Nicolas Cayouette

Nicolas Cayouette is a partner in Gowling WLG's Montréal office. His practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation, insurance law and manufacturer liability, as well as environmental and construction law.

The holder of a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Nicolas is uniquely qualified to act in complex and technical disputes – particularly in the areas of engineering and construction - that require the intervention of experts acting in various fields. Most notably, he has experience advising companies on various subjects regarding the development and design of mechanical and structural components, specifically in the areas of wind energy and aeronautics.

He has participated in various major construction projects over the last few years most of which were over $1 billion—both for public bodies and private corporations. In the diverse matters and projects he acts in, Nicolas liaises with engineers, experts and lawyers to ensure that all technical aspects are accurately and adequately presented in the prepared and submitted materials.

Whether as legal counsel or as litigator, Nicolas diligently highlights aspects or arguments that might otherwise be overlooked by the engineers working on the file, and he drafts them in plain language that can be understood by all stakeholders. Recognized for his ability to work within multidisciplinary teams, Nicolas regularly collaborates with consulting engineering firms, accountants, as well as professors from some of the most prestigious universities.