Frédéric Gilbert
Canada Guide 2025
Band 3 : Franchising
Band 3
About
Provided by Frédéric Gilbert
Practice Areas
Frédéric Gilbert is an excellent litigator and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers who has extensive experience in franchise and real estate law.
Frédéric is one of the most involved and recognized Canadian lawyers in the franchise industry. He regularly participates on different panels and authored the latest reference work on franchise law in Quebec. Frédéric successfully pleaded some of the leading franchise cases in Canada, including Dunkin’ Brands and Freightliner.
Frédéric also lectured on obligations and civil liability at the École du Barreau in Montréal. He is currently teaching a graduate course on Quebec franchise law at the Université de Montréal.
Chambers Review
Canada
Montréal-basedFrédéric Gilbertacts in franchising disputes, with experience acting for franchisees as well as franchisors. He frequently acts on behalf of prominent clients in the food and beverage, automotive and retail sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Frédéric Gilbert is comfortable with our industry. He is astute, aggressive and commercially aware - he gets it."
"He is aware of what he faces."
"Frédéric Gilbert has strong listening skills and the ability to speak quickly."
"Frédéric Gilbert is comfortable with our industry. He is astute, aggressive and commercially aware - he gets it."
"He is aware of what he faces."
"Frédéric Gilbert has strong listening skills and the ability to speak quickly."