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, 2023 | International Edition
Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure to Buoy Canadian Law Firms in 2023Law firm leaders say there's a "strong appetite to deploy capital" but more coherent public policy is needed to encourage Canadian investment.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
January 11, 2023 | International Edition
3 Atlantic Canadian Law Firms Combine to Create a 'Rightsized' Midsize FirmClient needs and economic realities led to the merger of the trio of Halifax firms.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
January 05, 2023 | Law.com
How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Invest in Your Own Learning and Development,' Says Kate Broer of Dentons"Invest in your own learning and development. Be curious. Ask key questions about the business of the firm and, in particular, learn how the money works."
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
January 03, 2023 | International Edition
'Being Authentic': Good Mentors, Strong Supports, Broad Experiences Underpin Career of Lerners' New Firm ChairCynthia Kuehl takes the helm of the regional Canadian firm with an all-female leadership team.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
December 21, 2022 | International Edition
First Black Chief Justice Appointed to Canada's Busiest CourtOntario Chief Justice Michael Tulloch has been a judge since 2003 and was also the first Black Canadian to sit on any appellate court in the country.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
December 20, 2022 | International Edition
Spate of Year-End Canadian Partner Moves at Gowling WLG, Dentons, and Baker McKenzieCross-border and 'future-focused' practice areas are at the heart of the latest round of laterals.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 16, 2022 | International Edition
Report Shows Positive Outlook for Cross-Border M&A in 2023Technology, media and telecommunications will continue to be the most appealing sector for cross-border deals, followed by financial services and pharma, medical and biotech.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 16, 2022 | International Edition
Canada's Overhaul of Foreign Investment Rules Will Lead to Delays in Deal Closings, Lawyers SayLast year, the Canadian government reviewed more than 1,200 transactions that it deemed might pose security risks. The proposed changes mean even more will come under the microscope.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
December 13, 2022 | International Edition
Better Training and Axing Billable Hour in First Years of Practice Are Key to Lawyer Mental Health, Says ReportRecommendations from a groundbreaking Canadian study on mental health in the legal profession focus on the role of law schools, firms and regulators.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
December 09, 2022 | International Edition
Canada's Miller Thomson Acquires Vancouver Boutique, Bolstering Corporate and M&A Group and Continuing 'Growth Mode'The midsized Canadian national law firm has brought on Zargar Lawyers as it eyes Vancouver's burgeoning tech sector as well as its digital health and mobile software and design companies.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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