Michelle Vigod
About Michelle Vigod
Michelle Vigod is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2020. Michelle Vigod is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities Law
Current Firm: Goodmans LLP
Location: Toronto, ON
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