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 17, 2021 | International Edition
Seasoned Calgary Litigator Named Co-Chair at OslerThe appointment of Maureen Killoran gives a strong leadership role to the firm's Western Canadian business.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
December 16, 2021 | International Edition
Canadian Decision Offers Roadmap on M&A Obligations During a PandemicA Canadian court ruled that U.K.-based exhibitor Cineworld was unjustified in walking away from a deal with Cineplex, awarding Cineplex more than C$1.2 billion in damages.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
December 16, 2021 | International Edition
Gowling WLG Elects New CEO for CanadaThe newly elected CEO, a corporate and commercial lawyer, has spent his entire 23-year career at the firm.
By Gail J. Cohen
2 minute read
December 08, 2021 | International Edition
Withers Launches US-Canada Cross-Border Practice in CaliforniaThe new team is made up of lawyers who have all lived in and are licensed in both jurisdictions.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
November 30, 2021 | International Edition
Canadian Firm Shrinking NYC Footprint After 15 YearsOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt is pivoting to focus its U.S. presence on cross-border advisory work.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
November 19, 2021 | International Edition
'My Lord' and 'My Lady' No MoreThe chief justice of Canada's province of British Columbia has jettisoned the archaic forms of address for judges in his court.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
November 16, 2021 | The Recorder
Big Law Looks to Canada, Australia to Fill Out Corporate Ranks in the Bay AreaFirms like Kirkland and Cooley are offering sunshine, flexibility and big U.S. salary scales to lure young talent.
By Jessie Yount | Gail J. Cohen | Christopher Niesche
5 minute read
November 11, 2021 | International Edition
Borden Ladner Gervais Inks Novel Leasing Services Deal with Real Estate GiantThe law firm's managed legal services division will absorb part of Ivanhoé Cambridge's legal team.
By Gail J. Cohen
4 minute read
November 04, 2021 | International Edition
'We're Entering Into the COVID Normal Environment': Q&A With McCarthy Tetrault's Quebec Managing PartnerKarl Tabbakh discusses Canada's diversity, the lasting impacts of COVID and steering a busy practice in Canada's busy bilingual province.
By Gail J. Cohen
5 minute read
November 02, 2021 | International Edition
Dentons Canada Names New CEOTim Haney will take over the position in February from current CEO Beth Wilson.
By Gail J. Cohen
3 minute read
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