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].
July 16, 2024 | International Edition
Former Dentons Partner Rejoins Firm After Stint at Hydro-QuébecAlexandre-Philippe Avard returns to firm in the litigation group at its Montreal office.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
July 15, 2024 | International Edition
McCarthy, Blakes, A&O Shearman and Davis Polk Advise on $3.4B Sale of Iconic Canadian Steel Business to US Steel ProducerUnder the deal, Stelco will keep its headquarters in Canada and will retain Canadian representation on its management team.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 07, 2024 | International Edition
Overhaul of Canada's Competition Regime a 'Revolution,' Not a Mere TuneupAn overhaul of Canada's competition laws has created uncertainty and unpredictability, and lawyers say it could chill business growth and investment.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 04, 2024 | International Edition
Blakes and McCarthys Advise on $1.35B Canadian Medical Testing Lab Sale to Quest DiagnosticsMajor pension plan OMERS to sell off LifeLabs, which it has owned since 2007.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
July 02, 2024 | International Edition
Growing Littler Toronto Office Gets 5-Lawyer BoostLatest hires at global labor and employment firm part of post-holiday burst of lawyer moves across Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
July 02, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian University Suing Individual Protesters for Damage Over Pro-Palestine EncampmentsA Baker McKenzie team has taken a unique tack in the university's efforts to deal with student activists taking over university property.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 23, 2024 | International Edition
Canadian Lawyers Eyeing 'Robust' Deal Scene for Rest of 2024Interest rate stability and a relatively weak currency are laying the foundation for an uptick in activity.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
June 18, 2024 | International Edition
Littler Brings In Third Toronto Partner in Two MonthsSpring lateral frenzy has slowed down a bit but Littler Mendelson, Gowling WLG, and Borden Ladner Gervais have all welcomed new lawyers in the last week.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 14, 2024 | International Edition
4 Firms Take Lead Role in CA$5 Billion Bank Tie-UpNational Bank of Canada is acquiring Canadian Western Bank in the second big bank deal in the country this year.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
June 11, 2024 | International Edition
Use of Arbitration to Resolve Commercial Disputes Growing in Canada, Report ShowsCourt backlogs, as well as an attractive environment and experienced practitioners, are behind the increased use of alternative dispute resolution in the country.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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