Maxime Pridmore

Me Maxime Pridmore specializes in civil and commercial litigation, with a focus on construction law, banking law, bankruptcy, insolvency, and corporate restructuring.

In his practice, Me Pridmore represents clients before the courts and provides strategic advice to key stakeholders in the construction sector, including national and international material suppliers, subcontractors, and major general contractors. His services are particularly sought after for risk analysis, contract negotiation, and the drafting of contractual agreements. He has extensive experience managing claims related to delays, breaches of contract, and the recovery of unpaid amounts, including those arising from change orders, damages, and contractual disputes. Me Pridmore is also skilled in leveraging construction liens, pursuing claims against construction bond companies, and handling cases related to defects and latent defects.

In addition, Me Pridmore oversees the portfolio of defaulted mortgage loans across Quebec for a major lending institution. He is highly proficient in enforcing mortgage guarantees and handling banking litigation, particularly in cases involving bankruptcy, mortgage fraud, and title disputes.

Me Pridmore has also developed significant expertise in the protection of personal information in the private sector. He advises and represents various clients, including several financial institutions, before the Commission d’accès à l’information du Québec, and is adept at managing sensitive cases with reputational risks.

With a practical, big-picture approach to legal issues, Me Pridmore is a trusted resource for many financial planners and stockbrokers at one of Canada’s largest banks, who regularly consult and refer clients to him.

Me Pridmore also represents trustees and creditors in bankruptcy and proposal cases, providing comprehensive legal support in these areas.

A passionate communicator, Me Pridmore regularly teaches courses and presents at conferences for companies, associations, and credit managers’ groups, as well as at mandatory continuing education courses for lawyers. His workshops cover a wide range of topics, including the legal management of construction projects, construction claims, and all aspects of commercial debt recovery.

Areas of expertise

• Banking law
• Construction law
• Bankruptcy, insolvency and reorganization
• Civil litigation
• Commercial dispute

Admission to the Bar

• 2011

Education

• LL.B. – Université de Sherbrooke

Professional activities and associations

• Member of the Québec Bar
• Member of the Young Bar Association of Montréal
• Member of the Haute-Yamaska Chamber of Commerce
• Member of the Chambre de commerce de l’Est de Montréal
• Member of the Association des professionnels en accès à l’information et en protection de la vie privée