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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March 16, 2021 | International Edition

Gowling WLG Partner Moving to Canadian National Railway

Cyrus Reporter, who is also former Trudeau chief of staff, has more than 25 years of high-ranking experience in Canada's public and private sectors.

By Gail J. Cohen

2 minute read

March 15, 2021 | International Edition

Six Firms Involved in CDN$26B Deal That Would Transform Canada's Telecom Market

A number of leading Canadian firms along with Wachtell are involved in the deal which still requires regulatory and government approval before closing in 2022.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

March 11, 2021 | International Edition

Number of Women GCs on Canadian Public Company Boards Rising

A report released by Canadian law firm Blake Cassels & Graydon found that 66% of the GCs on the boards of companies on the S&P/TSX Composite Index are women.

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

March 10, 2021 | International Edition

Not on My Ranch: U.S. Billionaire Wins Right to Keep Canadians Out

In a case of David v. Goliath, the sports and real estate mogul beat the little guys.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

March 03, 2021 | International Edition

5 Law Firms Make Canada's Most Diverse Companies List

Most of the firms have signed on to the BlackNorth Law Firm Pledge, which is aimed at ending anti-Black racism and creating opportunities for people in underrepresented groups.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read