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].
June 21, 2023 | International Edition
Is Toronto the Next Hot Spot for US Firm Expansion?Canada's largest city has a lot to offer and firms like Mintz and Cozen O'Connor have already started the trend to move north of the border.
By Gail J. Cohen
6 minute read
June 20, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Government Sanctions Iranian Judges for Human Rights ViolationsSeven judges of Iran's Revolutionary Courts are part of Canada's 12th package of Iranian sanctions since October 2022.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
June 19, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Firm Segev Inks Cooperation Agreement with India's S&CoThe firms' announcement follows on the heels of the Bar Council of India's notice in March opening up the Indian legal market after more than two decades of restrictions.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 16, 2023 | International Edition
Dentons Canada Brings on Experienced Banker as Partner in Toronto OfficeLisa Ford leaves the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) to join the firm's national banking and finance group.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
June 14, 2023 | International Edition
In Canada, the Glory Days of Associate Signing and Retention Bonuses Are OverAs U.S. firms shed lawyers, Canadian firms are holding steady and being more strategic in their hiring, says a new salary report.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 12, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Supreme Court Justice Quits as Inquiry Into Harassment Allegations Set to BeginJustice Russell Brown maintains his innocence but says the impact on his family and the court led to his decision to retire.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
June 07, 2023 | International Edition
Fasken Nabs Venture Tech and Emerging Growth Partner in Montreal From Dentons CanadaThe move comes amid a flurry of activity in Canada's life sciences, private equity, and venture capital legal sector.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 06, 2023 | International Edition
Two Midsize Toronto Business Law Firms Combine in Latest Merger in CanadaThe combination of Loopstra Nixon and Macdonald Sager creates a new entrant among the city's 100-plus lawyer law firms and is the latest in a string of mergers involving regional and midsized firms across the country over the last year.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
May 31, 2023 | International Edition
Dentons Building Real Estate Bench Strength With New Partner in MontrealMarie-Andrée Thibault is one of a number of Dentons' hires across Canada and will lead the real estate group in the French-speaking city.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
May 30, 2023 | International Edition
Mintz Continues Toronto Growth With New Tax PartnerThe U.S.-based firm's first Canadian office, which now has 16 lawyers, said it currently has a "substantial pool" of lawyers in its pipeline for Toronto and "remains on track" to reach 50 lawyers in its first 18 months, and 75 within three years.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
More from ALM
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Match Group's Katie Dugan & Herrick's Carol Goodman 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Eric Wall, Executive VP, Syllo 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference East 2024: Virginia Griffith, Director of Business Development at OutsideGC 1 minute read