Immigration - Canada
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
BCF boasts a strong team of practitioners based in Montréal. The team consistently demonstrates its ability to handle complex immigration matters on behalf of both multinational organisations and small businesses. Its members are relied upon to advise clients on a wide spectrum of issues, including work permit applications, policy compliance, international mobility and employee transfers. Its group represents corporations from a number of sectors, ranging from financial services to manufacturing and food and beverages.
Strengths
BCF possesses extensive knowledge in handling complex immigration cases and provides insightful advice on broader immigration matters, as well as a dedication to client needs.
The BCF lawyers really know their craft and provide strong customer service.
BCF combines strong legal knowledge with a practical understanding of our industry's operational challenges.
Notable practitioners
Julie Lessard is a Montréal-based lawyer who heads BCF's business immigration department. She particularly excels in advising major multinationals on immigration policy, international mobility and work permit applications.
Julie is an invaluable resource.
Julie is a good leader.
Julie Lessard is excellent.
Montréal-based Elsa Agostinho is noted for her ability to provide counsel on complex corporate immigration matters, such as obtaining visas and employment authorisations for foreign workers. Her clients stem from a range of sectors, including manufacturing, food and beverages, and technology.
She is an expert and is really exceptional.
Elsa is an excellent lawyer with great experience and expertise.
Elsa Agostinho goes above and beyond and is so knowledgeable.
