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].

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February 05, 2024 | International Edition

Global Antitrust Authorities Will Aggressively Target Labor, AI and Consumer Goods in 2024, Report Says

The study, by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, also shows competition enforcers are "back," and are carrying out more coordinated "dawn raids."

By Gail J. Cohen

5 minute read

February 02, 2024 | International Edition

Montreal Moves: KPMG Acquires 10-Lawyer Firm in Montreal, DLA Piper Hires Real Estate Litigation Partner

Sweibel Novek Rabbat brings tax, estates and trust services expertise to the Big Four's legal presence in Canada's French-speaking province.

By Gail J. Cohen

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January 29, 2024 | International Edition

Cozen O'Connor Brings On Its First Real Estate Lawyers in Canada

Three lawyers from Minden Gross, which is closing its doors, will join the Toronto office, reuniting with a group of their former corporate law colleagues.

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January 25, 2024 | International Edition

Former Justice Minister of Canada Joins Fasken

David Lametti, who was stripped of his cabinet post last summer, has stepped down as an elected member of Parliament and is joining Fasken in Montreal.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

January 23, 2024 | International Edition

Former Power Company Exec Returns to Gowling WLG

Paul Harricks was CLO at Hydro One and is returning to the firm where he previously led the energy group.

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3 minute read

January 22, 2024 | International Edition

'Strategic Issues Thinking': The New Bite-Sized Approach to Law Firm Strategy

At many firms, partners tend to lose steam before long-term strategic plans are realized. Addressing issues one at a time fits better with lawyers' action-oriented personalities, said one longtime legal consultant.

By Gail J. Cohen

3 minute read

January 12, 2024 | International Edition

New Global Chair Says Norton Rose Fulbright Staying the Course With Current Firm Leadership

Walied Soliman, the highly respected and sometimes outspoken chair of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada, took over the one-year assignment as the firm's global chair this week. In an interview, Soliman, who is also head of the firm's special situations team, talks about the firm's goals and expectations for the coming year.

By Gail J. Cohen

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