Public Procurement Lawyer in Quebec

Julius Legal advises and represents businesses and suppliers participating in Quebec public procurement. The firm assists clients at every stage of the contracting process, from reviewing tender documents to the performance, modification or termination of a contract, as well as in disputes with public bodies.

Calls for tenders and public contracts

The applicable framework includes the Act respecting contracting by public bodies, the Act respecting contracting by municipal bodies, their implementing regulations, contractual management directives and policies, and applicable trade agreements. Julius Legal helps clients analyze tender documents, eligibility criteria, compliance requirements and contractual conditions. The firm also advises businesses on subcontracting and on the performance and modification of public contracts.

Complaints, challenges and legal remedies

When a difficulty arises, Julius Legal advises and represents clients in complaints submitted to a public body or the Autorité des marchés publics, challenges to rejection or ineligibility decisions, applications for injunctive relief, judicial review proceedings and claims for damages. The objective is to identify promptly the remedy that best addresses the circumstances and the time constraints inherent in public tendering processes.

Autorité des marchés publics and business integrity

A significant part of the firm’s practice concerns the integrity of businesses contracting with public bodies. Julius Legal assists clients with applications for authorization and annual updates issued by the Autorité des marchés publics, integrity reviews, requests for information and proceedings that may lead to corrective measures or sanctions.

These matters may involve directors, shareholders, related persons or businesses, legal or de facto control, business relationships, subcontractor eligibility and registration in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts. The firm also helps businesses develop and present governance, compliance and remediation measures.

Municipal contracts and the Bureau de l’inspecteur général

In the municipal sector, Julius Legal advises businesses on the application of the Act respecting contracting by municipal bodies and contractual management regulations. The firm also represents businesses in matters involving the Bureau de l’inspecteur général de la Ville de Montréal.

An approach combining strategic advice and litigation

Mr. Kaufman has extensive experience in public procurement law and commercial litigation. This dual expertise enables him to intervene proactively to prevent or promptly resolve contractual or regulatory issues and to represent clients before oversight bodies and the courts when legal proceedings become necessary. Mr. Kaufman has been recognized since 2024 by Best Lawyers Canada in the Public Procurement Law category, a distinction based on peer review.

Contact Julius Legal to discuss an issue involving a call for tenders, a public contract or business integrity.

Autorité des marchés publics and Business Integrity

Businesses contracting with public bodies must also address requirements concerning authorization to contract, integrity reviews, corrective measures and the RENA. Learn more about Julius Legal’s services concerning the AMP and business integrity.