Maitre Thierry Beriault

Maitre Thierry Beriault is the President and a Chartered Mediator of BPRD Inc., a multidisciplinary conflict prevention and resolution practice based in Quebec, Canada. He has been recognised in the Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026 as Conflict Prevention & Resolution Mediator of the Year in Canada, an accolade that reflects his standing as a mediator and his focus on helping individuals and organisations resolve and prevent disputes.

A specialist in conflict prevention and resolution

BPRD Inc. describes itself as a multidisciplinary practice specialising in conflict prevention and management, working with accredited, certified mediators and expert collaborators. The practice offers a broad suite of services, including mediation, group and multiparty mediation, prevention and resolution consulting, facilitation, training and coaching, the development of conflict management systems, and the integration of conflict resolution principles into organisational governance. As President and a Chartered Mediator holding accreditation with the Institut de médiation et d'arbitrage du Québec (IMAQ) and the ADR Institute of Canada (ADRIC), Thierry Beriault leads this work and brings professional credentials recognised in both Quebec and the wider Canadian dispute resolution community.

What mediation offers

Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process in which a neutral third party helps the people or organisations involved in a dispute to communicate, explore their interests and work towards a mutually acceptable resolution. BPRD characterises mediation as a fast and effective process led by a neutral third party. Unlike litigation, mediation does not impose a decision from above; instead it empowers the parties to shape their own outcome, which often preserves relationships, reduces cost and delay, and produces solutions better suited to the parties' real needs. For businesses, families and public and private organisations alike, mediation and related processes offer an alternative to adversarial proceedings.

Beyond resolving individual disputes, BPRD's emphasis on prevention reflects a broader philosophy. Many conflicts can be anticipated and managed before they escalate, and organisations that build effective conflict management systems and embed sound governance principles are better equipped to handle disagreements constructively. Facilitation, training and coaching all support this preventative approach, helping teams and leaders develop the skills and structures needed to address tension early and maintain productive working relationships.

Services offered

• Mediation, including group and multiparty mediation
• Conflict prevention and resolution consulting
• Facilitation of structured collaboration
• Training and coaching in conflict management
• Design of conflict management systems
• Integration of conflict resolution into organisational governance

In Canada, alternative dispute resolution has become an increasingly important complement to the court system, and accredited mediators play a central role in helping parties resolve disputes efficiently and constructively. Quebec, with its distinctive civil law tradition, has a well-established culture of mediation and negotiated dispute resolution, and professionals who hold recognised accreditations are trusted to conduct processes that meet high professional standards.

Organisations of all kinds, from businesses and public institutions to community and family enterprises, increasingly recognise that unresolved conflict carries real costs, in money, time, morale and reputation. Investing in skilled mediation and in robust systems for preventing and managing disputes can therefore deliver substantial benefits. A practitioner who works across mediation, facilitation, training and system design is able to meet clients wherever they are, whether they need help resolving an immediate dispute or building the capacity to handle future disagreements themselves. This breadth is central to the value that Thierry Beriault and BPRD Inc. offer clients across Quebec and Canada.

Corporate INTL Global Awards 2026

The Corporate INTL Global Awards recognise leading practitioners and firms across the world's legal and advisory markets, identified through the publication's research among clients and peers. Thierry Beriault's recognition as Conflict Prevention & Resolution Mediator of the Year in Canada reflects both his personal expertise and the multidisciplinary approach of BPRD Inc. For organisations and individuals seeking to resolve disputes or to build lasting systems for preventing conflict, his practice offers experienced, accredited mediation and advisory services in Quebec and across Canada.