A different kind of practice
Manifesto
Shake up the conventional, rethink the status quo, transform how business law is practiced—this is BCF.
With more than 180 professionals working in 22 strategic multidisciplinary teams, BCF is the reference for everything connected to business law. Add to this its privileged relationships with highly respected law firms in cities around the globe as well as its membership in Meritas, one of the largest networks of independent law firms in the world, and you have the picture: we’re a spirited team, renowned for our different approach.
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Continuing Legal Education Program
Discover BCF’s Continuing Legal Education Program
Specially designed for in-house counsel, our program is recognized by the Barreau du Québec and provides you with access to a range of training sessions covering different areas of business law.
Offered year-round in a dedicated training room, our sessions entitle you to 1.5 hours of CLE credit. We prefer small groups, in order to maximize interaction and to provide better access to our professionals, who will be pleased to personally respond to your questions.
Discover our full range of options. BCF: a different kind of learning experience.
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WE ALWAYS GIVE OUR BEST
With your interests firmly in mind, we aim for excellence at each step of a matter. By calling upon BCF, you can be assured that you will be working with professionals recognized for their achievements. Your needs are unique, and so is our response: our multidisciplinary teams will offer you a personalized approach as well as a wide range of services that recognize this reality.
Continuing Legal Education Program
Legal and practical considerations involved in the import and customs clearance of goods entering Canada
Seminar date: June 11, 2013
A growing portion of procurement and manufacturing operations is carried out abroad, a growth that implies more frequent customs transactions and concerns over compliance with Canadian law regarding customs clearance of goods.
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Heart to heart
BCF strives to play a leading role as a positive agent of change in Quebec and beyond. We will fulfil this role in two ways: through our dynamic involvement in the business community and through our philanthropy in the general community. Our professionals are leaders with influence that goes far beyond their jobs. Involved in politics, the community, sports, charities… BCF’s people are energetic, committed and generous.
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Continuing Legal Education Program
Intellectual property abroad: international strategy to protect patents and trade-marks
Seminar date: April 25, 2013 at Montreal
Seminar date: April 30, 2013 at Quebec city
The globalization of markets, an ambitious business plan, unexpected growth, growing demand, a defensive approach—many factors can lead a business to explore foreign markets.
- Whatever the reason, one question common to all must be asked, namely, “What happens to the intellectual property of my products and services, and more particularly, of patents and trade-marks?”
- “When do I have to attend to this?”
- “What must I protect?”
- “In which jurisdictions?”
- “What should I prioritize and why?”
- “What are the consequences of not doing it?
- “Can I have a global patent and trade-mark?”
Continuing Legal Education Program
Legal Aspects of the Virtual World—Whose Retweet Was That? Or, How to Unshare
Seminar date: April 23, 2013 at Quebec city
Seminar date: May 9, 2013 at Montreal
Our speaker will sensitize you to Internet-related legal issues, such as the proliferation of defamatory statements or violations of intellectual property rights arising from the advent of social media, hyperlinks, keyword purchase programs such as Google AdWords, and the new anti-spam/anti-malware law soon to enter into force.
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Estate Settlement
Seminar date: April 16, 2013 at Montreal
- How long does it take to settle an estate?
- Can the liquidator sell the property of the estate without the consent of the legatees?
- What happens when a liquidator neglects to prepare an inventory?
- Are taxes payable following a person's death? - When can the legacies be paid to the legatees? - Can a person disinherit his spouse and children?
- Who can obtain a copy of a will upon a person's death?
Assistant in Business Law
We are presently looking for an assistant in Business Law with a minimum of five (5) years experience. The candidate must be fully bilingual and have an extensive knowledge of Word.
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We are presently looking for an assistant in Litigation with a minimum of five (5) years experience. The candidate must be fully bilingual and have an extensive knowledge of Word.
MoreAssistant in Corporate Law
We are presently looking for an assistant in Corporate Law with a minimum of three (3) years experience. The candidate must be fully bilingual and have an extensive knowledge of Word.
MoreBCF Present at CEO Vision
The Quebec Technology Association held its annual CEO Vision event between February 20 and 23 at the Fairmount Tremblant.
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Financing through factoring
Seminar date: March 12, 2013 COMPLETE
Seminar date: March 19, 2013 COMPLETE
Factoring is a widespread financing transaction that is sometimes misunderstood.
MoreBCF's Fee Scale for Corporate Services
BCF offers many corporates services for entrepreneurs and businesses. Consult our fee scale or contact a member of our team.
MoreBCF Welcomes a New Partner and Opens a New Office in Sept-Îles
BCF announces the arrival of Mr. Marc Brouillette as a partner with the firm.
The arrival of this professional recognized for his highly specialized expertise enables BCF to expand the range of services that the firm provides to its clientele. “In addition, BCF can help Mr. Brouillette to better serve the Sept-Îles and North Shore region and to become a strategic player in the development plan for Quebec’s far north thanks to his expertise in business law,” stated Managing Partner Mario Charpentier.
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Continuing Legal Education Program
lLegal action against the government increasingly clear and predictable rules
Seminar date: February 28, 2013 at Quebec city
The construction sector requires frequent interaction with the public authorities, whether with provincial or federal government, municipalities, or cities. These interactions are likely to lead to disputes and, ultimately, to litigation.
MoreAnges Québec and the Anges Québec Capital Fund Invest $1M in Handyem and its Portable Cytometer
Handyem has developed a portable flow cytometer for life science researchers using a technology platform transferred from the Institut national d’optique (INO) in Quebec City.
MoreMGM’s Heyday, or How the Lion’s Roar Made the Canadian Trade-Marks Registrar Tremble
This article by BCF lawyers Marie-Josée Lapointe and Cécile Deforges was published in the October edition of Intellectual Property, published by Édition Yvons Blais.
MorePrésentation à la Chambre de commerce française au Canada
On January 25, BCF Trade-Mark Agent Johanne Auger gave a presentation on Trade-Marks to the members of the French Chamber of Commerce in Canada.
MoreTwo New Partners at BCF
BCF is pleased to announce the appointment of Benoit Léveillée, Linguistic Services Manager, and Pierre-Philippe Taché, lawyer, as partners. Both practice in the Montreal office.
MoreKeyvan Nassiry in The 2013 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
BCF lawyer Keyvan Nassiry is featured in the 2013 edition of Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada in the category of Asset-Based Lending.
MoreLegal Aspect of Web 2.0 : Domain Names to «retweet» Through Sharing Links
On January 23, 2013, Johanne Auger and Marie-Josée Lapointe gave this presentation at the Musée national des beaux-arts at Quebec City.
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ANALYSIS OF BILL 1: INTEGRITY IN PUBLIC CONTRACTS ACT, ADOPTED ON DECEMBER 7, 2012
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Seminar date: February 7, 2013
On November 1, 2012, in the National Assembly, the Quebec government tabled Bill 1 on integrity in public contracts. The bill aims to reinforce integrity in matters concerning public contracts and to implement a system to ensure that businesses wishing to enter into contracts with the Province of Quebec have the requisite integrity.
MoreBCF Hires its Articling Student Ryan Schwartz
BCF is pleased to announce that Ryan Schwartz has been hired to join our team as a lawyer. He joins the firm’s Labour and Employment Law team as well as its Entertainment Law team.
MoreA Success for the Bal du maire de Québec
The second installment of the Bal du maire de Québec raised a net total of $235,000 for the Fondation Québec Jeunes, which helps troubled teens reach their full potential.
MoreEstate Planning Seminar by the APFF
This seminar was held on January 31. BCF notary Julie Loranger and BCF lawyer Marie-Pier Baril delivered a presentation titled "L’enfer est dans les détails".
MoreBCF's Fee Scale for Securities Services
BCF offers corporate secretary services for venture issuers. Consult our fee scale or contact a member of our securities team for more information.
MoreFortress Paper acquires Domtar’s Lebel-sur-Quévillon Pulp Mill
Fortress Paper was represented by a BCF team comprised of Gilles Seguin, Pascale Dionne, Patrice Picard, Nancy Boyle, Véronique St-Amand, Odette Nadon and Johanne Bérubé.
MoreBCF Helps Set Up Canada’s First Microfinance Institution
Last week, Canada’s first microfinance institution, Fonds d’emprunt Québec, was created by a private bill adopted by the National Assembly.
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