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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January 25, 2024 | International Edition

Former Justice Minister of Canada Joins Fasken

David Lametti, who was stripped of his cabinet post last summer, has stepped down as an elected member of Parliament and is joining Fasken in Montreal.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

January 23, 2024 | International Edition

Former Power Company Exec Returns to Gowling WLG

Paul Harricks was CLO at Hydro One and is returning to the firm where he previously led the energy group.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

January 22, 2024 | International Edition

'Strategic Issues Thinking': The New Bite-Sized Approach to Law Firm Strategy

At many firms, partners tend to lose steam before long-term strategic plans are realized. Addressing issues one at a time fits better with lawyers' action-oriented personalities, said one longtime legal consultant.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

January 12, 2024 | International Edition

New Global Chair Says Norton Rose Fulbright Staying the Course With Current Firm Leadership

Walied Soliman, the highly respected and sometimes outspoken chair of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada, took over the one-year assignment as the firm's global chair this week. In an interview, Soliman, who is also head of the firm's special situations team, talks about the firm's goals and expectations for the coming year.

By Gail J. Cohen

4 minute read

January 11, 2024 | International Edition

Canadian M&A Lawyer Takes Second Turn as Global Chair for Norton Rose Fulbright

Walied Soliman has chaired the Canadian team since 2017 and is also head of the firm's special situations team.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

January 11, 2024 | International Edition

McMillan Brings on 4-Person Commercial Leasing Team in Toronto From Minden Gross

Partner Christina Kobi will lead the full-service Canadian firm's commercial real estate practice.

By Gail J. Cohen

1 minute read

January 09, 2024 | International Edition

Dickinson Wright Scoops Up 10-Lawyer Toronto Team From Minden Gross

A full team of lawyers and support staff are slated to join the U.S.-based firm's expanding Canadian office.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

January 07, 2024 | International Edition

Midsized Toronto Firm Minden Gross Shutting Doors After 70 Years

The recent loss of senior lawyers, including its managing partner, indicated trouble at the firm despite statements of solvency and an excellent financial performance in 2023.

By Gail J. Cohen

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