Filipe Costa
About Filipe Costa
Filipe Costa is a lawyer based in Montréal, QC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2026. Filipe Costa is recognized in the following practice area:
- Montréal, Quebec
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Education: University of Montreal, graduated 2019
Location: Montréal, QC
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