Marc Beauchemin
About
Provided by Marc Beauchemin
Practice Areas
Municipal Law and Expropriation
Class Action Suits
Environment and Real Estate Development
Property Assessment
Real Estate Taxation
Expropriation
Real Estate Development
Career
Seasoned litigator Marc Beauchemin is a key player on Montréal’s municipal and legal scene.
As Chair of De Grandpré Chait's Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Marc plays a central role within the firm. His 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.
Professional Memberships
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member, Barreau du Québec
Member, Canadian Bar Association – Québec
INVOLVEMENTS
Disciplinary Board member, Barreau du Québec
Chairman of the Municipal Law Section from 2004 to 2007, Canadian Bar Association – Québec
Awards
Band 1, 2020 to 2022
Chambers Canada - Real Estate: Zoning and Land Use
2022
Spotlight Table
Chambers Canada - Real Estate: Zoning and Land Use
2019
Class Action Litigation, since 2020
Best Lawyers® in Canada
2022
Lawyer of the Year in Municipal Law
Best Lawyers® in Canada
2022
Expropriation Law
Best Lawyers® in Canada
2022
Municipal Law
Best Lawyers® in Canada
2022
Languages Spoken
English and French
Education
Université de Montréal
LL.L.
1982 - 1985
Industry Sector Expertise
Litigation
Municipal Law and Expropriation
Class Action Suits
Environment and Real Estate Development
Expropriation
Property Assessment
Real Estate Development
Real Estate Taxation
Urban Planning
Chambers Review
Canada
Marc Beauchemin advises on the full gamut of zoning and land use issues, including complex regulatory and administrative matters. Of late, he has played a leading role in multiple major developments in Montréal, covering both residential and commercial purposes.
"Marc is an excellent lawyer." "Marc Beauchemin is top notch."