News of the Firm Nov 13, 2024

BCF Stands Out in Legal 500 Canada

The 2025 edition of the Legal 500 Canada directory once again underscores BCF’s excellence in class action defence and alternative dispute resolution.

This distinction is a testament to our exceptional team’s unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of excellence and quality, providing our clients with the utmost confidence.  

The categories in which BCF is recognized are: 

  • Business Immigration 
  • Environment 
  • Dispute Resolution (Québec) 
  • Intellectual Property 
  • Construction: “Firms to Watch” 

Additionally, two of our professionals are distinguished as “Leading Partners”: 

One of our professionals is also recognized in the “Leading Associate” category: 

Congratulations to Julie, Jean, and Jonathan for this remarkable distinction. 

 

About Legal 500 

For more than 30 years, Legal 500 has analyzed law firms’ performance around the world, with a comprehensive research program reviewed and updated annually to provide the most current view of the global legal market. The Legal 500 evaluates the strengths of law firms in over 150 jurisdictions. 

The rankings of Legal 500 are based on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide, submissions from law firms, interviews with leading private practice lawyers, and a team of researchers with unparalleled experience in the legal market. 

 

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