Émilie Duquette

Émilie Duquette is a lawyer at BCF focusing her practice on civil, administrative, municipal, and real estate litigation. With over ten years of experience, she also handles matters involving environmental law and issues of disguised expropriation, fields where private interests, public authorities, and land-use planning issues frequently intersect. Her experience allows her to provide effective guidance to her clients in developing strategies suited to the complexity of their situations.

Émilie provides her clients with thorough, determined, and pragmatic guidance in resolving complex disputes involving significant legal, financial, and strategic stakes. Known for her thoughtful approach and her ability to quickly grasp multifaceted issues, she advises and acts on behalf of various clients before the courts of general jurisdiction as well as before various administrative bodies.

Her professional background gives her a broad perspective on the challenges her clients face. With previous experience practising in construction and business law, she understands the operational, financial, and commercial realities of contractors, developers, and businesses. This knowledge allows her to tackle each case not only from a legal perspective but also by taking into account her clients’ business objectives and their day-to-day challenges.

Throughout her career, Émilie has developed in-depth skills in analyzing files involving significant regulatory and factual complexities. Her understanding of the interplay between civil law, public law, and regulatory frameworks enable her to provide practical advice suited to each client's specific circumstances, whether it involves preventing litigation, negotiating a settlement, or defending her clients’ interests in court.

Mindful of her clients’ needs and deeply committed to defending their interests, Émilie favours an approach based on active listening, collaboration, and seeking tangible solutions. Her analytical mind, persistence, and strategic judgment make her a trusted advisor on even the most challenging cases.