Suzie Cloutier

Suzie Cloutier focuses her practice on civil and commercial litigation and administrative law. She acts in complex cases, including contract disputes, administrative proceedings, applications for injunctions, real estate disputes and shareholder conflicts. Her diverse clientele includes private businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals seeking expertise in matters involving the execution of agreements, relationships between business partners, fiduciary obligations and governance issues. In the field of public law, she regularly appears in matters involving the judicial review of administrative decisions , applications for stay or declarations of invalidity, and appeals to uphold fundamental rights or principles of procedural fairness.

She helps her clients navigate multifaceted conflicts, where the stakes extend beyond legal considerations to impact business strategy, organizational reputation and business continuity. She is involved both upstream of litigation—through strategic advice, conflict prevention, and crisis management—and during judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings, including applications for injunctions.

She also acts in mediation and arbitration proceedings when appropriate. She has wide-ranging experience and frequently pleads before the Superior Court and the Court of Appeal of Québec, as well as before several administrative tribunals, including the Tribunal administratif du Québec and the Commission d’accès à l’information.

Known for her meticulous approach, strategic analytical insight, and strong prioritization skills, she goes beyond mere legal application. She aims to understand the specific business rationale and human dynamics behind each case in order to offer realistic and effective solutions. She has a remarkable talent for breaking down complex legal issues, empowering her clients to make informed decisions that strategically advance their interests. In all types of disputes, she favours a pragmatic, outcome-driven approach, offering concrete solutions in line with her clients’ actual goals, operational realities and business environments.

She practises law fluently in both French and English.