Jean-Pierre Dépelteau has more than 35 years of experience with a unique expertise in the areas of infrastructure and construction. He is well-known for his leadership and responsiveness on any legal issue in these areas. He advises a variety of public, semi-public and private sector clients, as well as construction contractors, specialized construction companies, and material and equipment suppliers.
Jean-Pierre is familiar with risk assessments as well as the drafting and negotiation of P3, EPC and EPCM arrangements. He is also familiar with all related engineering, supply, construction, operations and maintenance, and equipment purchase contracts.
In his practice, Jean-Pierre provides legal and strategic advice, and participates in the contract award process in the public and semi-public sectors in Canada, including dealing with compliance, governance, conflicts of interest and unfair advantage issues.
He has been recognized by LEXPERT and The Best Lawyers in Canada as one of Canada’s leading lawyers. Jean-Pierre is regularly invited to lecture at seminars on infrastructure.
Jean-Pierre joined Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP in 1982 and became a partner in 1985.