De Grandpré Chait improves its construction law practice with the arrival of Jean-François Dagenais and his team

Montreal, October 30, 2023 – Recognized for his proactive approach and expertise in construction law and real estate law, Jean-François Dagenais is joining De Grandpré Chait alongside Roseline Ouellette and Laurence V. Dandurand. Embodying the essence of the firm through his close relationships with local entrepreneurs and business figures, our new partner’s mission is to actively contribute to the evolution of De Grandpré Chait.

Mr. Dagenais is known for his ability to grasp the business issues faced by entrepreneurs and provide practical solutions. Together with his team, their ambition is to enhance the firm’s offering based on current needs and trends.

“I am thrilled to be joining De Grandpré Chait. My team and I want to practice in a firm that allows us to be even more accessible and close to our clients. De Grandpré Chait is a firm constantly evolving, and we are particularly excited to contribute to this wave of renewal.” shared Jean-François Dagenais.

“We are delighted to welcome Jean-François Dagenais as a partner, along with his team. Their contribution in the fields of construction and real estate law will be of great value to both our clients and the firm. Their arrivals underline the beginning of a new era for De Grandpré Chait!” stated Martin Raymond, Managing Partner at De Grandpré Chait.

Jean-François Dagenais previously worked for several years as a partner and attorney in the Litigation group at BCF. He has been named among the Best construction Lawyers in Canada by his peers from 2016 to 2024, in addition to being recognized as a leading construction lawyer by Lexpert from 2014 to 2023.

In addition, Jean-François has been actively involved with the Corporation of General Contractors of Quebec (CEGQ), serving on its board of directors for over 11 years, as well as a member of the board of the Quebec Association of Infrastructure Entrepreneurs
(AQEI).