Recognition | 17 March 2026
De Grandpré Chait reconnu parmi le Top 10 des meilleurs cabinets régionaux du Québec [en]
Montreal, March 17, 2026 – De Grandpré Chait is proud to be ranked among the Top 10 Regional Law Firms in Quebec by ...
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Recognition | 17 March 2026
Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory 2026: Eight De Grandpré Chait Partners Recognized Once Again
Montreal, March 17, 2026 – We are proud to announce, once again this year, that eight (8) of our partners have been named in the 2026 edition of the ...
09 March 2026
Annual Construction Conference
We are pleased to invite you to the 19th edition of De Grandpré Chait’s Annual Construction Conference. A must-attend event for industry professionals who want to better understand today’s l...
04 March 2026
The Delicate Balance Between Rights and Abuse of Rights
The parties to a construction project contract have to make decisions that require them to interpret their contractual obligations and engage in conduct that could be c...
Publications | 13 November 2025
Directors’ Tax Liability
In Canadian and Québec tax law, corporate directors hold a strategic position that exposes them to significant personal liability. These include the liability for source deductions and consumption ...
News | 05 November 2025
De Grandpré Chait: The Firm Offering Québec’s Most Comprehensive Estate Expertise with the Arrival of Michel Beauchamp and His Team
Montréal, November 5, 2025 – The law firm De Grandpré Chait marks an important milestone in its growth by welcoming ...
Recognition | 30 October 2025
Best Law Firms 2026 - De Grandpré Chait Once Again Recognized as One of Canada’s Top Law Firms
Montreal, October 30, 2025 – De Grandpré Chait is proud to be recognized in more than twenty categories in the 2026 edition of ...
Recognition | 20 October 2025
De Grandpré Chait Recognized Among Canada’s Best Real Estate Law Firms for 2026 by The Globe and Mail
Montreal, October 20, 2025 – De Grandpré Chait is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Globe and Mail’s “Canada...
Publications | 01 October 2025
What Is the Security Deposit Worth if a Commercial Tenant Goes Bankrupt?
Security deposits are a common practice in commercial leasing. They are defined as the payment of a sum of money by the tenant to guarantee performance of the latter’s obligations under the terms o...
Recognition | 25 September 2025
Chambers Canada: De Grandpré Chait Shines Once Again in the Rankings
Montreal, September 25, 2025 – For the third consecutive year, Chambers has ranked De Grandpré Chait in “Band 1” in the Real Estate: Zoning cate...
Recognition | 04 September 2025
Best Lawyers in Canada 2026: 36 of our Lawyers Recognized Once Again
Montréal, September 4, 2025 – We are pleased to announce that 36 lawyers at De Grandpré Chait are featured in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyer...
21 August 2025
Property rights under the new expropriation regime
Under the Expropriation Act (LCE) adopted in December 2023, the suspension of expropriation proceedings is no longer automatic when a public body’s right to ex...
14 August 2025
De Grandpré Chait Welcomes a New Partner in Construction Practice
Montreal, August 14, 2025 – De Grandpré Chait is pleased to announce the arrival of Nicola Corbo as a partner in our construction team. ...
12 August 2025
Selling a Condo in Québec: What Changes as of August 14, 2025
This article was co-written with Romane Poirier-Lévesque. As of August 14, 2025, a significant new provision will come into...
Publications | 04 July 2025
New Permanent Selection Program in Quebec: A Strategic Opportunity for Employers and Foreign Workers
The Government of Quebec has recently launched the new Skilled Worker Selection Program (SWSP), aimed at skilled workers and offering a pathway to permanent residence f...
Publications | 26 June 2025
Are You Considered a Professional Seller, a Non-Professional Seller or a Manufacturer?
This article was co-written with Frédérique Cartier-Côté. For the professional seller or manufacturer wishing to do busines...
Publications | 26 June 2025
All You Need to Know About Latent Defects, Presumptions and Legal Warranties
This article was co-written with Frédérique Cartier-Côté. Québec stands out in many respects, particularly with regard to i...
Publications | 11 June 2025
Quebec Immigration Plan 2026–2029 – What You Need to Know
On June 5, 2025, the Quebec government announced significant changes as part of its 2026–2029 Immigration Plan, affecting the pathway to permanent residence for tempora...
04 June 2025
Real Estate Securities and Financing in Québec: What Lenders Need to Know
Real Estate team members Piero Basini, Aubie...
Publications | 04 June 2025
How Do Real Estate Loans and Guarantees Work in Québec?
Real Estate team members Piero Basini, Aubie...
