Marc’s legal practice has two foci. In his first area of practice, municipal law, he represents the private interests of his clients, particularly major property owners, in the context of real estate developments throughout Québec. He and his specialized team handle complex public law and zoning litigation cases and frequently negotiate agreements pertaining to these issues with public authorities.
Marc also maintains a highly sophisticated major litigation practice, which covers class action suits. His resounding victory before the Québec Court of Appeal in the largest class action suit in Canadian legal history (a case involving the Québec Council on Tobacco and Health and the three major Canadian cigarette manufacturers) has established Marc as an authority in this field.Marc has extensive experience and an impressive track record in all areas of his practice.
He has pleaded before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court and, on more than fifty occasions, the Québec Court of Appeal, where he has represented governments, major Canadian companies, important real estate developers, national interest groups, etc. Marc wields this vast skill and expertise to defend his clients’ interests before all public authorities.
Marc’s legal practice has two foci. In his first area of practice, municipal law, he represents the private interests of his clients, particularly major property owners, in the context of real estate developments throughout Québec. He and his specialized team handle complex public law and zoning litigation cases and frequently negotiate agreements pertaining to these issues with public authorities.
Marc also maintains a highly sophisticated major litigation practice, which covers class action suits. His resounding victory before the Québec Court of Appeal in the largest class action suit in Canadian legal history (a case involving the Québec Council on Tobacco and Health and the three major Canadian cigarette manufacturers) has established Marc as an authority in this field.Marc has extensive experience and an impressive track record in all areas of his practice.
He has pleaded before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court and, on more than fifty occasions, the Québec Court of Appeal, where he has represented governments, major Canadian companies, important real estate developers, national interest groups, etc. Marc wields this vast skill and expertise to defend his clients’ interests before all public authorities.
Best Lawyers® in Canada
Lawyer of the Year in Expropriation- 2023
Lawyer of the Year in Municipal Law – 2022, 2024
Class Action Litigation – 2020 to 2024
Expropriation Law – 2022 to 2024
Municipal Law – 2022 to 2024
Chambers Canada
Real Estate: Zoning and Land Use
“Band 1” in Quebec – 2020 to 2024
“Spotlight Table” in Quebec – 2019
LL.L.
Université de Montréal, 1985
Member, Barreau du Québec
Member, Canadian Bar Association – Quebec
Disciplinary Board member, Barreau du Québec
Chairman of the Municipal Law Section from 2004 to 2007, Canadian Bar Association – Quebec
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