Brigitte Chan
About Brigitte Chan
Brigitte Chan is a lawyer based in Montréal, QC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2019. Brigitte Chan is recognized in the following practice area:
- Montréal, Quebec
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Smart & Biggar
Location: Montréal, QC
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