BAR ADMISSION
Education
- Juris Doctor in North American Common Law (J.D.), University of Montréal, 2013.
- Bachelor of Laws, University of Montréal, 2009.
Languages Spoken
- English
- French
Biography description
Pierre François McNicolls primarily practises in environmental law, litigation, public and municipal law as well as expropriation law. He is known for his rigour, strategic judgment, and ability to manage sensitive and highly contested matters. He represents businesses, municipalities, property owners, public institutions, and decision makers facing complex legal challenges.
His environmental law practice includes regulatory compliance, authorizations and permits, contaminated lands, nuisance matters, wetlands, and environmental issues arising in public, real estate and commercial projects.
Pierre François also advises and represents clients in civil, commercial, municipal, environmental, expropriation, real estate, and construction litigation matters, particularly those involving urgent remedies, injunctions, stay applications, administrative and constitutional challenges, and disputes with public authorities. He has also appeared before appellate courts.
An experienced litigator and pragmatic negotiator, Pierre-François helps clients assess risk, develop strategies, negotiate settlements, prepare legal proceedings, and represents their interests before the courts. He regularly assists clients with matters involving public projects, contaminated lands and brownfield redevelopments, site remediation, and civil liability.