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].
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
November 15, 2022 | International Edition
Foreign Firms Making Waves in Canada's Mid-MarketOver the last 18 months, there's been a flurry of activity from firms outside the country, such as Cozen O'Connor, Clyde & Co and the DWF Group, looking to grow their presence in Canada.
By Gail J. Cohen
7 minute read
November 14, 2022 | International Edition
Baker McKenzie Adds New Customs and International Trade Law Partner in TorontoJulia Webster is a certified customs specialist who has appeared before many levels of courts and tribunals.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
November 09, 2022 | International Edition
DWF Merger With Canadian Law Firm a First in Canadian Legal MarketIn the merger involving publicly traded DWF, lawyers will still control the delivery of legal services in the new structure. But observers are paying close attention to how the deal will play out.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
November 04, 2022 | International Edition
More Than 125 Would-Be Lawyers Have Bar Exam Results Voided in Wake of Cheating ScandalThe law society in Canada's biggest province slaps penalties on licensing candidates after investigation into widespread leak of exam questions.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
November 03, 2022 | International Edition
Canada Signals Fast-Tracking of 'Onerous' Regulatory Regime for Energy and Mining ProjectsLawyers praise Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's comments indicating Canada will adopt a new strategy to spur investment and provide needed resources to like-minded allies around the globe.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
November 01, 2022 | International Edition
Dentons Canada Expands Corporate and M&A Team With Two Former Gowling WLG LawyersNurhan Aycan and Mehmet Kömürcü both have extensive international and cross-border experience.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
November 01, 2022 | International Edition
Former National First Nations Chief Joins Fasken as Special AdviserPerry Bellegarde, former leader of the largest advocacy organization for Indigenous Canadians, has extensive experience negotiating deals and bringing together Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada and abroad.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
October 31, 2022 | International Edition
First Detailed Study of Canadian Lawyers' Mental Health Shows Alarmingly High Rates of Depression and AnxietyYoung lawyers and those from marginalized communities suffer the most, according to a newly released report.
By Gail J. Cohen
7 minute read
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