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].
December 16, 2022 | International Edition
Canada's Overhaul of Foreign Investment Rules Will Lead to Delays in Deal Closings, Lawyers SayLast year, the Canadian government reviewed more than 1,200 transactions that it deemed might pose security risks. The proposed changes mean even more will come under the microscope.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
December 13, 2022 | International Edition
Better Training and Axing Billable Hour in First Years of Practice Are Key to Lawyer Mental Health, Says ReportRecommendations from a groundbreaking Canadian study on mental health in the legal profession focus on the role of law schools, firms and regulators.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
December 09, 2022 | International Edition
Canada's Miller Thomson Acquires Vancouver Boutique, Bolstering Corporate and M&A Group and Continuing 'Growth Mode'The midsized Canadian national law firm has brought on Zargar Lawyers as it eyes Vancouver's burgeoning tech sector as well as its digital health and mobile software and design companies.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
December 06, 2022 | International Edition
BLG Adds New Partner to Its Banking Group in TorontoPeter Sullivan was previously with Cassels Brock for 11 years.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
December 05, 2022 | International Edition
Dentons Canada Brings On Venture Tech Partner in OttawaFirm says the addition of Megan Cornell boosts its group of talented women lawyers serving Canada's diverse tech scene.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
November 30, 2022 | International Edition
Blake Cassels & Graydon, Allen & Overy, Wachtell and Linklaters Advise on HSBC $10B Canada SaleThe entire Canadian arm of the bank has been acquired.
By Gail J. Cohen | Hannah Walker
3 minute read
November 29, 2022 | International Edition
E-Discovery Law Firm Suing Canadian Province Over Business Structure LimitsHeuristica Discovery Counsel lawyers claim Alberta rules violate their constitutional rights to work anywhere in the country.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
November 28, 2022 | International Edition
SNC-Lavalin Appoints New General Counsel and EVPMontreal-based Andrée-Claude Bérubé moves up into the leadership role from her current post as associate general counsel.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
November 21, 2022 | International Edition
Litigation Boutique Lenczner Slaght Names New Managing PartnerMonique Jilesen, who began her career at the Canadian firm, will be only the fourth managing partner to lead Lenczner Slaght in its 30-year history.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
November 21, 2022 | International Edition
Canada's Stikeman Elliott Names London Managing PartnerThe firm has had a London outpost for more than 50 years.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
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