Barbara Farina
About Barbara Farina
Barbara Farina is a lawyer based in Montréal, QC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2020. Barbara Farina is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Montréal, Quebec
- Asset-Based Lending Practice
- Banking and Finance Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Project Finance Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: KRB Avocats | Lawyers
Education: University of Montreal, LL.B., graduated 1996
Location: Montréal, QC
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