Department profile
BCF LLP

Life Sciences

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


BCF LLP

Rankings

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Life Sciences - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

BCF is a Montréal-based law firm that represents clients in the life sciences, pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. The team is particularly active in M&A and financing rounds. It also assists with commercial matters such as supply contracts, licence agreements and strategic partnerships.

Work Highlights

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  • BCF acted for CTI in its role as lead investor of a European-Canadian syndicate of life sciences investors in connection with the EUR7 million senior preferred share financing of Ability Pharma.

Strengths

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  • BCF is very reactive. It's a one-stop shop with experts in all the fields.

    Life Sciences respondentCanada
  • BCF is a breeze to work with! They have strong expertise and knowledge.

    Life Sciences respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Annie Gauthier
    Band 3Annie Gauthier

    Annie Gauthier

    Annie Gauthier is commended for her activity in commercial and corporate matters in the life sciences sector, including M&A and financing rounds, as well as licensing and supply agreements. She enjoys a broad client base in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

    • Annie is a very dedicated lawyer and does not leave any detail on the table. She is very detail-oriented and she has done a tremendous job for our company.

      Life Sciences respondentCanada
    • I find that Annie Gauthier's insights and experience are very valuable; she absolutely understands the business and regulatory considerations.

      Life Sciences respondentCanada
    • Annie has always provided the highest quality of legal services. She is knowledgeable about any issue that arises.

      Life Sciences respondentCanada
  • Band 3Gino Martel
    Band 3Gino Martel

    Gino Martel

    Gino Martel is experienced in all manner of corporate issues in the life sciences sector. He is adept at handling cross-border M&A, financings and licence agreements.

    • Gino Martel is very smart, with good advice and knowledge.

      Life Sciences respondentCanada
    • Gino is very knowledgeable and highly experienced. He is very responsive, explains things clearly and is a strategic thinker who understands our needs.

      Life Sciences respondentCanada

Ranked Individuals at BCF LLP (2)

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