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BCF Business Law, based in Montreal, has a particularly impressive technology and artificial intelligence group, that excels at managing regulatory risk related to AI, AI governance, IP strategy and contract-related issues. It has in-depth knowledge of the finance, manufacturing and insurance industries, advising companies of all sizes. With extensive in-house experience, practice co-head Paul Gagnon is well-placed to assist companies with commercial contracts, strategy and AI issues. He leads the team alongside Misha Benjamin, who has notable proficiency in advising on developing, selling and buying software.
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  • 'The BCF tech and AI practice stands out for its rare combination of legal expertise and real-world experience building and deploying AI technologies. Both leaders have held in-house roles at high-growth tech companies and bring deep, practical knowledge of how AI products are developed, commercialized, and regulated. This enables the team to deliver advice that is not only legally sound but operationally effective.'

  • 'What sets the individuals on this team apart is their ability to bridge deep legal knowledge with practical, product-focused insight. Misha Benjamin and Paul Gagnon bring a level of hands-on experience that is exceptionally rare among their peers. Both have served in-house during periods of rapid growth at AI companies, which means they understand the pressures clients face—from negotiating complex data and IP deals to building internal legal infrastructure that can scale. Their counsel is never abstract; it’s grounded in what works in practice.'

  • ‘This BCF Business Law practice is distinctly unique - they do not operate as just external counsel, but rather a team that is completely embedded in our business, helping shape our strategy and business model. The BCF team have years of in-the-weeds AI and technology specific experience. Unlike other firms, BCF are not simply commercial lawyers who do tech transactions, rather, they are technology-specific lawyers providing an outsized advantage to our business with their in-depth experience and insight from sitting at the forefront of the AI market.'

  • ‘Misha Benjamin and Paul Gagnon are the most strategic, hands-on partners you could work with. They are deeply committed and embedded in our business, providing exceptional legal advice and strategy, partnered with astute commercial awareness and subject matter expertise.'

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Paul Gagnon; Misha Benjamin