Canada and United States Business Immigration Lawyers

Founded in Montreal in 2016, Galileo Partners is a boutique law firm specializing exclusively in business immigration law. Since our founding, we have supported more than 1,000 active corporate clients in their international mobility projects, handling over 2,500 business immigration files per year across Canada, Quebec and the United States.

Our Approach

Total specialization. Complete file management.

We do not practice other areas of law. This exclusive focus on business immigration allows us to offer best-in-class expertise, responsiveness and an unmatched knowledge of programs and regulatory changes.

Our approach rests on three principles:

01. Our clients’ business needs come first Immigration is not an end in itself, it is a growth lever. We immerse ourselves in our clients’ business projects so that every immigration strategy serves their operational objectives in the short, medium and long term.

02. Predictability as a standard Our clients need certainty. We work with rigor to ensure every file is managed with clarity, transparency and within agreed timelines, lightening the burden on HR and legal teams.

03. Excellence at the heart of our service The quality of our service and the expertise of our lawyers are recognized by our clients and peers nationally and internationally.

Industries We Serve

Galileo Partners works primarily with employers in the following sectors, across Quebec and Canada:

Manufacturing Our highest-volume sector. We support Quebec and Canadian manufacturers in obtaining work permits, primarily through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) (both high-wage and low-wage streams) and the International Mobility Program (IMP).

Civil Engineering and Construction Work permits for engineers, technicians, project managers, directors, specialists, operators, mechanics and more.

Agri-food Immigration strategies for workers in food processing companies.

Technology International mobility of highly skilled and unique talent: intra-company transfers, Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) and independent professionals.

Other sectors Logistics, transportation, mining, retail, healthcare, entertainment, sports and hospitality: full-service business immigration for all sectors of the Canadian economy.

Our Reach: Across Quebec and Canada

While based in Montreal, Galileo Partners serves employers whose operations span the entire Quebec and Canadian territory.

In Quebec, our clients operate across all regions, including Beauce, the Quebec City region, Outaouais, the Laurentians, Montérégie and greater Montreal. Our knowledge of regional economic realities allows us to tailor strategies to each local market.

Outside Quebec, we serve employers in all Canadian provinces, with best-in-class expertise on the differences between federal programs and the Quebec-specific framework.

Recognized by the World’s Leading Legal Rankings

Best Law Firms Canada 2026 Tier 1 National and Tier 1 Montreal in Immigration Law. The highest distinction awarded to Canadian law firms in this field.

Best Lawyers Canada 2026 Multiple Galileo Partners lawyers listed in the 2026 edition, including Jean-Philippe Brunet, Nicolas Simard-Lafontaine and Audrey Anne Chouinard.

Chambers & Partners International recognition for excellence in business immigration in Canada.