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].

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June 16, 2023 | International Edition

Dentons Canada Brings on Experienced Banker as Partner in Toronto Office

Lisa Ford leaves the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to join the firm's national banking and finance group.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

June 14, 2023 | International Edition

In Canada, the Glory Days of Associate Signing and Retention Bonuses Are Over

As U.S. firms shed lawyers, Canadian firms are holding steady and being more strategic in their hiring, says a new salary report.

By Gail J. Cohen

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June 12, 2023 | International Edition

Canadian Supreme Court Justice Quits as Inquiry Into Harassment Allegations Set to Begin

Justice Russell Brown maintains his innocence but says the impact on his family and the court led to his decision to retire.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

June 07, 2023 | International Edition

Fasken Nabs Venture Tech and Emerging Growth Partner in Montreal From Dentons Canada

The move comes amid a flurry of activity in Canada's life sciences, private equity, and venture capital legal sector.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

June 06, 2023 | International Edition

Two Midsize Toronto Business Law Firms Combine in Latest Merger in Canada

The combination of Loopstra Nixon and Macdonald Sager creates a new entrant among the city's 100-plus lawyer law firms and is the latest in a string of mergers involving regional and midsized firms across the country over the last year.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

May 31, 2023 | International Edition

Dentons Building Real Estate Bench Strength With New Partner in Montreal

Marie-Andrée Thibault is one of a number of Dentons' hires across Canada and will lead the real estate group in the French-speaking city.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

May 30, 2023 | International Edition

Mintz Continues Toronto Growth With New Tax Partner

The U.S.-based firm's first Canadian office, which now has 16 lawyers, said it currently has a "substantial pool" of lawyers in its pipeline for Toronto and "remains on track" to reach 50 lawyers in its first 18 months, and 75 within three years.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read