Catherine Béland
Distinguished Notary, Partner, Board member
Catherine Béland has earned a reputation as an expert in condo law, particularly when it comes to helping real estate developers set up new condominiums.
Her expertise includes providing legal advice for syndicates of co-owners, and drafting building by-laws and amendments to declarations of co-ownership. She is a reference in the field, known for her enthusiasm, her strong sense of customer service and her in-depth understanding of the real estate industry.
A winner of the Notarial Merit Award of the Chambre des notaires du Québec in 2021, Mrs. Béland played a key role in the 2019 co-ownership law reform, thus demonstrating her influence and commitment to progress in the profession. Her contributions extend beyond her legal practice, as she is a lecturer with the Université de Sherbrooke’s Master of Notarial Law program. She is also a speaker, trainer and author, and was given a Rising Star Award by CREW Montreal in 2017. These achievements are a testament to her leadership, expertise and dedication to the advancement of her profession.
A Law graduate of the Université de Montréal and the Université du Québec à Montréal, Mrs. Béland continues to enrich her practice by participating in various professional organizations. She is a member of the Institut de développement urbain du Québec, an affiliation that underscores her commitment to the sustainable and strategic development of the real estate sector. Her academic background and professional activities demonstrate her passion for co-ownership law and her constant desire to deepen her knowledge in order to better serve her clients and contribute to progress in the field.
Education
2007
- Master of Notarial Law (LL.M.), Université de Montréal
2006
- Chambre des notaires du Québec
2005
- Notarial Law degree (DDN), Université de Montréal
2004
- Bachelor of Laws, Université du Québec à Montréal
Teaching, conferences and publications
2025
- Lecturer, Master of Notarial Law program - Modalities and dismemberment of ownership (Co-ownership component), Université de Sherbrooke (since 2020)
- Co-author of the “Divided co-ownership” booklet and updates to the “Undivided co-ownership” booklet, Jurisclasseur Québec, LexisNexis, annual updates (since 2012)
2024
- Encroachments in divided co-ownership: a practical solutions-based approach for legal practitioners, Text and conference - Recent developments in the law of divided co-ownership, Barreau du Québec
2021
- Management and prevention of problems related to co-ownership, moderator, Université de Montréal Notarial chair
2020
- Reforms to co-ownership law and how they impact your declarations, lecturer - Advanced notarial science, Chambre des notaires du Québec
2019
- Condominium syndicates: don't wait until you're in hot water to set up your self-insurance fund, EsPace Montréal magazine
2017
- Co-ownership, book - Collection Thema, LexisNexis
2013
- Buying a condominium: due diligence checks, Text and conference - Recent developments in the law of divided co-ownership, Barreau du Québec
Engagements
2025
- Member, Crew M (since 2015)
- Member, Association Professionnelle des notaires du Québec (APNQ) (since 2006)
- Member, Urban Development Institute (UDI) (since 2015)
2022
- Secretary and member of the Board of Directors, Crew M (2020-2022)
2021
- Master of Notarial Law Program Committee member, Université de Sherbrooke
Mentions
2023
- Notorial Merit Award, Chambre des notaires du Québec
2017
- Rising Star – Crew M