François Painchaud

4.4 (7 reviews )

Montréal Quebec Canada

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Information Technology Law Intellectual Property Law +1 more

Recognized Since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

About François

Nikolas heads the Real Estate Litigation practice group at the Montréal office. He practises real estate, commercial and contract litigation, including expropriations. He regularly appears before the civil courts and administrative tribunals in Québec and he has pleaded before the Supreme Court of Canada.

Practice Areas

Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice

Information Technology Law

Intellectual Property Law

Technology Law

Reviews

4.4 / 5

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Amara Okonkwo

Jan 04, 2026

Exceptional Communication and Timely Responses Throughout My Case

I was deeply impressed by François Painchaud's communication skills during my biotechnology patent dispute. He consistently kept me informed with clear, regular updates and responded to my emails with...

Henrik Johansson

Jan 04, 2026

Unmatched Expertise in Technology Law Saved Our Company

François's deep knowledge of information technology law proved invaluable when our startup faced a critical software licensing dispute. He demonstrated an extraordinary understanding of both legal pre...

Yuki Nakamura

Jan 04, 2026

Secured a Multi-Million Dollar Settlement in Biotechnology Dispute

François Painchaud delivered outstanding results in my biotechnology partnership dissolution case. Through skillful negotiation and meticulous preparation, he secured a $4.2 million settlement that fa...

Fatima Al-Rashid

Jan 04, 2026

Compassionate Guidance During a Difficult Patent Infringement Case

What stood out most about François was his genuine compassion during my stressful patent infringement lawsuit. He took time to understand not just the legal aspects, but also the emotional toll the ca...

Diego Alvarez

Jan 04, 2026

Exemplary Professionalism in Complex Intellectual Property Litigation

François Painchaud's professionalism is truly remarkable. Throughout our technology licensing dispute, he maintained the highest standards of conduct while effectively advocating for our interests. Hi...