Samuel Guay is a lawyer in our Insurance Law Group. His practice focuses primarily on representing insurance companies in both subrogation and defence matters. His areas of practice include construction law, personal injury, product liability, and civil liability more broadly.
Before joining the firm, Samuel practised for nearly two years at a boutique firm specializing in insurance law.
Prior to beginning his legal career, he worked as a political staffer for a Member of the National Assembly.
May 6, 2026
Penalty clauses are a practical tool for owners: instead of having to prove actual losses when a contractor falls short, they can rely on a pre-agreed sum. For contractors, however, the stakes are equally significant — a lump-sum penalty can consume a substantial portion of the contract’s value. Still, the mechanism has its limits. Courts […]
May 6, 2026
Penalty clauses are a practical tool for owners: instead of having to prove actual losses when a contractor falls short, they can rely on a pre-agreed sum. For contractors, however, the stakes are equally significant — a lump-sum penalty can consume a substantial portion of the contract’s value. Still, the mechanism has its limits. Courts […]
