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- Sep 24, 2026
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Chambers Canada 2027: BCF Recognized Among Canada’s Leading Law Firms in Eight Practice Areas
The 2027 edition of the Chambers Canada guide recognizes BCF in eight practice areas in Québec and across Canada. It also grants 21 individual rankings to 18 of our lawyers.
Being ranked in Chambers Canada, one of the legal industry’s leading directories, represents particularly significant recognition for the lawyers who distinguish themselves therein. These results highlight the quality of our teams’ work, their in-depth understanding of business realities and their commitment to advising our clients on their most critical matters.
Which BCF practice areas are recognized in Chambers Canada 2027?
The 2027 edition of Chambers Canada recognizes BCF in eight practice areas that are among the most important for businesses in the province of Québec and across Canada.
- Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded (Québec) – Band 1
- Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Québec) – Band 2
- Corporate/Commercial: The Elite (Québec) – Band 3
- Real Estate (Québec) – Band 3
- Private Equity: Buyouts (Canada) – Band 4
- Life Sciences (Canada) – Band 4
- Environment (Canada) – Band 5
- Intellectual Property (Canada) – Band 5
Which lawyers are recognized in Chambers Canada 2027?
The 2027 edition of Chambers Canada recognizes 18 BCF lawyers through 21 individual rankings, confirming their position among the most highly regarded professionals in their respective practice areas. These rankings cover, among other areas, sports law, corporate and commercial law, commercial litigation, real estate and construction, life sciences, private equity, privacy, and labour and employment law.
Band 1
- André Lepage – Sports Law (Canada) – Band 1
- Simon Pelletier – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Québec) – Band 1
- Sébastien Vézina – Sports Law (Canada) – Band 1
Band 2
- Frédéric Côté – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Québec) – Band 2
- Annie Gauthier – Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial (Canada) – Band 2
- Gino Martel – Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial (Canada) – Band 2
Band 4
- Aya Barbach – Privacy & Data Protection (Canada) – Band 4
- Alain Castonguay – Real Estate (Québec) – Band 4
- Nathalie Gagnon – Corporate/Commercial (Québec) – Band 4
- André Ryan – Litigation: General Commercial (Québec) – Band 4
- Audrey St-Pierre – Private Equity: Buyouts (Canada) – Band 4
Band 5
- André Ryan – Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) (Canada) – Band 5
- Geneviève Vigneault – Corporate/Commercial (Québec) – Band 5
- Sébastien Vézina – Energy & Natural Resources: Mining (Canada) – Band 5
Band 6
- Simon Pelletier – Construction (Canada) – Band 6
Up and Coming
- Frédéric Dorion – Corporate/Commercial (Québec)
- Eleonora Eusepi – Real Estate (Québec)
- Yannick Pomerleau – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Québec)
- Nicolas St-Sauveur – Privacy & Data Protection (Canada)
- Fannie Tremblay – Real Estate (Québec)
- Kevin Vincelette – Employment & Labour (Québec)
Recognition Driven by an Entire Team
Beyond the individual rankings, these results reflect the collective strength that sets BCF apart. Behind each of these rankings is also the work of dedicated teams: paralegals, legal assistants and administrative services professionals. Through their work, they all contribute to our clients’ success.
We congratulate all those recognized and thank everyone who supports them in their work each day. Their thoroughness, collaboration and commitment are central to the quality of the advice and support we provide to our clients.
What Are the Chambers Canada Rankings?
Chambers and Partners is an internationally recognized authority on legal rankings. Each year, the Chambers Canada guide evaluates law firms and lawyers who distinguish themselves in their respective fields. Its rankings are based, among other things, on an analysis of submitted matters, independent research and interviews conducted with clients and members of the legal market.
The 2027 edition of the Chambers Canada guide recognizes BCF in eight practice areas in Québec and across Canada. It also grants 21 individual rankings to 18 of our lawyers.
Being ranked in Chambers Canada, one of the legal industry’s leading directories, represents particularly significant recognition for the lawyers who distinguish themselves therein. These results highlight the quality of our teams’ work, their in-depth understanding of business realities and their commitment to advising our clients on their most critical matters.
Which BCF practice areas are recognized in Chambers Canada 2027?
The 2027 edition of Chambers Canada recognizes BCF in eight practice areas that are among the most important for businesses in the province of Québec and across Canada.
- Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded (Québec) – Band 1
- Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Québec) – Band 2
- Corporate/Commercial: The Elite (Québec) – Band 3
- Real Estate (Québec) – Band 3
- Private Equity: Buyouts (Canada) – Band 4
- Life Sciences (Canada) – Band 4
- Environment (Canada) – Band 5
- Intellectual Property (Canada) – Band 5
Which lawyers are recognized in Chambers Canada 2027?
The 2027 edition of Chambers Canada recognizes 18 BCF lawyers through 21 individual rankings, confirming their position among the most highly regarded professionals in their respective practice areas. These rankings cover, among other areas, sports law, corporate and commercial law, commercial litigation, real estate and construction, life sciences, private equity, privacy, and labour and employment law.
Band 1
- André Lepage – Sports Law (Canada) – Band 1
- Simon Pelletier – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Québec) – Band 1
- Sébastien Vézina – Sports Law (Canada) – Band 1
Band 2
- Frédéric Côté – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Québec) – Band 2
- Annie Gauthier – Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial (Canada) – Band 2
- Gino Martel – Life Sciences: Corporate/Commercial (Canada) – Band 2
Band 4
- Aya Barbach – Privacy & Data Protection (Canada) – Band 4
- Alain Castonguay – Real Estate (Québec) – Band 4
- Nathalie Gagnon – Corporate/Commercial (Québec) – Band 4
- André Ryan – Litigation: General Commercial (Québec) – Band 4
- Audrey St-Pierre – Private Equity: Buyouts (Canada) – Band 4
Band 5
- André Ryan – Dispute Resolution: Class Action (Defence) (Canada) – Band 5
- Geneviève Vigneault – Corporate/Commercial (Québec) – Band 5
- Sébastien Vézina – Energy & Natural Resources: Mining (Canada) – Band 5
Band 6
- Simon Pelletier – Construction (Canada) – Band 6
Up and Coming
- Frédéric Dorion – Corporate/Commercial (Québec)
- Eleonora Eusepi – Real Estate (Québec)
- Yannick Pomerleau – Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Québec)
- Nicolas St-Sauveur – Privacy & Data Protection (Canada)
- Fannie Tremblay – Real Estate (Québec)
- Kevin Vincelette – Employment & Labour (Québec)
Recognition Driven by an Entire Team
Beyond the individual rankings, these results reflect the collective strength that sets BCF apart. Behind each of these rankings is also the work of dedicated teams: paralegals, legal assistants and administrative services professionals. Through their work, they all contribute to our clients’ success.
We congratulate all those recognized and thank everyone who supports them in their work each day. Their thoroughness, collaboration and commitment are central to the quality of the advice and support we provide to our clients.
What Are the Chambers Canada Rankings?
Chambers and Partners is an internationally recognized authority on legal rankings. Each year, the Chambers Canada guide evaluates law firms and lawyers who distinguish themselves in their respective fields. Its rankings are based, among other things, on an analysis of submitted matters, independent research and interviews conducted with clients and members of the legal market.