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Business immigration There are over 30 types of work permits in Canada, each with its own specifics, deadlines and requirements. Our business immigration lawyers begin by identifying the strategy that best meets your needs, evaluating risk based on your specific situation and acting within the framework of a reasonable budget.
Other immigration services are also available in relation to family reunification, citizenship, and permanent residence status. |
Sports law Patrice Brunet is a neutral arbitrator for the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) and the Court Arbitration for Sport. He is frequently appointed either by the tribunal or by parties in cases related to Olympic and pan-American sports.
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Patrice Brunet, lawyer
President and founder
Boasting three decades of experience, Patrice Brunet is the founder and managing director of patrice.brunet.avocats. High-profile companies and clients put their trust in this business immigration expert to obtain visas and work permits, to hire specialized workers abroad, or to handle citizenship and permanent residence applications.
In the mid-2000’s, Mr. Brunet was also elected as Chair of the Quebec Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AQAADI). He is the primary point of contact of all of the firm’s clients, who value his discretion, high-quality services, and his advice in building creative immigration strategies.
Patrice Brunet has also been practising sports law since 1995. He is a neutral arbitrator for the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) and for the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). In addition to defending many Canadian Olympic athletes in the past, Mr. Brunet served as Chair of the arbitration panel who adjudicated the doping case against cyclist Floyd Landis.
He coauthored the book Le droit du sport au Québec et au Canada, published by Éditions Yvon Blais in 2018.
Mr. Brunet is often invited by Canadian and American media outlets to comment current issues related to immigration and sports law. Winner of the prestigious Arista-Sunlife award, he has also been a guest speaker for the Barreau du Québec and for many organizations and education establishments.
Education:
ASC and C. Dir., McMaster University (2010)
Barreau du Québec (1992)
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Université de Montréal (1991)
Awards:
Arista-Sunlife Award for Young Professional of the Year—Junior Chamber of commerce of Montreal (1999)
patrice.brunet@patricebrunetavocats.com
In the mid-2000’s, Mr. Brunet was also elected as Chair of the Quebec Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AQAADI). He is the primary point of contact of all of the firm’s clients, who value his discretion, high-quality services, and his advice in building creative immigration strategies.
Patrice Brunet has also been practising sports law since 1995. He is a neutral arbitrator for the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SDRCC) and for the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). In addition to defending many Canadian Olympic athletes in the past, Mr. Brunet served as Chair of the arbitration panel who adjudicated the doping case against cyclist Floyd Landis.
He coauthored the book Le droit du sport au Québec et au Canada, published by Éditions Yvon Blais in 2018.
Mr. Brunet is often invited by Canadian and American media outlets to comment current issues related to immigration and sports law. Winner of the prestigious Arista-Sunlife award, he has also been a guest speaker for the Barreau du Québec and for many organizations and education establishments.
Education:
ASC and C. Dir., McMaster University (2010)
Barreau du Québec (1992)
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Université de Montréal (1991)
Awards:
Arista-Sunlife Award for Young Professional of the Year—Junior Chamber of commerce of Montreal (1999)
patrice.brunet@patricebrunetavocats.com
Vincent Dubuc-Cusick, lawyer
Vincent Dubuc-Cusick practises within our group as a business immigration lawyer. Known for his strong work ethic and eagerness to serve our clients, he develops creative strategies related to work permis, permanent residence applications, and family reunification procedures. Having previously practised business law, he uses his experience to serve companies and individuals, with the goal of helping our clients and their employees settle in Quebec or in other Canadian provinces. Vincent also practises American immigration law, with the assistance of our legal counsel Mr. Charles Leamy.
A law graduate from the Université de Montréal, Vincent became a member of the Barreau du Québec in 2018. He also offers pro bono services to several organizations, which includes corporate governance for the Groupe Copley World Triathlon, and also works for the Tente juridique, a mentoring organization for university students that is part of Justice Pro Bono Québec.
Perfectly fluent in English and French, Vincent Dubuc-Cusick practises law in both languages.
Education:
Barreau du Québec (2018)
Bachelor of Civil Law (LL.B.), Université de Montréal (2017)
vincent.dubuc-cusick@patricebrunetavocats.com
A law graduate from the Université de Montréal, Vincent became a member of the Barreau du Québec in 2018. He also offers pro bono services to several organizations, which includes corporate governance for the Groupe Copley World Triathlon, and also works for the Tente juridique, a mentoring organization for university students that is part of Justice Pro Bono Québec.
Perfectly fluent in English and French, Vincent Dubuc-Cusick practises law in both languages.
Education:
Barreau du Québec (2018)
Bachelor of Civil Law (LL.B.), Université de Montréal (2017)
vincent.dubuc-cusick@patricebrunetavocats.com
Simon De Andrade, lawyer
Simon De Andrade practices as a business immigration lawyer. Rigorous, available and driven by great intellectual curiosity, he offers creative solutions for work permits, permanent residence as well as many other Canadian immigration situations.
A graduate of the Université de Montréal, Simon has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2020. He also completed a bachelor's degree in international relations and international law, as well as a Juris Doctor in North American Common Law. In addition, always passionate about sport, he continues to work in the soccer world as a coach-educator for young people, while completing training in sports management at HEC.
With a perfect command of French and English, Simon De Andrade practices law in both languages.
Education:
Quebec Bar (2020)
Juris Doctor (J.D.), University of Montreal (2019)
Bachelor of Civil Law (LL.B.), University of Montreal (2019)
Bachelor's degree in international relations and international law, University of Quebec in Montreal (2016)
A graduate of the Université de Montréal, Simon has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2020. He also completed a bachelor's degree in international relations and international law, as well as a Juris Doctor in North American Common Law. In addition, always passionate about sport, he continues to work in the soccer world as a coach-educator for young people, while completing training in sports management at HEC.
With a perfect command of French and English, Simon De Andrade practices law in both languages.
Education:
Quebec Bar (2020)
Juris Doctor (J.D.), University of Montreal (2019)
Bachelor of Civil Law (LL.B.), University of Montreal (2019)
Bachelor's degree in international relations and international law, University of Quebec in Montreal (2016)
Charles Leamy, lawyer
Charles Leamy is the firm’s legal counsel who specializes in American immigration law. Within our firm, he offers support to clients seeking to work in the United States, including to obtain work permits, green cards and citizenship. Owing to his 25 years of career experience, he provides creative and targeted solutions to our clients, including those looking to dispute negative decisions taken by American immigration authorities.
An American citizen, Charles Leamy holds licences to practise law in the states of Colorado, New York, and Pennsylvania. In addition, he is regularly in contact with border management authorities to help ensure smooth crossings. Charles is also a frequent guest speaker for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Education:
Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.), Loyola University New Orleans (1992)
Bachelor of Political Science, American Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park (1989)
charles.leamy@patricebrunetavocats.com
An American citizen, Charles Leamy holds licences to practise law in the states of Colorado, New York, and Pennsylvania. In addition, he is regularly in contact with border management authorities to help ensure smooth crossings. Charles is also a frequent guest speaker for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
Education:
Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.), Loyola University New Orleans (1992)
Bachelor of Political Science, American Government and Politics, University of Maryland, College Park (1989)
charles.leamy@patricebrunetavocats.com
Marie-Josée Bédard, lawyer
As legal counsel, Marie-Josée Bédard brings over 25 years of business immigration experience to our firm. Her strength resides in her ability to aid in the development of complex strategies for our business clients with regard to work permits, visas, and permanent residence applications. Her unique expertise allows her to offer creative and efficient solutions.
Over the course of her career, Ms. Bédard has worked for large companies and specialized law firms. Among other positions, she was the Senior Legal Counsel for the Department of Immigration and International Mobility of a publicly traded company. She has also been a guest speaker for the Barreau du Québec’s continuing education program.
Perfectly bilingual, she offers her services in English and French.
Education:
Barreau du Québec (1994)
Bachelor of Civil Law (LL.L.), University of Ottawa (1993)
Bachelor of Political Science, International Relations, Concordia University (1989)
Over the course of her career, Ms. Bédard has worked for large companies and specialized law firms. Among other positions, she was the Senior Legal Counsel for the Department of Immigration and International Mobility of a publicly traded company. She has also been a guest speaker for the Barreau du Québec’s continuing education program.
Perfectly bilingual, she offers her services in English and French.
Education:
Barreau du Québec (1994)
Bachelor of Civil Law (LL.L.), University of Ottawa (1993)
Bachelor of Political Science, International Relations, Concordia University (1989)
Marie Brunet, law student
Marie Brunet acts as a support resource for our firm’s lawyers. Her responsibilities include researching various information to prepare client files and filling out the required forms. Her great attention to detail allows her to evaluate the needs of clients accurately in order to help lawyers develop solutions adapted to each one’s specific situation. She possesses excellent critical thinking skills and is valued for her ability to ensure the information in each file is cohesive and consistent.
Marie is pursuing law studies at the Université de Montréal to become a lawyer. In her spare time, she volunteers for sporting organizations such as Groupe Copley World Triathlon and B3 Montréal.
marie.brunet@patricebrunetavocats.com
Marie is pursuing law studies at the Université de Montréal to become a lawyer. In her spare time, she volunteers for sporting organizations such as Groupe Copley World Triathlon and B3 Montréal.
marie.brunet@patricebrunetavocats.com
Photo credits: Myriam Frénette
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1108, Laurier Avenue west
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