Major Acquisition in Anjou and Boucherville.
A new transaction has recently been completed in the Québec real estate market, involving the acquisition of more than 182 residential units located in Anjou and Boucherville....
Alexander Rigante
PartnerMember of the Real Estate Law team, Alex assists clients in all phases of their real estate projects, be it regarding commercial leasing, financing, development, or asset acquisition and sale. Perfectly bilingual, diligent, and with an astute analytical mind, Alex advises and represents owners, developers, and lenders. With his sharp eye and excellent drafting skills, Alex also participates in the research and drafting of legal opinions.
Involved in academic, business and community circles, Alex was a student co-founder of the University of Montreal’s Intellectual Property Clinic, a volunteer at the University of Montreal’s Mediation Clinic, and is an organizer of various charity events in benefit of organizations such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. In addition to his legal studies, Alex holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Concordia University.
Member of the Real Estate Law team, Alex assists clients in all phases of their real estate projects, be it regarding commercial leasing, financing, development, or asset acquisition and sale. Perfectly bilingual, diligent, and with an astute analytical mind, Alex advises and represents owners, developers, and lenders. With his sharp eye and excellent drafting skills, Alex also participates in the research and drafting of legal opinions.
Involved in academic, business and community circles, Alex was a student co-founder of the University of Montreal’s Intellectual Property Clinic, a volunteer at the University of Montreal’s Mediation Clinic, and is an organizer of various charity events in benefit of organizations such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. In addition to his legal studies, Alex holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Concordia University.
Field of practice
Best Lawyers in Canada® – Ones to Watch
Real Estate Law – 2024, 2025 Commercial Leasing Law – 2026
- Acquisitions and Conveyancing: Commercial Real Property in Quebec
Thomson Reuters – Practical Law Canada Commercial Real Estate, 2024 - Lending and Taking Security in Personal Property in Quebec
Thomson Reuters – Practical Law Canada Finance, 2024 - Lending and Taking Security in Real Property in Quebec
Thomson Reuters – Practical Law Canada Commercial Real Estate, 2024 - Trends and Developments in Real Estate – Quebec
Chambers and Partners – Real Estate 2023 Global Practice Guide, 2023
J.D.
Université de Montréal, 2020
LL.B.
Université de Montréal, 2019
B.A. in Political Science
Concordia University, 2016
Member, Young Bar of Montreal association
Member, Barreau du Québec
Student Founder and Caseworker 2020 – 2021, CreatiUM: Clinique de propriété intellectuelle de l’Université de Montréal
Volunteer Member 2018-2019, Clinique de médiation de l’Université de Montréal
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...
Publications | 04 June 2025
How Do Real Estate Loans and Guarantees Work in Québec?
Real Estate team members Piero Basini, Aubie...
16 April 2025
Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions and Transfers of Ownership in Québec: What to Expect in 2025
Real estate team members Piero Basini, Aubie J. Herscovitch and ...
04 November 2024
Major Transaction for Our Real Estate Team: Westcliff Acquires Champlain Place, New Brunswick's Largest Shopping Center
On October 31, 2024, Westcliff, a privately held real estate development and management company based in Montreal with over 50 years of industry experience, announced the acquisition of Champlain P...
29 August 2024
Best Lawyers in Canada 2025: 33 lawyers nominated
Montreal, August 29, 2024 – We are delighted to announce that 33 De Grandpré Chait lawyers have been listed in the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada directory, an...
19 July 2023
De Grandpré Chait at the heart of an important, unanimous transaction.
Montreal, July 19, 2023 – De Grandpré Chait is proud to have completed the sale of the Villa Sainte-Marcelline buildings for $8,000,000. Representing the interests of the Congrégat...
01 March 2023
The prestigious Crystal Hotel has found a new owner and DGC helped make it happen
The De Grandpré Chait Real Estate law group is proud to have closed the sale of Le Crystal Hotel, a luxurious boutique property and hospitality landmark in the...
News | 04 February 2022
The real estate law team participates in the largest multi-residential property acquisition in Québec
Montreal, February 4, 2022 – The real estate law team at De Grandpré Chait is proud to have represented Centurion Asset Management Inc. in the largest ...
