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 14, 2024 | International Edition
Bennett Jones Names New Office Leaders in Vancouver, Montreal, and TorontoAll three new managing partners will continue to practice while running their offices.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
May 07, 2024 | International Edition
Gowling WLG Snags Former Top Lawyer From Canada's Largest Alcohol RetailerJulie Lane spent more than two decades at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario and joins the firm's food and beverage group.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
April 28, 2024 | International Edition
In British Columbia, a Fight Is Raging Over Who Should Regulate LawyersLegal groups in the Canadian province call a new bill that would change the regulatory regime "seriously flawed," arguing that it will put lawyer independence at risk.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
April 23, 2024 | International Edition
Veteran Entertainment Lawyer Takes Over Reins as GC of Canadian Media Company WildBrainMark Trachuk, who has more than 35 years of experience, succeeds James Bishop in the role.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 18, 2024 | International Edition
Dentons Loses Corporate Practice Head in Montreal to Miller ThomsonSeon Kang has moved to the national Canadian firm after more than 20 years at the global giant.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 16, 2024 | International Edition
Littler Lures Toronto Partner From Ogletree Deakins as Part of Canadian ExpansionStephen Shore said the global labor and employment giant's commitment to growth is part of what attracted him to the firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
April 10, 2024 | International Edition
Former Dentons Canada Tax Partner Sentenced to 2 Years in PrisonÉtienne Gadbois, a now disbarred tax lawyer, also faces fines and two years of probation over fraud, criminal breach of trust and obstructing justice charges.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
April 08, 2024 | International Edition
Veteran IP Lawyer Tapped as Managing Director for IPH Limited Canadian Member FirmDario Pietrantonio has been with Quebec-based ROBIC for 30 years in various leadership roles.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 02, 2024 | International Edition
Veteran International Tax Partner Jumps to McCarthy Tétrault in Toronto and CalgaryDrew Morier has more than two decades of experience advising Canadian and international clients in complex transactions.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
April 01, 2024 | International Edition
Blakes, Allen & Overy, and Wachtell Steer Largest Bank Deal in Canadian HistoryAhead of the deal, in which royal Bank of Canada aquired HSBC's Canadian operations, the bank expanded the responsibilities of chief legal officer Maria Douvas, to also oversee enterprise strategy, procurement, corporate real estate, climate and the chief data office.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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