Braek Urquhart
About Braek Urquhart
Braek Urquhart is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2026. Braek Urquhart is recognized in the following practice area:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP
Location: Toronto, ON
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