Best Lawyers in Quebec, Canada for Technology Law
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Misha Benjamin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Information Technology Law and Technology Law. Misha practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Misha Benjamin since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Misha Benjamin is held by other lawyers.
Vincent Girard has been the managing partner of the Quebec City office since January 1, 2025. In this role, he oversees all activities of the Quebec City office, bringing enthusiasm and energy to the team. A partner at Fasken since 2020, Vincent has a business law practice focusing on mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, corporate finance and commercial contract negotiations. He has worked on a number of notable matters for which he has provided innovative legal solutions to a...
Partner, trademark agent and head of Lavery’s Legal Lab on Artificial Intelligence (L3AI) Eric Lavallée is a lawyer and trademark agent in the Business Law Group and he runs the Lavery Legal Lab on Artificial Intelligence (L3AI) . As a result of his extensive experience in intellectual property (patents, trade-marks and software protection) Mr. Lavallée took on a special interest in developments related to artificial intelligence over the past few years. Mr. Lavallé...
My practice is centered on transactional and corporate matters, with an emphasis on the technology sector. I developed my expertise with two preeminent national law firms as well as in-house roles with innovative startups and, more recently, with two rapidly expanding Montreal law firms. Before embarking on my legal career, I worked in the banking industry across Canada, the United States and France, acquiring substantial business experience which continues to help my business-minded, practic...
Jean-Philippe practises technology and intellectual property law. He combines in-depth knowledge and strategic thinking to help companies in the software, entertainment, consumer products, natural resources, social networks, online services, e-commerce and manufacturing industries. He expertly acts for numerous companies as a trademark agent and advises them on their global trademark strategy. Jean-Philippe appears before the courts and specialized boards. He has extensive experience in oppos...
Christian Leblanc is first and foremost a litigator. He has extensive experience with respect to commercial and intellectual property litigation, including class actions and arbitrations. Christian has been appointed as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), one of the most prestigious legal associations in North America. This is a testimony to the highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism and collegiality displays with his clients and...
Vincent Chaurette is a partner in the Corporate and Commercial Law group at the Montreal office. He specializes in mergers and acquisitions of private companies, with notable expertise in transactions involving private equity firms. He regularly assists entrepreneurs and portfolio companies, both in transactional contexts and for their ongoing legal and business needs. Vincent has also been involved in several intergenerational transfers of family businesses. Known for his pragmatic approach,...
Imran Ahmad is a senior partner and the Canadian head of technology and Canadian co-head of cybersecurity and data privacy. He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity and privacy lawyer by several legal directories. Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology...
Tricia Kuhl's practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions and commercial transactions. She has an extensive background working in the technology, life sciences and healthcare sectors. Tricia provides strategic advice to clients on a wide range of legal matters, including acquiring, using, protecting, licensing, commercializing, transferring and selling technology and intellectual property rights. She has significant experience working with both strategic and private equity investors in acqui...
Bruno Floriani is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Technology Law. Bruno practices law in Montréal, Quebec Best Lawyers has recognized Bruno Floriani since 2008. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Bruno Floriani is held by other lawyers.
Anik Fontaine has a diversified practice in commercial law and deep and varied knowledge of the diverse commercial and legal aspects which businesses face. She counsels clients from a number of industries. She is particularly interested in the technology sector and is experienced in the drafting and revision of technology licensing and intellectual property agreements—patents, copyrights and trademarks. Anik takes part in the negotiation, drafting and revision of all kinds of commercial...
After my law studies at McGill, I completed my internship with the Quebec Bar and the Ontario Bar as an articling student at the Federal Court of Canada in Ottawa. Back in Montreal, I worked as an associate at a national firm in the business law and technology groups. As such, I acquired experience in corporate and commercial law, while specializing in privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity and data protection law. I joined Blue HF in September 2019 to pursue my goal of marrying busi...
I started my career and practiced for most of it in M&A, securities, and governance within a leading international law firm where I had the opportunity to work for major public and private companies as well as entrepreneurs and innovators. After almost 10 years with this same firm, I had the chance to join the legal department of a company working in AI as Director of Corporate Affairs where I worked on its initial public offering. I joined Blue HF to strengthen and develop a growing M&am...
Camille Paquette joined Blue HF in April 2021. Her practice focuses on venture capital, as well as private mergers and acquisitions. She advises entrepreneurs, emerging companies, and investors across all stages of the investment cycle, from fundraising to exit transactions. Prior to joining Blue HF, Camille practiced at two leading national law firms, where she developed significant experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities, and capital markets. Drawing on this background, she combi...
Eliane Ellbogen is an intellectual property lawyer at the Montréal office. Her practice is focused on IP litigation and IP strategy. It covers a broad range of industries, with an emphasis on life sciences, emerging technology, e-commerce, and the creative industries. As a litigator, Eliane advises and represents clients in complex patent, trademark, and copyright infringement and trade secret matters. She also litigates constitutional and regulatory cases in the life sciences sector. ...
Jordan Slapcoff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Technology Law. Jordan, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. After completing his legal studies at the Université de Montréal, Jordan began his career pr...
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