Marc’s legal practice has two foci. In his first area of practice, municipal law, he represents the private interests of his clients, particularly major property owners, in the context of real estate developments throughout Québec. He and his specialized team handle complex public law and zoning litigation cases and frequently negotiate agreements pertaining to these issues with public authorities.
Marc also maintains a highly sophisticated major litigation practice, which covers class action suits. His resounding victory before the Québec Court of Appeal in the largest class action suit in Canadian legal history (a case involving the Québec Council on Tobacco and Health and the three major Canadian cigarette manufacturers) has established Marc as an authority in this field.Marc has extensive experience and an impressive track record in all areas of his practice.
He has pleaded before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court and, on more than fifty occasions, the Québec Court of Appeal, where he has represented governments, major Canadian companies, important real estate developers, national interest groups, etc. Marc wields this vast skill and expertise to defend his clients’ interests before all public authorities.
Marc’s legal practice has two foci. In his first area of practice, municipal law, he represents the private interests of his clients, particularly major property owners, in the context of real estate developments throughout Québec. He and his specialized team handle complex public law and zoning litigation cases and frequently negotiate agreements pertaining to these issues with public authorities.
Marc also maintains a highly sophisticated major litigation practice, which covers class action suits. His resounding victory before the Québec Court of Appeal in the largest class action suit in Canadian legal history (a case involving the Québec Council on Tobacco and Health and the three major Canadian cigarette manufacturers) has established Marc as an authority in this field.Marc has extensive experience and an impressive track record in all areas of his practice.
He has pleaded before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court and, on more than fifty occasions, the Québec Court of Appeal, where he has represented governments, major Canadian companies, important real estate developers, national interest groups, etc. Marc wields this vast skill and expertise to defend his clients’ interests before all public authorities.
The Quebec Court of Appeal recently issued its ruling in the case of Club de Golf Métropolitain Anjou, recognizing the substantially complete and compliant nature of the 12 bu...
The Montreal City Council has recently approved the transformation of Place Versailles, marking the launch of one of the most significant urban redevelopment projects the city...
De Grandpré Chait is proud to announce that its municipal law team managed by Marc Beauchemin in close collaboration with J.M. Fecteau and J.D. Lamy, successfully resolved, a ...
Best Lawyers® in Canada
Lawyer of the Year in Expropriation- 2023, 2025
Lawyer of the Year in Municipal Law – 2022, 2024, 2026
Class Action Litigation – 2020 to 2026
Expropriation Law – 2022 to 2026
Municipal Law – 2022 to 2026
Chambers Canada
Real Estate: Zoning and Land Use
“Band 1” in Quebec – 2020 to 2025
“Spotlight Table” in Quebec – 2019
LL.L.
Université de Montréal, 1985
Member, Barreau du Québec
Member, Canadian Bar Association – Quebec
Disciplinary Board member, Barreau du Québec
Chairman of the Municipal Law Section from 2004 to 2007, Canadian Bar Association – Quebec
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...
The Montreal City Council has recently approved the transformation of Place Versailles, marking the launch of one of the most significant urban redevelopment projects the city has seen in recent ye...
Montreal, September 26, 2024 – For a second consecutive year, Chambers has awarded De Grandpré Chait Band 1 status in Real Estate: Zoning, and for a fourth year, our Real Estate te...
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...
Montréal, September 29, 2022 – De Grandpré Chait is proud to announce its ranking in the 2023 edition of the Chambers Canada Guide. For another consecu...
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 directory. Of t...
Montréal, September 9, 2021 – De Grandpré Chait is proud to announce that the firm’s expertise in Real Estate Law and Municipal Law and Expropriation ...
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 Lawyers ...
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