Sylvain Bélair
About Sylvain Bélair
Sylvain Bélair is a lawyer based in Montréal, QC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2019. Sylvain Bélair is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Montréal, Quebec
- Administrative and Public Law
- Expropriation Law
- Municipal Law
Current Firm: Dentons Canada LLP
Education: University of Montreal, LL.L., graduated 1986
Location: Montréal, QC
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