02 March 2023
2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory: Nine De Grandpré Chait lawyers recognized
Montréal, March 2, 2023 – We are proud to have nine De Grandpré Chait members listed in the 2023 edition of the ...
François Marchand
PartnerFrançois Marchand helps build a solid plan for your project.
François focuses his practice on professional and insurance law, including professional liability and disciplinary law. He also works in commercial and construction litigation. His clientele consists mainly of SMEs in various industries, including construction, technology services, franchising, distribution and insurance. He also serves individual professionals and professional organizations, including the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec.
Though François is a seasoned litigator, he prefers negotiation to resolve disputes. He is quick to understand his clients’ needs and prepares tailored negotiation and conflict resolution strategies. He is also passionate about the law and happily accepts opportunities to provide training and give talks on various topics in his fields of practice.
François Marchand helps build a solid plan for your project.
François focuses his practice on professional and insurance law, including professional liability and disciplinary law. He also works in commercial and construction litigation. His clientele consists mainly of SMEs in various industries, including construction, technology services, franchising, distribution and insurance. He also serves individual professionals and professional organizations, including the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec.
Though François is a seasoned litigator, he prefers negotiation to resolve disputes. He is quick to understand his clients’ needs and prepares tailored negotiation and conflict resolution strategies. He is also passionate about the law and happily accepts opportunities to provide training and give talks on various topics in his fields of practice.
Field of practice
Best Lawyers in Canada®
Lawyer of the Year in Professional Malpractice Law – 2023
Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law – 2021 to 2023
Leadership Award, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Québec Division – 2006
- An Overview of Laws Applicable to Drones
De Grandpré Chait Construction Law Conference, 2019 - The new Autorité des marchés publics: the new rules governing public contracts
De Grandpré Chait Construction Law Conference, 2018 - Principal insurance exclusions in the construction industry
De Grandpré Chait Construction Law Conference, 2017 - Insurance claims: A few useful tips
De Grandpré Chait Construction Law Conference, 2016 - Strategic Partnerships, Civil Liability and Obtaining a Building Permit
De Grandpré Chait Construction Law Conference, 2015 - The duty to inform and the duty to cooperate
De Grandpré Chait Construction Law Conference, 2014 - The legal construction hypothec
De Grandpré Chait Construction Law Conference, 2013 - Duty to defend of the liability insurer
De Grandpré Chait Construction Law Conference, 2012 - Waiving a construction hypothec
De Grandpré Chait Construction Law Conference, 2011
LL.B.
Université de Montréal, 1994
Member, Barreau du Québec
Member, Canadian Bar Association – Québec
Board Member, Bénévoles d’affaires
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Best Lawyers in Canada 2023: 29 lawyers recognized
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Best Lawyers in Canada 2021: 18 lawyers are recognized
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