Martin Thiboutot

Martin Thiboutot is a seasoned lawyer specializing in environmental law, municipal law, and general commercial law. For over 10 years, he has provided advice on compliance and regulation, notably regarding natural resource management, environmental permit regimes, environmental declarations, extended producer responsibility, and the management of contaminated land and protected areas, such as wetlands.

Martin has significant experience in renewable energy and transmission projects. He has also participated in the drafting and negotiation of several agreements relating to construction and infrastructure projects and provides advice on environmental litigation. In the course of his work, Martin regularly collaborates with environmental consulting firms and professionals from other disciplines.

With his strong communication skills, Martin also serves as a lecturer at the Faculty of Law at Université Laval and frequently presents at various events and webinars.

Areas of practice

• Environmental Law
• Municipal Law
• Commercial Law
• Construction and Natural Resources Law

Representative work

• Assisting clients in the industrial and waste sectors with various environmental compliance issues, including obtaining key environmental authorizations.
• Supporting clients from different sectors in the environmental management of sites following the cessation or change of use of certain activities.
• Advising clients on the environmental aspects of purchasing or selling businesses, assets, or real estate properties.
• Providing counsel on environmental disclosure, including issues related to greenwashing.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for the development of various projects, both public and private, particularly in the renewable energy sector.
• Advising and conducting audits on municipal regulation and urban planning issues, including zoning.