Canadian firm Gowling Lafleur Henderson has moved to broaden its international reach after launching a new office in London.

The new office represents the second overseas base for the Ottawa-based intellectual property (IP) and IT giant and will primarily service clients in the energy, natural resources and infrastructure sectors.

Commercial lawyer Andrew Gray, who is English-qualified and joins Gowlings from top 20 UK outfit Clyde & Co, will head up the new office.