Isabelle Gagnon is a corporate lawyer based in Montreal, dual-qualified in Civil Law and Common Law (B.C.L./LL.B.), with 14 years of experience advising businesses on cross-provincial expansion and regulatory compliance. She is a specialist in Canadian privacy laws (PIPEDA, Law 25) and intellectual property protection.
A graduate of McGill University, Isabelle has spent her career bridging the legal gap between Quebec and the rest of Canada. She provides critical guidance on navigating Quebec's Bill 96 language requirements for websites and operations, as well as federal versus provincial incorporation strategies. Her expertise extends to drafting airtight shareholder agreements and managing the legalities of expanding a workforce across provincial borders. Isabelle is particularly skilled in IP strategy, helping tech startups secure trademarks with CIPO and manage patent portfolios. In her articles, she breaks down dense legal jargon into actionable steps for entrepreneurs, focusing on risk mitigation and compliance audits. She is passionate about ensuring Canadian businesses are legally fortified against data breaches and contractual disputes. Isabelle brings a pragmatic, "prevention-over-cure" approach to corporate law.