François Beauchamp

François Beauchamp

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006
Awarded Practice Areas
Construction Law Insurance Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Construction Law Insurance Law
Works at
De Grandpré Chait LLP

26 Best Lawyers awards

De Grandpré Chait LLP logo

Biography

François Beauchamp’s hard work and determination have secured him a place at the top of his profession and established him as a leading authority on construction law.

François Beauchamp is a renowned litigator who has been representing Québec’s biggest building and bond companies for decades. He wields his wealth of expertise in bonds, construction claims and civil liability to defend his clients’ interests before all courts, whether judicial or arbitral. François Beauchamp has an impeccable work ethic and serves his clients with true dedication, providing them with expert advice on the conduct of their business and helping them resolve any problems they encounter.

François Beauchamp co-leads the firm’s Construction Law team and is a long-standing member of the board of directors. He was also Chair of the construction section for the Canadian Bar Association’s Québec Branch. For more than 20 years, he has co-authored chapters on enterprise and service contracts for the book Contrats, sûretés, publicité des droits et droit international privé, published and updated annually in collaboration with the Quebec Bar’s professional training school. François is a seasoned guest speaker and receives many invitations from industry associations. He is considered a true pillar of the legal community.

Works at
De Grandpré Chait LLP

26 Best Lawyers awards

De Grandpré Chait LLP logo

Locations

Languages

  • English
  • French

Education

  • University of Montreal, LL.L., graduated 1977

Bar Admissions

  • Quebec, 1979

Affiliations

  • Barreau du Québec - Member
  • Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montréal - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Executive Committee member of the Construction Law Section, Québec Branch
  • Surety Association of Canada - Québec Section - Executive Committee member
  • The Bar of Montréal - Member
  • Urban Development Institute of Quebec - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Construction Law
  • Insurance Law
Special Focus:
  • Commercial
  • Professional Liability
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in Canada

    • Construction Law
    • Insurance Law
  • Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory, Construction Law
  • Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure

Additional Information

  • Practice Areas
  • Construction Law
  • Construction Bonds
  • Construction Claims and Litigation
  • Construction Contracts
  • Insurance Law

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