Construction law

Reinforced by our technical knowledge and enriched by a seasoned professional experience, we master a set of transversal skills in the construction sector. By working with building technicians, we are able to support you through various legal issues.

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Complete assistance in construction law

We offer comprehensive support in construction law. We are a team of legal advisers in construction law, mastering commercial law in addition to corporate law.

Drafting of documents and contracts
Performance evaluation
Contract award
Legal representation

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Precise know-how

Personalized and concrete advice for your needs

We provide our clients with personalized and practical advice and solutions to effectively meet different needs. We support you throughout the legal process.

Negotiation and drafting of contracts
Compliance Analysis and Warranties
Equivalence application
Performance evaluation
Insolvency situation in an ongoing project

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Expertise for complex works

Versatility with construction professionals

We advise and represent general and specialized contractors, as well as suppliers, developers, investors and owners in construction disputes.

Dispute between contractors, subcontractors, professionals and/or suppliers
Dispute between owner, contractor and construction workers
Mediation of disputes between contractors

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Legal services related to construction law

Construction defect

Construction

Have you discovered a construction, floor, construction or design defect on your property and you were not aware of its existence at the time of purchase? Are you now facing a latent defect lawsuit? Our law firm in hidden defects in construction is there to advise you and support you at every stage of your legal action or any potential dispute. Don't let faulty materials compromise the quality of your project.

Legal mortgage

Construction

Construction generally involves significant costs for the construction, renovation or improvement of infrastructure. To protect contractors against the risk of not being paid by their clients, the law provides for a security measure called the legal construction hypothec.

Construction
Building renovation
Magnification
Major repairs
Supply of materials to carry out this work

Construction dispute

Construction

We represent the interests of owners, contractors, design professionals and insurers in a variety of construction-related disputes. Our clients trust our high-level legal expertise to advance their interests in complex construction projects.

Representation and assistance in construction disputes
Strategic analysis of contentious cases
Formal notice in the event of a contractual dispute
Action on account in case of non-payment

Construction and engineering

Construction

The lawyers in our Construction and Engineering team provide services at all stages of project development to a wide range of project owners, institutional investors, project sponsors, developers, occupiers, contractors , subcontractors, financiers, consultants and suppliers, for both contentious and non-contentious projects.

The development of the project to the representation of the client in disputes

Planning and scheduling
Administration and monitoring of contracts
Management of changes and complaints, including their review, analysis and evaluation
Project tracking and reporting, including overall cost, schedule and progress control

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Building contracts

Drafting construction contracts
Contract analysis, review and negotiation
Interpretation of contracts
Subcontracts and corresponding contracts

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Technical compliance and urban planning

Technical compliance analysis of construction projects
Regulatory compliance at the federal and provincial levels
Licenses, acquired rights and expropriation
Granting and authorization of building permits, compliance with town planning and zoning
The study of private or public tenders

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Insurance and surety

Insurance and surety issues
Bid bond
Performance bond
Labor and Material Payment Bond

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Transactions and project financing

Advice on real estate transactions
Taxation related to construction projects
Project financing
Representation in matters of rights of action in the field of construction

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Dispute settlement

Arbitrations
Mediations
Alternate Dispute Resolution
Other alternative methods

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Professional relationships

CCQ corporate civil lawsuits
Lawsuits
Grievances
CNESST disputes

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Bankruptcies and insolvencies

Strategic insolvency advice
Realization of securities
Corporate restructuring
Bankruptcies, receivership orders and liquidation
Recovery

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Counsel lawyer

Me Claude Coursol (LL.B.)

Me Claude Coursol has been a member of the Barreau du Québec since 1982. During all these years, Me Coursol has acquired solid experience before the courts, whether administrative or judicial, as well as before arbitration committees.

Without abandoning other areas of law, Me Coursol has over time concentrated his practice in real estate law, construction law and in the context of GCR guarantee plans. At the same time, he has developed an enviable expertise in passenger transport law, particularly by car taxi, to this end, he regularly appears before the Commission des Transports du Québec.

The collaboration of Me Coursol is regularly solicited by the media in order to interpret and popularize notions of law. In addition, he regularly acts as a trainer or speaker. He also contributes to the writing of popular legal works intended for the general public.

(450) 903-8950 ext. 0348
ccoursol@ponceavocats.ca

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