25 August 2022
Best Lawyers in Canada 2023: 29 lawyers recognized
Montréal, August 25, 2022 – De Grandpré Chait is proud to announce that 29 of its lawyers have been named in the 2023 edition of the Best Lawyers in Canada directo...
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
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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 2022: 27 lawyers recognized
Montréal, August 26, 2021 – De Grandpré Chait is proud to announce that 27 of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawy...
Recognition | 27 August 2020
Best Lawyers in Canada 2021: 18 lawyers are recognized
Montréal, August 27, 2020 – De Grandpré Chait is pleased to announce the listing of 18 of its lawyers in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in Ca...
