Chantal Saunders
About Chantal Saunders
Chantal Saunders is a lawyer based in Ottawa, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2015. Chantal Saunders is recognized in the following practice area:
- Ottawa, Ontario
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Location: Ottawa, ON
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