Isabelle Desharnais
About Isabelle Desharnais
Isabelle Desharnais is a lawyer based in Montréal, QC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2016. Isabelle Desharnais is recognized in the following practice area:
- Montréal, Quebec
- Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
Current Firm: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Location: Montréal, QC
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