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François Baril is a partner in Gowlings' Ottawa office. His practice is focused on litigation with an emphasis on medical law including, professional liability, professional discipline and human rights issues.  Francois also practices in the area of competition law.

François has appeared before all levels of the Ontario Court of Justice, the Federal Court and a number of federal and provincial administrative tribunals. His trial experience includes several civil jury and non jury cases as well as criminal cases and arbitrations before the International Chamber of Commerce. In 2003 and 2004, François took leave from Gowlings and worked for a large U.S. firm in Washington D.C where he acted for international clients involved in trade litigation with the US.. He returned to Gowlings in the fall of 2004.

François was an instructor at the Law society of Upper Canada Bar Admission Course for several years. He is a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa where he teaches competition law and lectures on trial advocacy.

François practises in both official languages.