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Prior to joining the Construction Law team, Laurier Gauthier developed an expertise in construction law by representing and advising contractors, engineering and architectural firms and real estate owners in the planning and execution of their projects. In addition, Laurier worked from 1990 to 1998 as an engineer for a major international construction company.
He has published articles on construction law and given several conferences on construction and the environment, in addition to providing in-house training in these fields.
In addition to acting as a mediator, Laurier regularly intervenes to assist his clients in the implementation of alternative solutions to resolve disputes.
Since 1990 : Member of the Order of Engineers.
2001 to 2004 : President of the Quebec and Chaudière-Appalaches regional chapter of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
2000 to 2001 : Treasurer of the Quebec and Chaudière-Appalaches regional chapter of the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
1998 : President and organizer of the 1st Building Symposium.
1997 : Recipient of the Meloche Monex Fellowship – CCI.
In-company training in construction and environmental law for various contractors, clients and industries.
Year of admission to the profession : 1998
2003 : Microprogramme de 2e cycle de vérification environnementale, Sherbrooke University.
1997 : Bachelor’s degree in law, LL. B., Laval University.
1995 : Master in project management, M.G.P., Québec’s University in Trois-Rivières.
1992 : Certificate in business, C.A.D.M., Laval University.
1990 : Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, B.S.C., Laval University.
Arbitration
Claims
Defective works
Environment
Guarantee plans
Impact costs
Legal hypothecs
Litigation arising from the BDSQ, the CCQ and the RBQ
Mediation
Strategic advice to contractors
Surety bonds
Tenders
Civil and commercial litigation
Arbitration and mediation
Civil liability
Construction
Energy and natural resources
Expropriation
Latent defects
Real estate
Environmental and land-use planning law
Applications for certificates of authorization
Applications for licences
Environmental audits
Environmental legislation
Environmental litigation
Farming
Land-use planning
Spills
Zoning