{"id":1173,"date":"2018-05-08T22:02:46","date_gmt":"2018-05-09T02:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.millerthomson.com\/your-team\/yann-julien-chouinard\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T12:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:22:11","slug":"yann-julien-chouinard","status":"publish","type":"team","link":"https:\/\/www.millerthomson.com\/en\/your-team\/yann-julien-chouinard\/","title":{"rendered":"Yann-Julien Chouinard"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yann-Julien Chouinard is renowned for his expertise in construction and infrastructure law. He specializes in representing Canadian and foreign businesses involved in major construction projects in Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n<p>He advises clients at every stage of these projects, from drafting and negotiating contracts to providing legal counsel on project execution and resolving complex disputes. What sets his approach apart is his deep understanding of the construction industry\u2019s unique challenges and a commitment to delivering rigorous, tailored legal solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Yann\u2011Julien is regularly sought out as an instructor and speaker on topics related to the construction industry. He has also authored several articles on delay claims and requests for proposals, among other topics.<\/p>\n<p>Called to the Barreau du\u00a0Qu\u00e9bec in 2016, he has since been recognized for his expertise in construction law by the Lexpert directory (2026) and by Best Lawyers (since 2025). 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