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].
October 04, 2022 | International Edition
KPMG Law Launches Canadian Charitable Sector Practice Group With Addition of Team in OttawaAdam Aptowitzer and lawyers from his boutique charities law firm are joining the global professional services firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 03, 2022 | International Edition
Post-COVID Rebrand Reflects Regional Canadian Firm's Commitment to Clients' Growth, Internal PrideIn the rebranding, the firm dropped the word "Lawyers" or "Avocats" from its name to reflect the inclusion of more professionals within the firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
September 29, 2022 | International Edition
Gowling WLG Brings on Former Meta In-House Counsel to Co-Lead Canadian Cyber and Privacy GroupGuilmain said it's a "hot moment" for privacy law in Canada and around the world as jurisdictions are updating their privacy legislation.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
September 27, 2022 | International Edition
Demand for Canadian Legal Talent Remains High: ReportFirms willing to hire and train recent grads and entry-level staff will surmount talent shortages, according to a survey released Tuesday.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 27, 2022 | International Edition
Canadian Arbitrators in Ontario Push Government to Adopt Single Commercial Arbitration LawThe proposal would create one act for domestic and international commercial disputes in Ontario, while labor, family and other issues would be left under the existing rule.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
September 22, 2022 | International Edition
Toronto Firm Blaney McMurtry Elects New Managing PartnerCommercial real estate lawyer Shawn Wolfson is slated to take over from Maria Scarfo, who led the firm for nine years.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
September 21, 2022 | International Edition
Dentons Canada Boosts Banking and Finance Group With 13 New Hires, Including 2 PartnersThe firm hopes to leverage the international platform of its Canadian bank and finance group for work originating outside of Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
September 20, 2022 | International Edition
Largest Law Firm in Western Canada to Merge With Vancouver Litigation BoutiqueMLT Aikins and Hakemi Ridgedale were both looking to build up their litigation businesses in the Pacific coast city.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
September 19, 2022 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Grows Vancouver Office With Addition of Veteran Tax LawyerKevin Zimka leaves a major Canadian firm after more than 22 years to join Cozen's western Canada location.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
September 19, 2022 | International Edition
Cozen O'Connor Grows Vancouver Office With Addition of Veteran Tax LawyerKevin Zimka leaves a major Canadian firm after more than 22 years to join Cozen's western Canada location.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
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