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 30, 2023 | International Edition
Atlantic Canadian Firm McInnes Cooper Grows Again With Cape Breton-Area MergerManaging partner Kevin Kiley said the firm will continue its strategic growth plan with mergers and hiring new talent.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
May 17, 2023 | International Edition
Hot Tips for Summer (Associates)Law students and summer associates don't know what they don't know, so here are a few tips to help those stepping into a firm for the first time.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
May 15, 2023 | International Edition
Blakes Partner Elected Chair of International Legal Network Lex MundiKate McGilvray has been on the board of the global law organization since 2020.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
May 09, 2023 | International Edition
US Plaintiffs Class Action Firm Opens Toronto Office"Massive opportunities" prompted Berger Montague's foray into the Canadian market, the firm said.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
May 05, 2023 | International Edition
Cory Sherman Joins Cassels as Co-lead of Its Commercial Leasing TeamSherman makes the move to Big Law after 25 years in a boutique firm he co-founded. Cassels also added a partner in Calgary but lost one in Vancouver.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
May 05, 2023 | International Edition
Longtime Borden Ladner Partner With Big Bank Expertise Joins Gowling WLG in MontrealMathieu Lévesque was at Borden Ladner Gervais for nearly 20 years and was the regional leader of the firm's banking litigation group.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
May 02, 2023 | International Edition
Diversity Advocates Defeat 'Anti-Woke' Coalition in Bitter Election of Ontario Law Society LeadersFour years of chaos and a vitriolic campaign have left lawyers in Canada's biggest province looking for professionalism and inclusion from a new slate of governors.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
May 02, 2023 | International Edition
Canadian Law Firm Bennett Jones Plants Flag in Montreal MarketThe Western Canadian firm says it sees new opportunities as well as synergies for its lawyers and clients in Montreal.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
April 30, 2023 | International Edition
Canada Not Moving Fast Enough to Keep Up With AI Changes, Lawyers SayIt could take three years before the impact of any legislation takes full effect. Meanwhile, companies can do whatever they want with a technology that, in the words of one Big Law partner, "poses an existential threat."
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
April 24, 2023 | International Edition
Fasken Brings on Former Aimia CLO as Corporate-Commercial Partner in MontrealEric Blondeau has nearly 20 years of experience in the investment management industry.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
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