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 gcohen@alm.com.
August 03, 2021 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Adds Former Canadian Government Securities Litigator to Vancouver OfficeLaesha Smith is the firm's most recent hire in British Columbia as it continues to expand in the Canadian market.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
July 28, 2021 | International Edition
'The Challenge is the Rebuild': Air Canada's New CLO on Piloting His Team Out of the PandemicMarc Barbeau spent his whole career at one law firm but is keen to take on the post-pandemic challenges at Canada's largest airline.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
July 20, 2021 | International Edition
Large Percentage of In-House Counsel Experienced Increased Stress and Anxiety Levels in the Last Year: SurveyPandemic-related work stress levels were even higher in more junior team members, according to a Canadian Corporate Counsel Association/Mondaq survey.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 19, 2021 | International Edition
McCarthy Tétrault Brings in 2 Heavy-Hitting Tax PartnersWith tax issues becoming more complex, firms are hiring lawyers who offer extensive experience to help clients navigate Canada's tax landscape.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
July 16, 2021 | International Edition
Cassels Brock Hires 2 Partners From Rival Canadian FirmsPeter Snell joins the franchise team in Vancouver and Sandra Gogal in Toronto brings a wealth of Indigenous law experience.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
July 12, 2021 | International Edition
Canadian Firm Fasken Martineau Cracks Global Top 20 Mergermarket M&A RankingsThe two biggest Canadian deals this year so far—Canadian National Railway's takeover of Kansas City Southern Railway, and Rogers Communications acquisition of Shaw Communications—created work for a number of firms, pushing them up in the league table rankings.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 07, 2021 | International Edition
McCarthy Tétrault Hires Partner to Lead Firm's Latin America PracticeShawn Doyle will split his time between Canada and Latin America.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
July 07, 2021 | International Edition
Mini Merger Mania for Canadian Law FirmsAfter months of quiet on the merger front, three law firm hookups have been announced.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 29, 2021 | International Edition
Canadian Firm in New York Getting in on the Big Law Pay BumpsU.S. associates at Toronto-based Torys will be riding the wave of salary increases while those north of the border aren't seeing much movement.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
June 28, 2021 | International Edition
Lawyers Across Canada Surveyed for National Mental Health Study of Canada's Legal ProfessionEvery lawyer and trainee, as well as other legal professionals in the country, has been invited to take part in the extensive study.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read