03 September 2026
Best Lawyers in Canada 2027: 36 of our Lawyers Recognized
Montréal, September 3, 2026 – De Grandpré Chait is proud to once again highlight the expertise of its lawyers recognized in the 2027 editions of ...
Agnès Pignoly
PartnerAgnès Pignoly is a Partner in our Public Real Estate Law Group.
For more than a decade, she has advised real estate developers, institutions, businesses, and public-sector organizations on the implementation of their projects and the management of complex regulatory and litigation matters.
Her practice focuses primarily on municipal and planning law, land use planning and development, as well as public contracts and procurement. She regularly advises clients on regulatory compliance and assists them at every stage of the real estate development process, from strategic planning to obtaining the necessary municipal approvals.
Throughout her career, Agnès has contributed to numerous high-profile matters involving real estate development, public infrastructure projects, strategic real estate acquisitions, planning and zoning disputes, as well as litigation related to municipal authorizations and expropriation proceedings.
Recognized for her expertise and analytical rigor, Agnès is ranked in Best Lawyers in Canada for Municipal Law and Real Estate Law, and in Chambers Canada in the Real Estate: Zoning & Land Use (Québec) category.
Called to the Québec Bar in 2013 and to the Ontario Bar in 2026, she actively contributes to the advancement of the legal profession through her publications, speaking engagements, and involvement with the Canadian Bar Association.
Agnès Pignoly is a Partner in our Public Real Estate Law Group.
For more than a decade, she has advised real estate developers, institutions, businesses, and public-sector organizations on the implementation of their projects and the management of complex regulatory and litigation matters.
Her practice focuses primarily on municipal and planning law, land use planning and development, as well as public contracts and procurement. She regularly advises clients on regulatory compliance and assists them at every stage of the real estate development process, from strategic planning to obtaining the necessary municipal approvals.
Throughout her career, Agnès has contributed to numerous high-profile matters involving real estate development, public infrastructure projects, strategic real estate acquisitions, planning and zoning disputes, as well as litigation related to municipal authorizations and expropriation proceedings.
Recognized for her expertise and analytical rigor, Agnès is ranked in Best Lawyers in Canada for Municipal Law and Real Estate Law, and in Chambers Canada in the Real Estate: Zoning & Land Use (Québec) category.
Called to the Québec Bar in 2013 and to the Ontario Bar in 2026, she actively contributes to the advancement of the legal profession through her publications, speaking engagements, and involvement with the Canadian Bar Association.
Field of practice
Best Lawyers® in Canada
Municipal law; real estate law
Chambers Canada
Real estate: zoning and land use planning (Québec)
- “Scientia potentia est”: monitoring and quantitative data in urban planning practice
Co-author, Immobilier commercial, Vol. 19, No. 2 (JBC Media Inc.), April 2026 - The “YIMBY” movement: the lesser-known side of social acceptability
Co-author, Immobilier commercial, Vol. 18, No. 6 (JBC Media Inc.), December 2025 - Trends and opportunities in real estate investment in Québec regions
Moderator, Strategic Conference on Real Estate and Urban Development, September 2025 - Real estate law course
John Molson Executive Centre, May 2024 - Challenges in the development and approval of development projects by municipalities: possible solutions?
Strategic Conference on Real Estate and Urban Development, September 2023 - Actualités législative et réglementaire – les impacts en matière de développement immobilier
Webinaire, octobre 2021 - Real estate law
Instructor, John Molson Executive Centre and Urban Development Institute (UDI), Real Estate Management Certification Program, June 2021 - Case law reviews
Webinar, Canadian Bar Association, Municipal Law Section, November 2020 - Overview of recent legislative and regulatory changes likely to affect real estate development in Québec
Strategic Conference on Real Estate and Urban Development (Montréal), September 2020 - The impact of “20-20-20”: conversation with industry experts
Moderator, Urban Development Institute of Québec, July 2019 - Municipal law updates – impacts on real estate development
Annual Conference of the Canadian Paralegal Association, June 2019 - Municipal law updates and impacts on real estate development
Canadian Bar Association, Municipal Law Section, February 2018
Certificate of Equivalency
Université de Montréal, 2011
Master’s in Public Law
Université Jean Moulin Lyon 3, 2008
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
Université Aix-Marseille, 2006
Member, Canadian Bar Association – Municipal Law Section, Québec Division, Executive Committee
Member of the Executive Committee, Canadian Bar Association, Municipal Law Section, Québec Division.
