Expropriation and Disguised Expropriation

Develop rigorous legal strategies to safeguard and defend your land rights and interests in the context of potential expropriation, whether legal or disguised.

• A strategic perspective

  ​​​Evaluate, negotiate and challenge: When public entities seek to acquire land from private owners through legal or de facto expropriation, our team’s unique expertise is at your service to address your challenges. 

• An agile expertise

  Whether you want to challenge a decision, determine the value of your real estate, negotiate with government agencies or obtain compensation, we are the key. 

  At the forefront of this area of law, which is undergoing significant evolution and development in both case law and legislation, BCF's team enjoys widespread national recognition in this specific practice area. Recognized for its expertise, it is regularly cited as a benchmark by the courts. 

  Thanks to our proactive approach, our understanding of how public authorities operate, and our expertise in provincial and federal expropriation laws as well as Quebec’s Act respecting land use planning and development, our lawyers have settlement strategies tailored to various property rights to defend you, whether it involves negotiating compensation before the Tribunal administratif du Québec or challenging an expropriation before the Superior Court. 

  Whether you’re facing potential expropriation, a restrictive clause preventing landowners from using their property, illegal occupation, a public use reservation, or a Superior Court order, our team is here to support you. Our strength lies in our ability to turn the tide by always giving you the straight facts with the goal of protecting and bolstering your real estate interests.