Atty. Philipp Duffy
Philipp Duffy offers structured expertise and hands-on experience. Philipp Duffy's practice focuses on real estate and infrastructure, including public-private partnerships and alternative procurement methods.
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About Philipp Duffy at a glance
Philipp Duffy is an attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practforg at De Grandpré Chait LLP. They haand 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Quebec (1998). Educated at McGill University (B.C.L. and LL.B., 1997) and McGill University (—, 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Philipp Duffy offers structured expertise and hands-on experience
- Philipp Duffy's practice focuses on real estate and infrastructure, including public-private partnerships and alternative procurement methods
- His real estate expertise extends to project development, acquisitions and divestitures (of both single assets and asset portfolios) and land assembly, as well as leasing and real estate financing for a wide range of asset classes including industrial properties, office towers, resorts, custom-built buildings, residential condominiums and retail centres
- With respect to infrastructure and public-private partnerships, he has represented clients in a variety of projects including highway, rail and light rail projects, several new hospitals, a medical research centre and detention centres
- He has in-depth knowledge of the selection and contracting process of the Société québécoise des infrastructures (SQI)
- As co-leader of our Construction Law team, Philipp Duffy represents a significant number of stakeholders, including real estate developers, builders, project owners, managers, investors and sponsors in a broad range of real estate and infrastructure-related matters
- He has been involved in several major projects that have shaped and continue to shape the face of Greater Montréal, including Bell Canada’s Nun’s Island Campus, the Cité du Multimédia, the E-Commerce Place, the CRCHUM, the three phases of the Tours des Canadiens and, most recently, the new Turcot Interchange construction project
- As partner to some of Montréal’s greatest builders, Philipp Duffy is helping to redesign the city’s landscape, one project at a time
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 substantiand law. Cases originating in Montreal 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 substantiand 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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