Vanessa Clusiau
About Vanessa Clusiau
Vanessa Clusiau is a lawyer based in Montréal, QC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2026. Vanessa Clusiau is recognized in the following practice area:
- Montréal, Quebec
- Tax Law
Current Firm: Stikeman Elliott LLP
Education: Universite de Sherbrooke, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Montréal, QC
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