Gail J. Cohen
Gail J. Cohen is the Toronto-based correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in Canada. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected].
January 12, 2024 | International Edition
New Global Chair Says Norton Rose Fulbright Staying the Course With Current Firm LeadershipWalied Soliman, the highly respected and sometimes outspoken chair of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada, took over the one-year assignment as the firm's global chair this week. In an interview, Soliman, who is also head of the firm's special situations team, talks about the firm's goals and expectations for the coming year.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
January 11, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian M&A Lawyer Takes Second Turn as Global Chair for Norton Rose FulbrightWalied Soliman has chaired the Canadian team since 2017 and is also head of the firm's special situations team.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
January 11, 2024 | International Edition
McMillan Brings on 4-Person Commercial Leasing Team in Toronto From Minden GrossPartner Christina Kobi will lead the full-service Canadian firm's commercial real estate practice.
By Gail J. Cohen
1 minute read
January 09, 2024 | International Edition
Dickinson Wright Scoops Up 10-Lawyer Toronto Team From Minden GrossA full team of lawyers and support staff are slated to join the U.S.-based firm's expanding Canadian office.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
January 07, 2024 | International Edition
Midsized Toronto Firm Minden Gross Shutting Doors After 70 YearsThe recent loss of senior lawyers, including its managing partner, indicated trouble at the firm despite statements of solvency and an excellent financial performance in 2023.
By Gail J. Cohen
6 minute read
January 05, 2024 | International Edition
New Year, New Leadership Across Canadian Legal IndustryCanadian firms and local offices of global firms have made a number of leadership announcements for 2024.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
January 02, 2024 | International Edition
International Entrant IPH is Shaking Up Canada's IP BarA third Canadian firm has joined the intellectual property group while some full-service national firms are amping up their IP teams.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
December 27, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Deal Lawyers Confident Transactions Will Pick Up in 2024While 2023 had fewer transactions than the past few years, they were more complex and required more lawyer hours to complete.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
December 14, 2023 | International Edition
Majority of Lawyers Experienced Incivility Over the Last Year: ReportA Toronto Lawyers Association survey shows almost 70% of respondents say they had experienced or witnessed uncivil behavior from another lawyer.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 07, 2023 | International Edition
More Than 80 Canadian Law Firms Urge Law School Deans to Take Firm Stance Against Antisemitism, Islamophobia, RacismThe letter states that educators have a responsibility to balance the free exchange of ideas with the respect, safety and security of its students.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
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