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 16, 2022 | International Edition
New Leadership at Gowling WLG's Toronto OfficeLongtime firm veteran Benjamin Na has been elected to a four-year term as Toronto office managing partner.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
May 12, 2022 | International Edition
Robust Regulation Makes Canada Attractive to Global Cryptocurrency MarketDigital assets, fintech, and more are providing new and exciting work for lawyers across many disciplines in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
May 09, 2022 | International Edition
Thinking of Joining a Company as Its First GC? Get 'Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable'Five senior lawyers at fast-growing Canadian technology companies talk about making the move to become their top, and usually only, counsel.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
May 09, 2022 | International Edition
Many International Arbitration Hearings Are Less Likely to Be in Person in a Post-COVID WorldClaudia Salomon, president of the International Court of Arbitration, discusses the challenges and changes caused by war and a two-year-long pandemic.
By Gail J. Cohen
6 minute read
May 02, 2022 | International Edition
New Toronto Partner 'Signals Continued Growth' for Ogletree Deakins in CanadaKathryn Bird joins the global labor and employment firm after almost 15 years at a Canadian boutique firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 28, 2022 | International Edition
Longtime Norton Rose Fulbright Canada Partner Is Retiring, Joining Arbitration-Focused ChambersAfter 35 years, Pierre Bienvenu says he's looking forward to pursuing a new chapter "unhampered by conflicts" of working in a large law firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
April 28, 2022 | International Edition
Norton Rose Canada Names New Managing Partner in MontrealLuc Morin is the team leader of the firm's Canadian bankruptcy and insolvency practice. The firm has also hired former diplomat Nadir Patel in Canada's capital as a strategic adviser.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 25, 2022 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Continues Canadian Growth Push With IP Litigator HireNoelle Engle-Hardy has worked on IP issues for many multi-national firms, including Nintendo, Anheuser-Busch and Radisson Hotels.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 19, 2022 | International Edition
McCarthy Tetrault Hires M&A Powerhouse From DaviesJennifer Longhurst has extensive experience in shareholder activism, M&A and corporate governance in Canada and internationally.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 18, 2022 | International Edition
Canada Contemplates Changes to Its Competition LawsThe finance minister mentioned changes in her recent budget announcement but details are still thin.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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