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].
May 09, 2023 | International Edition
US Plaintiffs Class Action Firm Opens Toronto Office"Massive opportunities" prompted Berger Montague's foray into the Canadian market, the firm said.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
May 05, 2023 | International Edition
Cory Sherman Joins Cassels as Co-lead of Its Commercial Leasing TeamSherman makes the move to Big Law after 25 years in a boutique firm he co-founded. Cassels also added a partner in Calgary but lost one in Vancouver.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
May 05, 2023 | International Edition
Longtime Borden Ladner Partner With Big Bank Expertise Joins Gowling WLG in MontrealMathieu Lévesque was at Borden Ladner Gervais for nearly 20 years and was the regional leader of the firm's banking litigation group.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
May 02, 2023 | International Edition
Diversity Advocates Defeat 'Anti-Woke' Coalition in Bitter Election of Ontario Law Society LeadersFour years of chaos and a vitriolic campaign have left lawyers in Canada's biggest province looking for professionalism and inclusion from a new slate of governors.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
May 02, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Law Firm Bennett Jones Plants Flag in Montreal MarketThe Western Canadian firm says it sees new opportunities as well as synergies for its lawyers and clients in Montreal.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
April 30, 2023 | International Edition
Canada Not Moving Fast Enough to Keep Up With AI Changes, Lawyers SayIt could take three years before the impact of any legislation takes full effect. Meanwhile, companies can do whatever they want with a technology that, in the words of one Big Law partner, "poses an existential threat."
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
April 24, 2023 | International Edition
Fasken Brings on Former Aimia CLO as Corporate-Commercial Partner in MontrealEric Blondeau has nearly 20 years of experience in the investment management industry.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 12, 2023 | International Edition
Mintz Levin Grabs 4 More Lawyers From Torys and Dentons for Its New Toronto OfficeThe Boston-founded firm's first non-U.S. office already has 13 lawyers bolstering its life sciences and private equity capabilities.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
April 11, 2023 | International Edition
Storied Litigator Guy Pratte Delves Into the Art of Persuasion in New PodcastPratte interviews former prime ministers, actors and lawyers from Canada and beyond on the communication style they use to influence others.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
April 06, 2023 | International Edition
4 Financial Services Partners in Canada Leave Borden Ladner Gervais for OslerThe team hire is the latest in the firm's push to expand in Calgary, Canada's energy hub.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
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