Atty. Maxime Cantin

Atty. Maxime Cantin

Maxime Cantin practises primarily construction law. He has over 20 years of experience in litigating construction disputes, including delay claims, additional costs claims, construction insurance claims, tender issues and engineers errors and omissions.

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Profile Summary

About Maxime Cantin at a glance

Maxime Cantin is a business, bankruptcy, construction, and litigation attorney based in Quebec, Quebec, practforg at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law (2026). Serands clients in Quebec, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Maxime Cantin practises primarily construction law
  • He has over 20 years of experience in litigating construction disputes, including delay claims, additional costs claims, construction insurance claims, tender issues and engineers errors and omissions
  • He also has extensive experience in contract review and drafting
  • He also handles on a regular and continuous basis complex commercial litigation
  • Mr. Cantin thus regularly represents contractors, owners, commercial tenants, manufacturers, service providers, professionals, marine and non-marine insurers, financial institutions, lenders, shipowners and hydroelectric power station operators before the civil courts and in arbitration or negotiation
  • Mr. Cantin is a member of the firm's promotion committee, which recommends candidates for partnership

Practice Areas Explained

Maxime Cantin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maxime Cantin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Maxime Cantin is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Quebec →

Construction Law

Maxime Cantin is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Quebec →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Maxime Cantin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Quebec →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Quebec

Practforg law in Quebec. Legal matters in Quebec are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Quebec are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Quebec state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Quebec brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Quebec courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Maxime Cantin

Where is Maxime Cantin's law office located?
Maxime Cantin's law practice is located in Quebec, Quebec. The firm is Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Maxime Cantin handle?
Maxime Cantin focuses on business, bankruptcy, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Quebec.
How can I contact Maxime Cantin for a consultation?
You can contact Maxime Cantin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Maxime Cantin received?
Maxime Cantin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
- 2026

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