Guy Gilain

Guy Gilain


Miller Thomson LLP

Recognized since 2012

Montréal, Quebec

Practice Areas

Construction Law

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Guy Gilain has a specialized practice in construction law with considerable experience in litigation and contractual issues. His clients include public and private companies, general and specialized contractors, and equipment suppliers. He also represents national and multinational companies as well as various construction industry associations. Guy has earned a solid reputation as a seasoned litigator with respect to lengthy litigious construction matters.

Guy provides advice on the full scope of issues regarding construction contracts, whether related to negotiating, drafting, handling claims, expense management, or administrative management matters (such as construction permits) for all types of construction projects. He has experience with major civic works (dams, pipelines, etc.), commercial and industrial buildings, residential complexes, and infrastructure projects. In addition, Guy has represented clients in the resolution of serious disputes through mediation or arbitration, and has occasionally acted as an arbitrator and a mediator.

Guy is the co-author, with David H. Kauffman, of the book The Construction Hypothec, published in 2008. The book is a comprehensive study of the construction lien system and related construction law in Québec. Guy is also sought after as a lecturer by construction industry organizations, universities, and professional corporations.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 1000 De La Gauchetière Street West, Suite 3700
    Montréal, QC H3B 4W5
    Canada
Languages
  • English
  • French
Education
  • University of Montreal, LL.L., graduated 1984
Bar Admissions
  • Quebec, 1985
Affiliations
  • Association des constructeurs de routes et grands travaux du Québec - Member of the Board of Directors and former President
  • Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montréal - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association - Member
  • Canadian College of Construction Lawyers - Fellow
  • Canadian Construction Association - Member of the Board of Directors and former Provincial Vice-Chair
  • Éditions Pole Position inc. - Director
  • Montreal Bar - Member
  • Quebec Bar - Member
  • Quebec Construction Association - Montérégie - Member of the Board of Directors
  • Québec Master Roofing Association - Member
  • The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships - Member

Miller Thomson LLP
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario

157 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Construction Law, Montréal, Canada (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 for work in:
  • Construction Law
Awards:
  • Benchmark Canada – Litigation Star: Construction (2020)
  • Best Lawyers in Canada®, Construction Law (2012-2021)
  • Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory (2016-2020)
  • The Heritage Registry of Who's Who for Executives and Professionals

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