News of the Firm Feb 14, 2025

BCF is recognized in the 2025 edition of the Chambers Global directory

The 2025 edition of the Chambers Global Guide recognizes two of our areas of expertise and two of our lawyers on an international scale.

This honour reflects the skills of our team and our commitment to providing exceptional client service. 

Here are the professionals who have been individually recognized for their contributions to their practice area: 

Additionally, two of our practice groups have been recognized in Chambers Global:

About Chambers Global: 

The Chambers Global Directory is one of the most respected legal directories in the world and serves as a reliable source of information for the legal community. The rankings of the best lawyers and law firms are based on an in-depth market analysis in more than 200 regions, taking into account legal skills, quality of client service, team excellence, business acumen, diligence, and cost effectiveness. 

 

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