founder of Chalati Lawyer. She specializes in mergers & acquisitions, corporate and commercial law, real estate and finance. Nadine regularly advises businesses in respect of a wide range of matters such as drafting, negotiating and revising contracts, negotiating investments, buying and selling businesses, revising and negotiating complex commercial leases, re-organization and fiscal rollovers and obtaining commercial financing. She also assists not-for-profits and charities in obtaining charity status and municipal tax exemptions for their buildings.
Her portfolio of clients spans various industries, including pharmacies, medical clinics, financial planning and investment firms, religious institutions, industrial businesses, real estate, retail businesses and food distribution and production.
Nadine was included in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for her work in Corporate Law. She is also the award winner of the RBC Women of Influence Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards in 2020. Her love for business and business growth allows her to deliver valuable insights to her clients in their day-to-day legal challenges.
In addition to managing an active practice, Nadine is closely involved in managing firm operations including business development, marketing and the growth strategy of the firm. Outside of her role at Chalati Lawyer, Nadine sits on various board such as Comité Juridique de la Coalition Inclusion Québec and The Study Old Girls Association, among others.
Bachelor of Laws, LL.B., Université de Montréal, 2012-2015
European Union Law and Advanced Business Law, Sciences Po Aix, France, 2013
Juris Doctor, J.D., Université de Montréal, 2016-2017
Master of Laws, LL.M, Université de Montréal, 2017
Barreau du Québec, 2016
Law Society of Ontario, 2022
Has assisted clients in closing a variety of transactions, namely:
- multiple pharmaceutical purchases ranging from $4,000,000 up to $11,000,000;
- purchase of a restaurant franchisor in the amount of $1,000,000 along with the purchase of multiple franchisees of the brand;
- purchase of 6 FedEx routes in the amount of $1,000,000;
- acting as counsel in the sale of an agency for health personnel in the amount of $3,000,000;
- acting as counsel in the purchase of real estate in the amount of $5,400,000;
- multiple transactions in different industries such as restauration, food distribution, real estate, retail, transport, technology and more.
Has assisted clients in securing financing from various financial instructions and private lenders, including:
- a $6,000,000 credit facility for an international retailer;
- a $7,500,000 credit facility for an international retailer;
- a $1,000,000 USD revolving credit facility for a food distributor;
- a $1,410,000 credit facility for a private investor;
Has assisted multiple clients in fiscal corporate re-organization and fiscal rollovers ranging from $600,000 to $17,000,000.
Has assisted multiple not-for-profit organizations and charities such as mosques, churches, community centres, meditation centres and refugee centres in obtaining municipal tax exemptions for their buildings.
Has assisted multiple retailers and restaurants in securing leases at various shopping centers such as Carrefour Laval, Rocklands, Royalmount, Quartier Dix30, Sherway Gardens, Rideau Centre, McArthur Glen, Vaugh Mills, West Edmonton Mall, Toronto Premium Outlets, Chinook Centre & more.
2026 Edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada for her work in Corporate Law
2020 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, Women of Influence – Ones to Watch Award
2021 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, Women of Influence -Nominee
Quebec Bar
Law Society of Ontario
Canadian Bar Association
Comité juridique de la Coalition Inclusion du Québec, Board of Directors
The Study Old Girls Association
English
French
Arabic
Kimberly Dayan Vesco Vasquez, Corporate Lawyer
kvesco@chalati.com
Biography
Kimberly is a corporate lawyer who recently joined the Chalati Lawyer team in April 2024. Before joining the firm, she completed her articling in a firm where she focused on mergers and acquisitions and corporate law.
She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Université de Montréal and is currently completing the Juris Doctor at Université de Montréal, which will enable her to deepen her knowledge of the legal systems in Canada.
During her studies, she distinguished herself through her leadership and commitment, notably by participating in pro bono causes and legal clinics and by leading her university’s team at McMUN (Mcgill Model United Nations Assembly).
Outside of work, she will either be at the gym, planning her next summer destination or discovering a new coffee shop in town.
Loyal and open-minded, she is able to meet her clients’ timely requirements with enthusiasm and professionalism.
She is fluent in English, French and Spanish.
Bachelor of Laws, Université de Montréal
Currently pursuing her Juris Doctor at the Université de Montréal
Barreau du Québec, 2023
Barreau du Québec
Jeune Barreau de Montréal
French
English
Spanish
Alexis Silva, Corporate Paralegal
alexis@chalati.com
Biography
Alexis Silva has graduated with honours from the paralegal technology program at O’Sullivan College of Montreal. Throughout her academic journey, she acted as a peer tutor and showcased her skills at the college’s final debate club competition in honor of Me Christiane Vincent. Additionally, she participated in the student ambassador program, representing the college at job fairs and open houses.
Driven by her ambition in law, Alexis dedicated her summers to gaining practical experience in fields touching criminal and family law, giving her important tools to navigate through complex and often emotional situations as a future paralegal. However, inspired by her upbringing among several entrepreneurs, she developed a keen interest in the dynamics of corporate law, leading her to undertake an internship at Chalati Lawyer to deepen her knowledge and legal experience.
Apart from her legal career, Alexis harbors a passion for history, which manifests in her love for travelling and culinary explorations.
DEC in Law, Society and Social Justice, Dawson College
Diploma in Paralegal technology, O’Sullivan College of Montreal
Member of the Canadian Association of Paralegals
English
French
Meet our Notary Team.
Dahlia Chalati, Owner and Notary
chalati@chalati.com
Marianna De Martini, Notary
mdemartini@chalati.com
Tian Yue Jiao, Notary
tjiao@chalati.com
Anna Vafiadis, Notarial Paralegal
anna@chalati.com
Shirley Fok, Secretary
shirley@chalati.com
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