Xin Gao
About Xin Gao
Xin Gao is a lawyer based in Montréal, QC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2022. Xin Gao is recognized in the following practice area:
- Montréal, Quebec
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Location: Montréal, QC
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