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Guy Pinsonnault

Guy Pinsonnault

Canada 2026

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Guy Pinsonnault is a partner in the firm's Competition Group where he practises in Montréal and Ottawa. His practice includes the full range of competition, anti-corruption, foreign corrupt practices, white collar crime, proceeds of crime, and Canadian business regulation, litigation and advisory work, with a particular focus on Canadian and international cartel and commercial crime matters. Prior to joining McMillan, Guy was the General Counsel, Competition Law Section, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, from 2004 to 2012. His work as the senior prosecutor at the Competition Bureau focused mainly on the prosecution of criminal cartel matters, as well as bid-rigging and fraudulent misrepresentation. He also provided extensive advice in the development of the Competition Bureau policies and programs (e.g., the Immunity and Leniency Programs) and advised on Bureau policies and practices for search and seizure, immunity and plea agreements. Guy has had extensive criminal law experience dealing with local, national and cross-border RCMP and UPAC corporate crime investigations and prosecutions.

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Chambers Canada Guide

White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Guy Pinsonnault is a former prosecutor who is particularly well regarded for his insight and experience in a range of regulatory investigations, including anti-money laundering, terrorist financing and antitrust. He is based in McMillan's Ottawa office.

Strengths

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  • Guy is skillful in navigating the Canadian regulatory system to get a great result for his clients.

    White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Canada Guide
  • Guy nurtures productive relationships with his clients.

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  • Guy is outstanding in all respects.

    White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Canada Guide
  • Guy Pinsonnault brings needed background, experience and connections to investigations and the aftermath. He helps clients navigate civil and criminal sides of a matter appropriately.

    White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Canada Guide

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