Immigration
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 4
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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
Provided by Chambers
"BCF provides a very good service, and there is no doubt about the team's expertise. All our cases were settled without a hitch."
"BCF has a skilled and professional team that is able to handle the most complex immigration cases."
"In immigration, there are always some surprises and BCF were always able to bring their expertise, reassure our employees and provide effective solutions."
"We need advisers to be very solid, and the team at BCF provides that security."
"The BCF team always brings us all the options and takes the time to explain them so we can make the best decision."
"BCF provides a very good service, and there is no doubt about the team's expertise. All our cases were settled without a hitch."
"BCF has a skilled and professional team that is able to handle the most complex immigration cases."
"In immigration, there are always some surprises and BCF were always able to bring their expertise, reassure our employees and provide effective solutions."
"We need advisers to be very solid, and the team at BCF provides that security."
"The BCF team always brings us all the options and takes the time to explain them so we can make the best decision."
Notable Practitioners
Julie Lessardis 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 Lessard is a very knowledgeable immigration partner with a strong network."
Montréal-basedElsa Agostinhois 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.
"Elsa Agostinho is a reliable partner and an experienced professional."
"Elsa Agostinho delivers very precise and fast analysis of our immigration strategy and is always available."