John W. Leopold
About John W. Leopold
John W. Leopold is a lawyer based in Montréal, QC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2006. John W. Leopold is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Montréal, Quebec
- Corporate Governance Practice
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities Law
- Technology Law
Current Firm: Stikeman Elliott LLP
Location: Montréal, QC
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