Overview

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22 years, a sustainable presence

You are now in contact with one of the most renowned law firms specializing in environmental, natural resources (refineries, mining, energy) and land use Law (zoning, real estate) in Quebec. Established in 2001 by Mr. Robert Daigneault and incorporated as Daigneault, avocats inc. – Daigneaults, Lawyers Inc. in 2009, our firm rapidly gained notoriety in these fields. We offer counsel, representation and litigation services to our industrial, commercial and institutional clientele with an integrated solution-based approach.

A vigilant, accessible and competent team

Because of our highly specialized team of lawyers (with superior studies) and paralegals (with a Bachelor of laws), our mobility and thanks to the great diversity of cases referred to us, we are positioned to accompany our clients through the different stages of their mandates efficiently and rapidly, no matter the size of the project, whether for a local business or a large industrial complex. We strive to render our client-lawyer relations collaborative and productive. Based on a team-driven creative process, our approach allows us to devise practical solutions above and beyond the boundaries of traditional judicial avenues. Its expertise being widely recognized, our team regularly publishes texts and articles regarding environmental law or on the key issues involving the environment, gives conferences and provides training aimed at lawyers, industrial leaders, managers and administrators, environmental auditors and assessors of sites.

A team offering pan-provincial coverage

Our clientele comes from all over the province, from the Gaspé area to northern Québec and from the North Shore to the Ontario border. We also work for out of province companies operating in our territory. We are in a position to support and counsel our clients in case of an environmental emergency such as a toxic spill or by rapidly responding to allegations of an infraction, investigations or legal proceedings.

An international recognition

Our firm is proud of being among one of the five canadian law firms having been designated as the “Leading Boutique Law Firms” in the field of environmental, natural resources and energy law by the “Canadian Lawyer” publication in March 2005, May 2010 and 2013.

Mr. Robert Daigneault has been involved for more than 45 years in the environmental and resource sector, successively as a biologist, a manager and a legal counsel (including 10 years with the Quebec Ministry of Environment). For several consecutive years now, he has been selected as a lawyer whose competence has been recognized by his peers in Canada and the United States and registered in the prestigious Lexis-Nexis, Martindale-Hubbell “Peer review rated for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability” directory for the United States and Canada as well as in the “Best Lawyers in Canada” directory.

Our commitment

Daigneault, avocats inc. – Daigneault, Lawyers Inc. has given itself the goal of offering proactive professional support, leading edge counsel and efficient representation in all legal matters and situations related with environment, natural resources and land use. Our firm’s commitment is to ensure that our clients receive the service that suits all their needs and to establish long term relations based on mutual trust. Today, the environment is a field that is inseparable from all business practices and deserves particular attention in light of the complexity of cases encountered. Because Daigneault, avocats inc. – Daigneault, Lawyers Inc. understands the necessity to comply with the laws and regulations in effect and to anticipate those under development, our team of specialists can really help you master all spheres of your environmental activities and issues.

Rankings

Daigneault, Avocats Inc. is nationally ranked in 1 practice areas and regionally awarded in 1 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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National Rankings

Tier 3
Tier 3 for Environmental Law

Regional Rankings

Montréal
Tier 1 for Environmental Law

Rankings

National Rankings

Tier 3
Tier 3 for Environmental Law

Regional Rankings

Montréal
Tier 1 for Environmental Law

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Administrative and Public Law
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Mining Law
  • Natural Resources Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada

Daigneault, Avocats Inc. has 1 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Daigneault, Avocats Inc. eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Demographics

Partners
Male: 2
White / Caucasian: 2
Of Counsel (but not partners)
Female: 1
White / Caucasian: 1
Other Lawyers
Female: 1
White / Caucasian: 1
Paralegals
White / Caucasian: 1
Non-Legal Employees
Female: 1
White / Caucasian: 1

Awards

Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.

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Management and Personnel

President, Lawyer, Biologist and Fellow Chartered Administrator
Robert Daigneault, Ad. E., Bio., F.Adma
Partner, Lawyer
Thibaud Daoust
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