Christie J.C. Bates
About Christie J.C. Bates
Christie J.C. Bates is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2022. Christie J.C. Bates is recognized in the following practice area:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Smart & Biggar
Education: McGill University, B.C.L./LL.B, graduated 2016, University of Cambridge, MPhil, graduated 2012, and University of Toronto, graduated 2011
Location: Toronto, ON
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