ASSELIN, PHILIPPE

Attorney, Partner

Contact

Quebec City office : 418 651-9900

F : 418 651-5184

Montreal office : 514 845-3533

F : 514 845-9522

passelin@morencyavocats.com

Education

Bachelor of Law from Université Laval, enriched with an International profile (2004)

Member of the Barreau du Québec (2005)

Areas of expertise
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About

For the past 20 years, Philippe Asselin has worked in all areas of municipal law, including urban planning, contracts, access to information, expropriation, construction and municipal ethics. It is regularly consulted on issues of daily concern to municipal administrators and elected officials.

From November 2023 to March 2025, Philippe served as an administrative judge and member of the Commission municipale du Québec. This experience enriched his expertise and strengthened his understanding of municipal management issues.

Philippe also handles a wide range of labour relations issues (disciplinary measures, dismissal, negotiation, grievances, reorganization, etc.) on behalf of several public bodies, senior executives and professionals.

Frequently called upon to defend the interests of his clients, he pleads regularly before various judicial and administrative bodies.

Thanks to his dynamism and practical experience, Philippe is a much-appreciated trainer and lecturer for his clients and various municipal associations. Over the years, several thousand people have attended his training sessions and presentations. Philippe also writes regular columns and articles for various specialized publications, and has done so for several years.

Social and Professionnal activities

In parallel with his professional activities, Philippe taught law for several years to students in paralegal studies at Collège Bart de Québec.