- News of the Firm
- Dec 12, 2025
BCF Once Again Recognized in the Legal 500 Canada 2026 Rankings
A distinction that reaffirms our excellence and depth of know-how
The 2026 edition of the prestigious Legal 500 Canada ranking once again highlights BCF’s strength, rigour and sector-specific know-how. This year, several of our practices stand out, reflecting the continued confidence of our clients and the broader Quebec and Canadian business community.
These distinctions underscore our ongoing commitment to supporting organizations with strategic, pragmatic legal solutions tailored to their operational realities.
2026 Rankings – Recognized Practice Areas
Legal 500 highlights BCF’s performance across nine key areas, demonstrating the breadth and depth of our capabilities:
- Artificial Intelligence – Tier 3
- Business Immigration – Tier 3
- Dispute Resolution: Quebec – Tier 3
- Life Sciences – Tier 4
- Banking & Finance – Tier 6
- Banking & Finance: Transactional Matters – Tier 6
- Environment – Tier 4
- Intellectual Property – Tier 5
- Intellectual Property Litigation – Tier 5
This recognition strengthens our role as a strategic partner for growing companies, institutional players and organizations innovating in Quebec and internationally.
Individual Rankings – Talents Recognized for Their Leadership
Legal 500 also highlights the talent and influence of two of our professionals, whose leadership and depth of knowledge directly contribute to BCF’s reputation for excellence.
Leading Partners
- Julie Lessard – Business Immigration
Widely regarded as one of Canada’s leading voices in global mobility, Julie supports organizations with a strategic approach focused on attracting, deploying and retaining international talent.
Next Generation Partners
- Jonathan Coulombe – Environment
A rising figure in environmental law, Jonathan stands out for his strong command of regulatory frameworks, his innovative approach and his ability to guide clients through complex and evolving contexts.
A Team Driven to Move Organizations Forward
These distinctions reflect a core belief shared across BCF:
seeing further, acting faster and helping our clients achieve their full potential.
They also speak to the impact and dedication of our teams, who embrace a deeply collaborative, cross-disciplinary, results-driven approach.
We warmly congratulate Julie Lessard and Jonathan Coulombe on these well-deserved recognitions, as well as all our teams whose work and contribution were celebrated this year.
About Legal 500
For more than 30 years, Legal 500 has analysed and assessed the strengths of law firms around the world. Its research program, updated annually, is based on:
- feedback from over 300,000 clients worldwide;
- law firm submissions;
- in-depth interviews with leading practitioners;
- extensive research conducted by analysts with unmatched knowledge of global legal markets.
Today, Legal 500 evaluates firms across more than 150 jurisdictions, making it one of the most respected benchmarks in the legal industry.
A distinction that reaffirms our excellence and depth of know-how
The 2026 edition of the prestigious Legal 500 Canada ranking once again highlights BCF’s strength, rigour and sector-specific know-how. This year, several of our practices stand out, reflecting the continued confidence of our clients and the broader Quebec and Canadian business community.
These distinctions underscore our ongoing commitment to supporting organizations with strategic, pragmatic legal solutions tailored to their operational realities.
2026 Rankings – Recognized Practice Areas
Legal 500 highlights BCF’s performance across nine key areas, demonstrating the breadth and depth of our capabilities:
- Artificial Intelligence – Tier 3
- Business Immigration – Tier 3
- Dispute Resolution: Quebec – Tier 3
- Life Sciences – Tier 4
- Banking & Finance – Tier 6
- Banking & Finance: Transactional Matters – Tier 6
- Environment – Tier 4
- Intellectual Property – Tier 5
- Intellectual Property Litigation – Tier 5
This recognition strengthens our role as a strategic partner for growing companies, institutional players and organizations innovating in Quebec and internationally.
Individual Rankings – Talents Recognized for Their Leadership
Legal 500 also highlights the talent and influence of two of our professionals, whose leadership and depth of knowledge directly contribute to BCF’s reputation for excellence.
Leading Partners
- Julie Lessard – Business Immigration
Widely regarded as one of Canada’s leading voices in global mobility, Julie supports organizations with a strategic approach focused on attracting, deploying and retaining international talent.
Next Generation Partners
- Jonathan Coulombe – Environment
A rising figure in environmental law, Jonathan stands out for his strong command of regulatory frameworks, his innovative approach and his ability to guide clients through complex and evolving contexts.
A Team Driven to Move Organizations Forward
These distinctions reflect a core belief shared across BCF:
seeing further, acting faster and helping our clients achieve their full potential.
They also speak to the impact and dedication of our teams, who embrace a deeply collaborative, cross-disciplinary, results-driven approach.
We warmly congratulate Julie Lessard and Jonathan Coulombe on these well-deserved recognitions, as well as all our teams whose work and contribution were celebrated this year.
About Legal 500
For more than 30 years, Legal 500 has analysed and assessed the strengths of law firms around the world. Its research program, updated annually, is based on:
- feedback from over 300,000 clients worldwide;
- law firm submissions;
- in-depth interviews with leading practitioners;
- extensive research conducted by analysts with unmatched knowledge of global legal markets.
Today, Legal 500 evaluates firms across more than 150 jurisdictions, making it one of the most respected benchmarks in the legal industry.