Joelle Briand-Diguer

Senior Associate Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
Joelle Briand-Diguer

Joelle Briand-Diguer

Biography

Joelle Briand-Diguer’s practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation, more specifically in complex litigation matters involving public and private corporations, injunctions and exceptional remedies, government procurement, as well as civil and penal liability.

Ms. Briand-Diguer also intervenes in fraud and integrity investigative matters, as well as in procedures and investigations conducted by regulators and public bodies, such as the Autorité des marchés publics. She advises corporations, large businesses and institutional clients before Quebec and federal courts.

Ms. Briand-Diguer also has experience in construction litigation matters and represents owners, contractors, suppliers, insurers and guarantors. She provides legal advice on various regulatory aspects governing the activities of construction contractors and intervenes in the context of penal sanctions.

As part of her law program at Université Laval, Ms. Briand-Diguer also studied at the faculty of law of Université du Luxembourg.

Before joining the Québec office, Ms. Briand-Diguer practiced in business law in Quebec City law firm.

Professional experience

Representative experience

Representative experience

Ms. Briand-Diguer acts or has acted in the following mandates:

  • Representing financial institutions, public and private corporations as well as senior executives in various investigations involving allegations of corporate wrongdoing, including fraud and violations of the Act respecting contracting by public bodies
  • Representing corporations and certain of their directors and officers in civil remedies, injunctions and penal charges
  • Representing a digital media corporation in an action for defamation
  • Representing various corporations in administrative investigations conducted by public bodies, more specifically in matters of public integrity
  • Representing defendants in penal proceedings in the construction industry

Rankings and recognitions

Rankings and recognitions

  • Best Lawyers in Canada: Construction Law, 2025

Education

Education

LL.B., Université Laval, 2012
B.A., Université Laval, 2012

Admissions

Admissions

  • Quebec 2013

Publications

Publications

  • “Cadre général de la procédure civile, Fascicule 13: Dépôt, production et notification des actes de procédure et des documents,” JurisClasseur Québec, Procédure civile I (2e édition), Partie II, LexisNexis Canada
  • “Securities regulatory decisions, Proof of a Guilty Mind is Required to be Convicted for Aiding to Commit an Offence under the Quebec Securities Act,” Norton Rose Fulbright, March 2022
  • “Modifications importantes à la Loi sur le bâtiment : nécessité de maintenir un bilan éthique irréprochable en tout temps,” Norton Rose Fulbright, September 2018

Memberships and activities

Memberships and activities

  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Jeune Barreau de Québec
  •  The Advocates’ Society

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