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Jean-Philippe Therriault Avocate/Associate Montréal

Jean-Philippe Therriault

Partner Fasken
Jurisdiction Québec, 2013
Language(s) French, English
Office(s) Montréal
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Overview

Jean-Philippe Therriault is a member of the firm’s Environmental, Energy and Climate Change group. His practice focuses on environmental, construction and public procurement law.

In environmental law, Jean-Philippe advises clients on compliance issues and helps them navigate the permit and approval process. He has extensive experience in commercial and real estate transactions involving environmental issues, including the management of risks associated with release of contaminants, contaminated soil and remediation work. He also represents clients in administrative and penal proceedings.

In public procurement matters, Jean-Philippe advises clients on the regulatory framework applicable to procurement processes, client and bidder obligations, and available recourses in case of disputes.

With respect to construction, Jean-Philippe assists clients in matters related to construction defects, project management and contractual obligations, including in the event of delays or suspensions of the work. He represents and advises institutional clients, contractors and suppliers in all aspects of construction law, including drafting, revising and negotiating construction contracts.

In energy law, he acts as counsel in regulatory and commercial matters. He also advises clients on institutional and legal reforms relating to power generation, transmission and regulation in emerging African countries.

Jean-Philippe is also active in our Montréal office's Course aux stages recruitment process, currently serving as Co-Chair of the Recruitment Committee.

Achievements

  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Construction Law and Environmental Law, Lexpert 2026
  • Recognized in Environnemental Law in Montreal , The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 to 2026
  • Recognized in Construction Law in Montreal , The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 to 2026

Experience

  • Freedom Pet Supplies Inc. acquires Trueman Distribution Ltd., [Deal - Freedom Pet Supplies Inc.], Acquisition of Trueman Distribution Ltd. by Freedom Pet Supplies Inc.
  • Champlain Financial Corporation led a group of investors to acquire Équipement St-Germain, [Deal - Champlain Financial Corporation], Acquisition of Équipement St-Germain by a group of investors led by Champlain Financial Corporation
  • Smiths Group PLC acquires Wattco, [Deal - Smiths Group PLC], Acquisition of Wattco by Smiths Group PLC.
  • ONGold completed the acquisition of Northern Superior’s mining projects located in Ontario, [Deal - Northern Superior Resources Inc.], Acquisition of Northern Superior’s mining projects by ONGold.
  • Sale of Gelpac to ProAmpac, [Deal - Gelpac Inc.], Sale of Gelpac to ProAmpac.
  • Nouveau Monde Graphite and Panasonic Energy announced binding offtake agreement and US$25 million private placement, [Deal - Panasonic Energy], Binding offtake agreement and US $25 million private placement.
  • Artelia acquired FNX-INNOV Inc., [Deal - FNX-INNOV Inc.], FNX-INNOV acquisition by Artelia
  • Gelpac acquires Standard Multiwall Bag, [Deal - Gelpac Inc.], Gelpac acquires Standard Multiwall Bag.
  • Clearspring Capital Partners and OneLink Capital invest in Groupe Tecnic and École de conduite Tecnic Rive-Nord alongside one of the founding families, [Deal - 9356-8236 Quebec Inc], Groupe Tecnic is the largest network of driving schools in North America, serving more than 70,000 new students each year.

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of Montreal
  • BSc University of Montreal

Community involvement

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Young Bar Association of Montréal (since 2014)
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association (since 2013)
  • Member, Board of Directors, Écotech (since 2025)
  • Member, Bord of Directors, Hydrogène Québec

Knowledge

  • Data Centres and Artificial Intelligence: A Growing Opportunity for Canadian Nuclear Power?, 10/28/2025
  • Another Sign of Canadian Leadership in Nuclear Energy: North America’s First SMR Has Received Federal and Provincial Approval, 6/4/2025
  • Securing the Future: Government Measures for Companies Impacted by Tariffs, 3/14/2025
  • Securing the Future: Tariff Timeline, 3/11/2025
  • Securing the Future: 9 Ways to Help Your Business Adapt to New U.S. Policies, 2/21/2025
  • Public Construction Contracts in Québec: Government Tables its Regulation on Prompt Payments and the Prompt Settlement of Disputes, 7/18/2024
  • ACPB and AMP: Effective date of amendments to the Act, 5/9/2023
  • Construction Work, Blasting and Contamination of Artesian Wells: Who is Responsible?, 3/14/2023
  • Regulatory Review of the Environmental Authorization Scheme for Certain Industrial, Agricultural and Wetland Activities, 5/2/2022
  • Québec announces a forthcoming authorization to be granted to Hydro-Quebec for the launching of two additional calls for tenders in the sector of renewable energy, 4/29/2022

Events

  • Fasken’s Environmental Conference, 11/12/2025
  • Conference on Construction and Infrastructure Law, 11/13/2024
  • Recent developments in public contracts in Quebec, 6/5/2024
  • Colloque-Construction-et-Infrastructure, 11/30/2022
  • Colloque en Environnement et Energie, 10/19/2022
  • 11/18/2020
  • Colloque en droit de l’environnement et de l’énergie, 4/24/2019
  • Colloque en droit de la construction, 3/20/2019
  • Entrée en vigueur imminente de certaines des dispositions du PL 108, 11/21/2018
  • Overview of key changes to the Environment Quality Act and an analysis of the impacts on your operations, 5/2/2018

News

  • Fasken Adds 22 New Partners, 12/18/2020
  • Novacap Awarded Canadian Private Equity Summit Awards 2019 Deal of the Year for its successful sale of Knowlton Development Corporation, 11/21/2019
  • Droit-inc quotes Emilie Bundock and Jean-Philippe Therriault in an article on the evolution of environmental law, 2/8/2019

Speaking Engagements

  • Direction du marché – Mise à jour règlementaire, 4/10/2025
  • Tour d’horizon des principales dernières évolutions réglementaires environnementales, 2/12/2025
  • Les modes collaboratifs dans le secteur de la construction : une nouvelle réalité ou un vœu pieux ?, 11/13/2024
  • Formation en droit de l'environnement, 10/25/2024
  • Disponibilité et vulnérabilité des sources d’eau pour les entreprises, 10/18/2024
  • Session de formation portant sur le droit environnemental, 11/2/2023
  • La responsabilité en matière de santé et sécurité lors de travaux environnementaux : soyez au courant de vos obligations, 3/9/2023
  • Nouveautés en matière de contrats publics : une refonte de la loi sous le signe de l’achat local et d’une intégrité accrue des entreprises, 11/13/2022
  • Session de formation portant sur la réglementation fédérale, provinciale et municipale sur l’eau, 11/8/2022
  • Formation en droit de l’environnement, 10/21/2022
Speaker Direction du marché – Mise à jour règlementaire Forum GNR 2025 location location Montreal
Speaker Tour d’horizon des principales dernières évolutions réglementaires environnementales Table de développement durable, organisé par Excellence Industrielle location location Montreal
Speaker Les modes collaboratifs dans le secteur de la construction : une nouvelle réalité ou un vœu pieux ? Colloque en droit de la construction et infrastructure, organisé par Fasken location location Montreal