Sébastien Vilder
About Sébastien Vilder
Sébastien Vilder is a lawyer based in Montréal, QC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2013. Sébastien Vilder is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Montréal, Quebec
- Asset-Based Lending Practice
- Aviation Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Energy Law
- Equipment Finance Law
- Project Finance Law
Current Firm: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Location: Montréal, QC
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