https://gowlingwlg.com/ecaapi/en-ae/rss/newsGowling WLG News RSS Feed965a22ba-699b-4c88-a73c-6199d60add12https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/2026-wipr-uk-patents-rankings-recognises-gowling-wlgGowling WLG has been recognised in the WIPR UK Patents Rankings 2026 for its contentious patent work. The rankings also highlight Alex Brodie and Huw Evans as Highly Recommended practitioners, with Alex Driver recognised as a Notable practitioner.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z4b375588-5b82-4162-a3c0-4e7bef020747https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-featured-in-juve-handbook-2026-27The 2026-27 JUVE Handbook recognises Gowling WLG Germany's strength in Corporate and M&A, highlighting its cross-border expertise and key practitioners.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z8593172c-10df-46c5-bce3-35940bd071a2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/jacques-shore-offers-insight-on-canada-us-trade-negotiations-on-ctv-news-and-cbc-newsAs Canada and the U.S. continue high-stakes trade negotiations ahead of the August 19 tariff deadline to address proposed 50% tariffs, Gowling WLG partner Jacques Shore joined CTV News and CBC News to discuss the key issues shaping the talks and what they mean for Canadian businesses.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Zf37b053f-0773-47dc-9bb4-ef1982acef32https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/wendy-wagner-discusses-trade-negotiations-on-cbc-newsSpeaking with CBC News, Wendy Wagner, head of Gowling WLG's International Trade & Customs Group, said that continued discussions on the technical details of a potential agreement are an encouraging sign, while acknowledging that the prospect of new tariffs remains very real as the deadline approaches.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Zac274f89-b359-4b9d-b6d1-a941470271b5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/adam-garetson-weighs-in-on-prediction-markets-insider-trading-in-the-globe-and-mailPrediction markets create new insider trading questions: Adam Garetson weighs in with The Globe and MailMon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Zaa095121-b982-453a-ae9b-6bc8e475d797https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/greg-peterson-reflects-on-football-and-legal-careers-ahead-of-hall-of-fame-inductionIn recent interviews with Canadian Lawyer and CBC Calgary, Gowling WLG partner Greg Peterson traced his remarkable journey from Grey Cup champion and CFL All-Star to respected corporate lawyer and community leader. Occurring ahead of his induction into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame in November, both interviews explore Greg's lasting impact on Canadian football and his successful transition to a distinguished legal career, while showcasing the leadership, teamwork, and perseverance that have defined both pursuits.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z1873d754-4ab0-4558-9492-81e69c206a43https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-in-four-dealmakers-awards-categoriesGowling WLG has been shortlisted in four categories at the 2026 Midlands Dealmakers Awards, including Corporate Law Firm of the Year, Corporate Lawyer of the Year for Ragi Singh, and International Deal of the Year and £50 million + Deal of the Year.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z7f87f452-e9fc-4053-b35f-b1725214b957https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/reem-zaia-discusses-canada-new-foreign-influence-registry-in-the-toronto-starCanada's new foreign influence registry creates compliance grey zones: Reem Zaia discusses the implications in the Toronto StarMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z6a270f7f-acf9-486d-82da-bbbeceee9682https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-in-lexpert-special-edition-energy-2026This year's Lexpert Special Edition for Energy 2026 recognizes 14 Gowling WLG lawyers for their leading work in the sector. The recognition reflects the strength of our multidisciplinary team and its role helping clients navigate an evolving energy landscape.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 Z97e047b4-2e67-40e7-804e-3450120d557ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-retains-top-tier-status-mip-ip-stars-2026-canadaThat combination of legal insight and business acumen continues to distinguish Gowling WLG’s Canadian IP practice, which features prominently across both the firm and individual rankings in Managing IP’s 2026 IP STARS.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Zf3afc6a6-a856-4910-9970-fcd2db741912https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/kathleen-ritchie-us-proposal-to-reduce-executive-pay-disclosures-in-the-globe-and-mailKathleen Ritchie, a partner in Gowling WLG’s Capital Markets & Public M&A Group, shared her perspective on the differences between the Canadian and U.S. regulatory regimes, noting that the current SEC rules on executive compensation disclosure are more prescriptive and extensive than the rules currently facing Canadian companies.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z7d1e906d-d529-44bc-9010-eecc3c37a990https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlgs-uae-ip-team-handed-toptier-status-in-ip-starsGowling WLG's UAE intellectual property team has secured top rankings in the 2026 IP Stars Middle East and Africa guide, with multiple Tier 1 recognitions and five lawyers individually recognised for their contributions to the IP sector.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z1eeef4c5-5a12-4f53-9ed2-736511d20ccchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/alana-scotchmer-shares-insights-on-canadas-fight-against-financial-crime-with-the-financial-postSpeaking recently with the Financial Post, Alana Scotchmer, a partner in Gowling WLG's Financial Services Regulation Group, discussed the opportunity to modernize Canada's anti-money laundering framework.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z6a6d8d20-92f4-4df8-8d7b-b46ae86fd3b3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/jason-kroft-discusses-canada-data-centre-investment-paths-in-it-brief-canadaSpeaking recently with IT Brief Canada, Jason Kroft, Head of Gowling WLG's Structured Finance and Securitization Group, discussed the regulatory, financing and policy considerations that will be critical to encouraging greater investment in Canadian data centre development. Jason emphasized that creating the right conditions for investment will require a coordinated approach across government, industry and capital providers.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z7dd1d0ff-6299-4068-a00d-2fc7144dc194https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/jacques-jm-shore-weighs-in-on-proposed-tariffs-against-canada-on-ctv-newsAs trade tensions between Canada and the United States continue to escalate, CTV News Channel recently spoke with Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M., partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office and former leader of the firm's National Government Affairs Group, about the implications of U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian imports.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z8608cd8b-501d-4e84-a4e0-a1542efc6e60https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-welcomes-guillaume-lavoie-ste-marie-as-new-litigation-partnerGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Guillaume Lavoie Ste-Marie as a partner in the firm’s IP Litigation & Strategy Group. Based in Montréal, Guillaume brings notable depth and technical sophistication to one of Canada’s most trusted intellectual property practices, with broad experience helping clients protect and defend their IP rights in areas where the law is still developing.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Ze422065d-5923-4e5e-9584-370161eff298https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-private-client-services-group-recognition-in-chambers-high-net-worth-2026Gowling WLG has earned continued placement in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, with Gowling WLG recognized as one of Canada’s leading private wealth law practices. The guide also named three Gowling WLG partners for their work in this area.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Zb8c2cad0-cd0b-496f-a0e6-b033b567b29bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/wendy-wagner-speaks-with-the-kyle-horner-show-about-the-legalities-of-proposed-us-tariffsSpeaking recently with The Kyle Horner Show, Wendy Wagner, head of Gowling WLG's International Trade & Customs Group, examined the legal basis for the proposed tariffs, their compatibility with the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA), and the challenges facing Canada as it considers its response.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z8f87a32d-15bb-4ed9-862f-85ec4d65df12https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/jacques-jm-shore-on-bnn-bloomberg-discussing-us-tariff-threat-putting-trade-relationship-to-the-testSpeaking recently with BNN Bloomberg, Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M., partner at Gowling WLG and former leader of the firm's National Government Affairs Group, discussed the potential economic impact of the proposed tariffs while emphasizing the importance of a measured approach to negotiations.Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Za7a935fb-0b36-4148-93e5-494b03d4e8fehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/wendy-wagner-in-the-national-post-explaining-the-legal-strategy-behind-trumps-section-338-tariffsSpeaking recently with the National Post, Wendy Wagner, head of Gowling WLG's International Trade Group, examined why the Trump administration turned to Section 338, how the measure differs from previous tariff mechanisms, and what it signals for Canada-U.S. trade relations.Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z6fb9f020-2e4d-4f77-8966-427a5d6ed05fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/jacques-jm-shore-on-ctv-news-on-the-trilateral-trade-negotiationsSpeaking recently with CTV News, Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M., partner and past leader of Gowling WLG's National Government Affairs Group, emphasized the importance of maintaining a unified North American approach. While acknowledging that each country has distinct priorities to negotiate, Jacques underscored that the strength of the region lies in the integrated economic relationship built over decades through trilateral cooperation.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z1faf4469-742d-49b1-9f9f-b6cb4c78d69fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/arielle-sie-mah-and-shefali-rajaputra-discuss-ai-in-the-workplace-with-canadian-hr-reporterSpeaking with Canadian HR Reporter, Arielle Sie-Mah and Shefali Rajaputra, lawyers in Gowling WLG's Employment, Labour & Equalities Group, shared practical guidance on the responsible use of AI in the workplace, emphasizing that employers must balance innovation with their obligations under employment, human rights and privacy laws.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z4e10f16f-5b55-43e5-85af-ace82144cba8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/real-estate-team-shortlisted-for-law-firm-of-the-year-at-the-estates-gazette-awards-2026Gowling WLG's Real Estate team has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year at the Estates Gazette Awards 2026.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Ze9e1b399-af9e-4426-b264-f599c095b739https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-ranked-among-top-5-firms-in-legal-500-client-nps-rankingsGowling WLG ranked fifth in the West Midlands in Legal 500’s latest client Net Promoter Score rankings, based on independent feedback from nearly 8,000 clients. The result reflects strong client advocacy, trust and service following the firm’s recent success.Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z040b48f2-cea8-4415-89cf-6976c5a372d4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/alexandra-brodie-and-shelagh-carnegie-recognised-in-mip-top-250-women-in-ip-for-fourth-year-runningFor the fourth consecutive year, Managing IP (MIP) has named Gowling WLG partners Alexandra Brodie and Shelagh Carnegie among the world’s leading women IP lawyers, recognition that reflects the depth, consistency and market impact of their work across complex IP disputes, strategy and brand protection.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z138b6775-0171-45a9-9dab-2586007b120fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-partner-marianne-schaffner-lands-prestigious-wiprFrance Partner and Co-Head of Intellectual Property Marianne Schaffner has been recognised in the WIPR Influential Women in IP 2026 rankings, which celebrate women whose expertise, leadership and achievements are shaping the future of intellectual property worldwide.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Zadc926dc-ffe7-4577-8768-81ee518c0998https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/adam-heckman-discusses-health-canada-streamlining-biosimilar-approvals-in-lexpertSpeaking recently with Lexpert, Adam Heckman, a partner in Gowling WLG's Intellectual Property Group, discussed the significance of Health Canada's revised approach and what it means for intellectual property strategies and biosimilar development in Canada.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z6f19040d-47dc-49f4-b1d2-98dc292cd426https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/new-report-highlights-the-role-of-transport-in-creating-healthier-more-connected-citiesLiveable by design: Building healthy, connected cities explores how integrating transport, housing and development through strong leadership and long-term planning can create more sustainable, inclusive and economically resilient communities.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Zccc83ee8-8929-49f5-a5a4-26e708dcdc9ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/lexpert-special-edition-health-sciences-2026-recognizes-58-gowling-wlg-lawyersIn an environment defined by rapid innovation, regulatory scrutiny, and growing operational complexity, Gowling WLG continues to demonstrate leadership through some of the most consequential mandates shaping the healthcare and life sciences sectors.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z8196de39-1aa0-4963-85a2-b608fc5a5ddbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-strengthens-ip-practice-in-the-middle-east-with-appointment-of-james-dunneGowling WLG has appointed James Dunne as Head of Brands in Dubai, strengthening its award-winning Middle East IP practice. His arrival enhances the firm's ability to help clients protect, commercialise and enforce valuable intellectual property rights across the region and beyond.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z354553cc-df82-486d-9396-14dfd9fddbe8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/wendy-wagner-discusses-cusma-and-canadas-trade-outlook-on-cbc-newsAs questions continue to surround the future of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA), Wendy Wagner, head of Gowling WLG's International Trade and Customs Group, recently spoke with CBC News about what the Trump administration's decision not to renew the agreement means for Canada and the broader North American trading relationship.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z0b5d3c11-2620-4ae0-9aee-77eab7786886https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-advises-imperial-oil-on-landmark-montreal-east-brownfield-redevelopment-transactionA multidisciplinary Gowling WLG team led by Olivier Therrien advised Imperial Oil on a landmark brownfield redevelopment transaction involving the sale of a 7.5-million-square-foot former industrial site in Montréal. Announced by Québec Premier Christine Fréchette on June 30, 2026, the transaction marks a significant step in the long-term rehabilitation and revitalization of one of Montréal’s most important industrial areas.Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z84f151bd-3729-42b3-960d-1334a0c55dc1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2026/gowling-wlg-marks-completion-of-inclusion-for-all-strategyGowling WLG has published its final Inclusion for All Review 2025/26, marking the conclusion of its five-year DE&I strategy and highlighting progress embedding inclusion into everyday working life, with a renewed focus on integrated inclusion, wellbeing and engagement going forward.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Z3e6b90a5-d72d-4e23-b6de-3ec2ff9d1a4dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-strengthens-real-estate-finance-practice-with-senior-hiresGowling WLG has strengthened its Real Estate Finance team with the hire of partner Imogen Benson and senior counsel Rich Hughes. Their arrival boosts the firm's real estate finance capabilities and reflects continued investment in its growing Corporate, Finance and Tax practice.Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 Za1ae8582-1015-4f0b-95ed-3343e1ceed68https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/james-plotkin-honoured-by-county-of-carleton-law-associationGowling WLG is pleased to congratulate Ottawa partner James Plotkin on receiving the County of Carleton Law Association's Regional Senior Justice Award, which recognizes lawyers in practice for 10 years or less who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and meaningful contributions to their communities.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z63581444-b437-40e6-8062-a27b4bf66959https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-cements-top-tier-status-in-ip-stars-western-europeGowling WLG's global IP team has been recognised in the 2026 IP Stars Western Europe rankings, with multiple UK and France rankings and individual accolades, reflecting continued client trust and strength across contentious and transactional intellectual property work.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zf807afab-b18d-4c4c-b376-0d1455dd6524https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-enhances-insurance-sector-offering-with-new-insurance-teamGowling WLG is pleased to welcome: Jill McCutcheon, Melissa Prado (partners), and Kelly Morris (counsel) to its Regulatory Services Practice Group.Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zf525bc8f-fc73-4a0f-9712-e250a63c49e7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/ahab-abdelaziz-weighs-in-on-canadas-nuclear-strategy-on-bnn-bloomberg-and-energi-mediaSpeaking recently with BNN Bloomberg and Energi Media, Ahab Abdel-Aziz, Global Director of Nuclear Energy at Gowling WLG, discussed the significance of Canada's newly released nuclear strategy for the country's nuclear industry, highlighting its potential to strengthen domestic deployment, expand supply-chain capacity, support workforce development and position Canada as a global leader in nuclear exports.Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zf3169b71-8988-48f0-85f3-832076568cb1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-announces-2026-lawyer-promotions-across-its-international-officesGowling WLG announces the promotion of lawyers across the business, effective 1 July 2026, recognising their commitment, technical excellence, collaborative approach and significant contributions to client service and the continued success of their teams.Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z82a75199-c85b-4203-9311-99b4862306cbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-strengthens-its-ele-practice-with-the-addition-of-lisa-cabel-and-kaley-doddsAs employers navigate rapid workplace transformation driven by evolving technologies, shifting workforce expectations, and increasing organizational complexity, Gowling WLG is further strengthening its Employment, Labour & Equalities Practice Group with the addition of partner Lisa Cabel and counsel Kaley Dodds in Toronto.Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z4f7ae346-88c1-4694-93df-6a51c963fcb8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-recognised-in-best-lawyers-2027-guides-for-france-and-germanyGowling WLG’s France and Germany offices secured 28 Best Lawyers® listings across 12 practice areas, recognising 18 lawyers, while a further 10 were named Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch – reflecting the strength and depth of the firm’s expertise across Europe.Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z18a8b6c3-25b4-4d2a-9fd7-0fa02511e25bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/paul-seaman-discusses-conflicting-indigenous-title-decisions-with-citynewsQuestions surrounding Indigenous title, private property rights and the role of the Supreme Court of Canada are once again in the spotlight following recent developments in British Columbia and New Brunswick. While the Supreme Court recently declined to hear a further appeal in a New Brunswick Indigenous title case, a separate case in British Columbia continues to generate significant discussion because of its potential implications for private property and Aboriginal title claims.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z6a219da9-f84b-4f39-9954-f6a8313cd837https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/michael-walsh-discusses-canadas-proposed-digital-watchdog-in-the-globe-and-mailA recent Globe and Mail opinion article examined the federal government's proposal to establish a new Digital Safety and Data Protection Commission of Canada, a regulator that would oversee both online safety and private-sector privacy matters.Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zddb290d7-1fc8-42bf-bb53-776a4ff982echttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/stephen-pike-discusses-supply-chain-obligations-in-the-globe-and-mailSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Stephen Pike, co-head of Gowling WLG's Canadian ESG Advisory Services Practice, discussed what the proposed legislation could mean for Canadian businesses.Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z2de6fd45-a422-4214-9fec-0ef30928f642https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-welcomes-fadi-amine-to-commercial-litigation-groupGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Fadi Amine as a partner in its Commercial Litigation Group. Based in Montréal, Fadi’s arrival further strengthens the firm’s sophisticated disputes platform amid growing complexity across commercial litigation and class action matters.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z8bb65691-bb40-45a9-87da-b9ac2d14c9cfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/wtr-global-leaders-2026-recognises-gowling-wlgs-trademark-strength-internationallyThis strength is reflected in World Trademark Review’s 2026 Global Leaders research, which has recognised 11 Gowling WLG professionals across four jurisdictions. China-based partner Elliot Papageorgiou also received additional recognition in the publication’s Individuals category.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z58ef3900-b239-4317-baed-e5680f984661https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/susan-abramovitch-named-to-billboard-canada-2026-power-players-listBillboard Canada has recognized Susan Abramovitch, partner and head of Gowling WLG’s Entertainment & Sports Law Group, for her role in helping the music industry navigate this transformation by naming her to its 2026 Power Players list.Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z932ec901-22e7-45d0-abda-b1c388ee11b8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/naim-antaki-discusses-canada-new-ai-strategy-on-bnn-bloombergSpeaking recently with BNN Bloomberg, Naïm Antaki, co-leader of Gowling WLG's Artificial Intelligence Group, noted that Canada's challenge is no longer developing AI technology, but ensuring businesses and workers have the confidence and knowledge needed to embrace it, moving from experimentation to adoption.Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zbd0f5d3e-f93b-4628-9183-21160a399774https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/liane-langstaff-examines-federal-provincial-implications-in-carbon-pulseCanada's industrial carbon pricing framework could be headed for significant changes following a new agreement between the federal government and Alberta, which would establish a revised carbon pricing trajectory for Alberta's Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program. The agreement has raised questions about how the federal government may update the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA) and whether other provinces could seek similar arrangements.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z994fc8ed-f935-4db3-8c0a-c62d5cd517f7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/lexpert-special-edition-technology-2026-distinguishes-48-gowling-wlg-lawyersDrawing on leading capabilities across intellectual property, privacy, cyber security and technology transactions, we work across sectors to help businesses protect innovation, manage risk, and lead at the forefront of technological change. That strength is reflected in the 2026 Lexpert Special Edition: Technology, which has recognized 48 Gowling WLG lawyers for their distinct contributions in this space.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z94797a99-a2a8-4756-bc2b-0178fb345025https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/jacques-shore-examines-canada-us-relations-on-cbc-the-currentSpeaking recently with guest host Mark Kelley on CBC/Radio-Canada's The Current, Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M., a partner at Gowling WLG and a leading adviser on international trade and government affairs, discussed the state of Canada-U.S. relations and the importance of maintaining a constructive dialogue as the review process unfolds.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z4ccd7789-d9b5-41a8-a1c9-71ac049397e5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/aarij-wasti-discusses-fifa-world-cup-2026-legal-rules-with-the-globe-and-ctvSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail and CTV News, Aarij Wasti, partner in Gowling WLG's Sports & Entertainment Group, provided practical guidance on FIFA's intellectual property and licensing requirements, helping businesses understand how to promote World Cup-related events while avoiding the unauthorized use of protected FIFA assets.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z0ca61236-322f-4ab2-b63f-f65a0132dda9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-strengthens-tmt-offering-in-the-middle-east-with-appointment-of-christine-khouryGowling WLG strengthens its Middle East TMT offering with the appointment of Partner Christine Khoury, supporting continued regional growth in key sectors.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Z54134e8d-f70b-4523-a1db-31010bdc3ec1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-launches-dedicated-real-estate-training-contractGowling WLG has launched a specialist sector focused training contract within its award-winning Real Estate Group, designed to attract and develop early talent with a strong interest and enthusiasm for real estate law.Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 Zbabdb5f5-7a13-4cb5-8bac-96f353c4d8echttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/iam-patent-1000-2026-recognises-gowling-wlg-patent-leadership-across-five-jurisdictionsThis reputation is once again reflected in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals, which has recognised 40 patent professionals across Canada, China, France, the UAE, and the UK. This year’s rankings have also highlighted Gowling WLG’s overall excellence in litigation, prosecution, and transactions across several region-specific categories.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 Z58d222f5-8e8e-4719-acaa-0e59bd51cfd5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-named-uae-intellectual-property-law-firm-of-the-yearGowling WLG's Intellectual Property team in the Middle East has been named 'UAE Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year' at the Chambers Middle East Awards 2026.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 Z28b75e06-3381-4eb2-bf41-d4d63b2927a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-advises-bell-canada-on-proposed-billion-data-centre-development-saskatchewanDrawing on our national infrastructure and construction capabilities, Gowling WLG is pleased to act as counsel to Bell Canada in connection with the development of its proposed 300 MW AI data centre in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, near Regina, Saskatchewan.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 Zd9bdb256-0019-471d-9eed-b43312390b09https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-welcomes-jennifer-bishopAs the sports industry enters a new era of growth, investment, commercialization, and global visibility, Gowling WLG is proud to welcome Jennifer Bishop as Head of Sports and a senior partner in the firm’s Corporate Commercial, Funds and Private M&A Group.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 Zffe919d9-21f7-4697-a3fd-0ad798f7073dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/tom-timmins-on-canadian-electric-grid-expansion-in-ctv-newsSpeaking recently with CTV News, Thomas Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG’s Energy Group, discussed the challenges and long-term implications associated with expanding Canada’s electricity grid infrastructure as provinces work to meet growing energy demands and transition toward cleaner sources of power.Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 Zbc67e88c-712d-428e-911c-9117d7a5bb0chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/energy-transition-partner-will-glover-named-in-financier-worldwideGowling WLG Corporate Energy Transition partner Will Glover has been named in Financier Worldwide’s ‘Power Players Energy Transactions 2026 – Distinguished Advisers’, which recognises leading lawyers advising on complex transactions across the global energy market.Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 Zdf7206c5-4c0c-4f54-a024-328586ca6b79https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/luc-deshaies-receives-pierre-fournier-award-from-montreal-bar-associationGowling WLG is proud to share that Luc Deshaies, Ad. E., Managing Partner of the firm’s Montréal office, has received the Pierre-Fournier Award from the Bar of Montréal.Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 Z5cb74915-8fef-4a23-a84b-31f8de3788c1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/chris-towle-sets-out-vision-for-gowling-wlg-as-he-takes-on-role-of-uk-llp-ceoChris Towle becomes CEO of Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, setting out a strategy focused on sector strength, international collaboration and sustainable growth. With investment in people and capabilities, the firm aims to build a modern, high performing business.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 Zaae93eb4-5df6-4224-8130-51ed8b1cf0e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-strengthens-real-estate-development-offering-with-appointment-of-sunita-chawlaSunita Chawla joins Gowling WLG as partner in the Commercial Development and Investment (CDI) team strengthening the firm's real estate capacityWed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 Z8bbb69c0-e994-4a0f-b010-4dd29f81d51fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/lexpert-special-edition-infrastructure-23-gowling-lawyers-recognizedLexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure 2026 recognizes 23 Gowling WLG lawyers for their leading work in the sector. The distinction underscores the strength and depth of our team and its role advising on significant, high-impact matters across the market.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 Z83fb14eb-0503-40f1-9368-f2af89a0ed76https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-further-strengthens-tax-capability-with-appointment-of-tom-rank-as-partnerGowling WLG has strengthened its UK tax practice with the return of corporate tax specialist Tom Rank as a partner, adding deep transactional expertise across M&A, private equity, public markets and complex cross‑border structuring to the Birmingham team.Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 Z80e3b844-5c15-4f14-8106-09f6e5f92971https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-promotes-five-to-partnership-in-2026-roundGowling WLG has promoted five lawyers to partner, effective 1 May 2026, recognising high‑performing talent across real estate, corporate and employment, and reinforcing the firm’s sector‑focused growth across the UK, Middle East and Europe.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Ze4601edf-4f28-46a4-a4e5-348c71c20ff2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-for-law-firm-of-the-year-at-insider-midlandsGowling WLG has been shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year at the Insider Midlands Residential Property Awards 2026, recognising the strength of its residential property practice supporting leading developers, investors and public sector bodies across the Midlands.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Ze007dd1f-60b4-4a81-9528-c7df59b69752https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/susan-abramovitch-discusses-the-business-of-sports-with-the-cipoWhat role does IP play in modern-day sports? Ahead of World Intellectual Property Day 2026, Susan Abramovitch, a Gowling WLG partner and leader of the firm’s Entertainment & Sports Law Group, shared her insights with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office as part of its Canadian IP Voices series.Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z0a29df7c-d56c-4cf8-88b0-ff69d2fa89fbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-lawyers-named-in-the-pro-bono-recognition-list-of-england-and-wales-202631 Gowling WLG lawyers have featured on the 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List (the Recognition List).Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z919cc415-17c2-4aa6-8f4a-cbf11a3830fahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-advises-atb-financial-on-cross-border-financingDrawing on a multidisciplinary team spanning offices across Canada and Germany, Gowling WLG is pleased to have advised ATB Financial in connection with the senior secured credit facilities provided to Organigram Holdings Inc., supporting its cross-border acquisition of Sanity Group GmbH.Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zbcf56a64-1b3c-42c2-ae8f-c57379e2d0ffhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-in-three-categories-at-the-lawyer-awards-2026Gowling WLG has been shortlisted in three categories at The Lawyer Awards 2026, which recognise excellence, innovation and impact across the UK legal sector.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zbc7e5519-40a4-4003-abc3-ac5b3b4c45eehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/lexpert-special-edition-finance-and-ma-21-gowling-lawyersYear after year, Gowling WLG is consistently recognized as a driving force in complex corporate transactions, backed by a deep and sophisticated bench, strong market judgment, and consistent execution on significant transactions across a broad range of sectors.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z01778ed0-9cdf-4bbc-bbe6-e0cdaa72be9bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/alison-gray-appointed-as-kings-counselGowling WLG is proud to announce that commercial litigation partner Alison Gray has been appointed as King's Counsel (KC) by the Government of Alberta, a distinguished honour recognizing exceptional contribution to the legal profession and community.Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Zfe894a0e-0abb-47ed-ad5c-fd7b554d5efahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/mip-americas-awards-2026-gowling-wlg-earns-top-ip-disputes-honoursGowling WLG affirmed its ongoing reputation as a leading IP disputes firm, earning top recognition at the 2026 Managing IP Americas Awards.Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Z78997722-7037-45ba-bfe9-2d9a66a6ed53https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-across-four-categories-at-the-lmg-life-sciences-emea-awards-2026We’ve been shortlisted in four categories at the LMG Life Sciences EMEA Awards 2026, recognising the strength and depth of our international life sciences practice. Read more about the shortlistings, including individual recognition for Patrick Duxbury and Huw Evans.Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 Ze208b268-dd31-4333-a9be-e30e25805045https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/andrew-lamb-discusses-alberta-ottawa-energy-mou-in-the-hubSpeaking recently with The Hub, Andrew Lamb, head of Gowling WLG’s Oil & Gas Group, shared his perspective on the evolving state of Canada’s major energy projects, the Major Projects Office and the status of the Alberta-Ottawa memorandum of understanding (MOU).Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z3f3b9964-819f-41b5-9004-4ef7b7cc8a4fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-for-european-pensions-law-firm-of-the-yearGowling WLG has been shortlisted for European Pensions Law Firm of the Year at the European Pensions Awards 2026.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z833e8d7f-3251-4db2-9134-97ca61f8da32https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-recognised-across-france-germany-and-the-uae-in-the-legal-500-emea-2026Gowling WLG has been recognised in The Legal 500 EMEA 2026 guide across France, Germany and the United Arab Emirates, reflecting the breadth of its international practice and cross‑border capability.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z6f90d5b3-9b11-40c8-89b4-b33ac310d070https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-for-pension-lawyers-of-the-year-at-the-uk-pensions-awards-2026Gowling WLG has been shortlisted for Pension Lawyers of the Year at the Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards 2026.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z4550735c-edf8-468f-afd2-1f26a80d1f0ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-for-three-categories-at-the-legal-500-uk-esg-awards-2026Gowling WLG has been named among this year's finalists in the Legal 500 UK ESG Awards 2026, shortlisted for 'Environmental/Sustainability: Best Initiative of the Year', 'Disability/Neurodiversity Champion of the Year' and 'Green Ambassador of the Year'.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Zf7d402d7-6409-49b2-988e-8de550c66095https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-in-four-categories-at-the-people-in-law-awards-2026Gowling WLG has been shortlisted in four categories at the People in Law Awards 2026, which recognise the very best people focused achievements across the legal sector.Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z739136af-5fdc-439a-861b-2326fd15bb62https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/canadian-legal-lexpert-directory-2026The 2026 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has recognized 238 Gowling WLG lawyers across 52 practice areas, with a combined total of 393 rankings. Among those lawyers, 22 earned their first ranking and 41 were newly ranked in an additional practice area.Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z179824ff-2f29-4dcc-9c13-5a5a902369c8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-uk-llp-announces-leadership-changesGowling WLG has appointed Felicity Lindsay and Kate Swaine as new UK LLP Practice Group Leaders, joining the board from May 2026 alongside incoming CEO Chris Towle, further strengthening leadership across key practice areas.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Zfa07c792-7ecc-4b3e-831e-e806cd3ad872https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/energy-transition-partner-gareth-baker-named-in-tamarindo-2026-legal-power-listGowling WLG Energy Transition Partner Gareth Baker has been named in Tamarindo's 2026 Legal Power List, which recognises leading lawyers whose work is driving progress across the global renewable energy and green transition sectors.Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z3738390a-fa8c-4a4a-8510-7487eba0a029https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-continues-to-strengthen-its-corporate-and-finance-capability-with-appointment-of-partnerGowling WLG strengthens its corporate, finance and tax capability with the appointment of Guy Stevenson as partner to lead financial services regulation in London, adding expertise across fintech, financial crime, AI regulation and UK authorisations for institutions and high‑growth businesses.Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z879b5853-ff8d-4dd4-b4ed-8cfb01149ee1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-advises-rbc-investor-services-canada-first-tokenized-bond-issuance-project-samaraGowling WLG is pleased to announce that it advised RBC Investor Services in connection with Project Samara, a groundbreaking collaboration between the Bank of Canada, Export Development Canada (EDC), RBC and TD to evaluate how tokenization and distributed ledger technology (DLT) can enhance bond issuance and settlement in Canada.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z52fd6cd8-39b4-486f-b821-54af4928511ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/wendy-wagner-inducted-into-the-american-college-of-trial-lawyersWe are pleased to share that Wendy J. Wagner has been appointed as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the most prestigious professional honours in the legal profession.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z7cd36196-cbc2-46e0-ac88-09e35e9c00bdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/jacques-shore-discusses-canada-india-trade-reset-on-ctv-newsSpeaking recently with CTV News, Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M. discussed the significance of Prime Minister Carney’s recent trade mission to India and what it could mean for Canada’s broader trade diversification strategy. As Canada faces ongoing trade pressures from the United States, the four-day visit signals a renewed effort to strengthen economic ties with one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies.Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Z50bf7576-b938-4ab6-aceb-d7a480924d23https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-welcomes-gina-bicknell-as-life-sciences-partnerGowling WLG is pleased to announce the appointment of Gina Bicknell as a partner in the firm’s Life Sciences practice, joining the London office.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Zd6a430ac-58b7-4868-b284-0f80c264fe86https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-publishes-2025-sustainability-report-sharing-progress-and-commitmentsWe’ve launched our 2025 Sustainability Report, celebrating the progress we’ve made across ESG programmes, our net‑zero journey, award‑winning inclusion work and the growing impact of our community efforts.Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 Zd6d6c2b2-5e8d-4c30-bf26-187a1edcdcc8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/deron-waldock-discusses-police-retirement-protections-in-benefits-and-pensions-monitorIn a recent article, Benefits and Pensions Monitor examined whether Canadian law allows employers to withhold or revoke pension benefits amid allegations of misconduct, following a high-profile corruption investigation involving police officers. The piece explores the legal framework governing defined benefit pension plans and the extent to which retirement savings are protected — even in cases that draw significant public scrutiny.Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zb3531ca4-6879-4ed4-8979-d5dfba89a115https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-for-pro-bono-and-workplace-sustainability-in-the-better-society-awards-2026Gowling WLG has been shortlisted for the 2026 Better Society Awards in the Pro Bono Company of the Year and Workplace Sustainability Award categories, recognising our commitment to community impact and environmental responsibility. Find out more about the work being nominated.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Z1b6638df-d249-44f2-9574-13ccb05634fehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/derek-young-discusses-incentives-for-global-automakers-on-bnnSpeaking recently with BNN, Derek Young, partner at Gowling WLG, shared his insights on the federal government’s evolving strategy to attract electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing investment in Canada. With policy discussions now moving beyond simple quotas and emissions targets, the focus is shifting toward incentives that tie import access to tangible investment in Canadian production and infrastructure.Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zca2e2ab7-0d3c-4dd7-a189-bf803c9ac745https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/thomson-reuters-stand-out-lawyers-2026-listSpanning four countries, 49 Gowling WLG lawyers have been named to the Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers 2026 list for their exceptional contributions to the legal profession.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Z310d84a7-e51a-42c2-a337-19833187aa9chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-recognised-in-the-legal-500-germany-2026-guideGowling WLG has been recognised in The Legal 500 Germany 2026, highlighting the growth of its German practice. The firm is ranked for Corporate and named a Firm to Watch in Equity Capital Markets and Credit Law, reflecting broad sector expertise.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Z864b1863-a6c7-4193-a29d-17a56425a650https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/chambers-global-2026The 2026 edition of Chambers Global has recognised Gowling WLG among the top international law firms in 14 practice areas, with 48 lawyers ranked across multiple jurisdictions.Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Z3af26e1a-4da6-4fba-9a6f-b9ff76908cfdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-appointed-to-nuclear-decommissioning-authority-legal-panelWe have been reappointed to Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Legal Services Panel 2025 (RM6179), securing our place on the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority’s 2025 refreshed legal panel until March 2027. This highlights our nuclear sector expertise and builds on our longstanding relationship with CCS.Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Za56bdfd4-9e9a-4f5a-aa75-30035e90592chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/wtr-1000-2026-rankings-cement-gowling-wlg-global-statusIndustry analysts from World Trademark Review (WTR) have again recognised Gowling WLG as a top-performing global trademark firms in its 2026 edition of the WTR 1000 rankings.Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Z4fd0ea5a-8cde-4b42-b7ff-2340d1062747https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-wins-people-and-planet-category-at-the-london-bridge-a-great-place-to-work-awards-2026Gowling WLG won the 2026 London Bridge People and Planet award for its Serenity Garden, a biodiverse wellbeing space supporting ESG goals, environmental stewardship and collaboration across teams, reflecting the firm’s commitment to sustainable, nature‑positive workplaces.Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Z20616156-add0-4b5e-958a-1c015bee3eachttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/suzanne-sabourin-and-michael-walsh-on-government-relations-in-the-hill-timesIn a recent op-ed published by The Hill Times, Suzanne Sabourin and Michael Walsh, examine the federal Commissioner of Lobbying’s decision to significantly lower the registration threshold under Canada’s Lobbying Act; a change they characterize as a fundamental shift in the government relations landscape.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 Zac25d6ad-729b-47d0-a9de-41d04ff372dehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-welcomes-philip-milley-to-tax-groupGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Philip Milley to its Tax Practice Group as partner.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Z59c5cc32-548e-4cc9-afd0-14c9da43cff8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-welcomes-pascal-de-guiseGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Pascal de Guise as a partner in its Montréal office, strengthening the firm’s corporate finance, capital markets, M&A, and funds practices.Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Zec83d41c-9c4c-4bee-b112-52328f5680e1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/derek-young-discusses-canada-china-ev-trade-arrangement-on-bnn-bloombergSpeaking recently with BNN Bloomberg’s Morning Markets, Derek Young, partner at Gowling WLG, weighed in on the newly announced Canada–China electric vehicle (EV) trade arrangement.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Z34e62237-7aa2-4760-93a9-30c924496318https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-to-roll-out-harvey-across-its-uk-llpGowling WLG is rolling out Harvey’s legal AI platform across its UK, Europe and Middle East offices after successful pilots, marking a major step in enhancing client service through AI‑driven innovation, improved workflows and firm‑wide investment in advanced technology.Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Ze3d35132-d1d6-44d8-9187-f531514e8622https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/lexpert-2026-leading-500-cross-border-lawyersSeven Gowling WLG lawyers have been recognized for their specialized expertise in both domestic and cross-border matters in the 2026 edition of Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Z85494012-efc1-4091-bb99-5ffc10c7d0f5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-welcomes-dr-annette-rickert-to-strengthen-international-tax-practiceWe welcome Dr. Annette Rickert as a tax partner in Frankfurt, further strengthening our international tax practice.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Z4ea5972c-9a98-43dd-9207-9cef4d6d91adhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2026/in-conversation-on-bnn-sector-trends-defining-2026A great way to close out 2025—several of our partners joined BNN for a year-end wrap-up series, sharing insights across seven key sectors on the trends and developments shaping the market and driving industry forward.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Z00f7a123-668b-4a75-8ee3-bc8bca3f4a8chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2026/gowling-wlg-canada-welcomes-11-new-partnersGowling WLG (Canada) LLP is pleased to welcome 11 legal professionals to its partnership, effective January 1, 2026.Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 Zd3c157e9-27a2-4f54-a1b0-28f8232d6823https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/kevin-sartorio-discusses-intellectual-property-protection-in-canada-in-lexpertSpeaking recently with Lexpert, Gowling WLG partner Kevin Sartorio discussed how intellectual property (IP) is protected in Canada, outlining the legal framework that enables rights-holders to enforce their IP rights.Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Zc2efbee4-8c39-4f04-b561-8308714b321ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/michael-crichton-authors-canadian-chapter-of-global-patent-litigation-comparative-guideIntellectual property partner Michael Crichton has authored Mondaq’s Canadian chapter of the newly released Patent Litigation Comparative Guide.Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z11e16965-60d7-4602-be8f-23645a87ad87https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-partner-stuart-young-elected-president-of-world-law-groupPartner Stuart Young has been elected President of the World Law Group (WLG) during the recent WLG Summit Seattle ’25.Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z2eb49275-d2bb-45a0-aa6f-aeb863e51907https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/remembering-our-colleague-and-friend-peter-milneGowling WLG is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our friend and colleague Peter Milne on Thursday, December 4. He was surrounded by family.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z66da82c0-ffe5-4e80-92c5-8358a6758ba9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/alana-scotchmer-shares-perspective-on-banking-sector-in-the-financial-postAs part of coverage on Equitable Bank’s $800-million acquisition of PC Financial from Loblaw, the Financial Post explored what this major deal means for competition in Canada’s banking landscape. Speaking with reporter Barbara Shecter, Alana Scotchmer, a partner in Gowling WLG’s Financial Services Regulation Group, discussed how the transaction fits into the federal government’s broader policy direction to promote competition among financial institutions.Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z5ad30c25-50b0-4680-8621-2096130443bdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/chambers-fintech-2026Gowling WLG has been named one of Canada's "leading law firms" in Chambers FinTech, marking the firm’s eighth consecutive year of recognition. This continued acknowledgement underscores the firm's continued excellence in the FinTech sector.Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z4cdab148-7678-4b78-89c4-973b7817d68dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2025/partner-paul-barker-appointed-as-vice-chair-for-the-property-litigation-associationPaul Barker appointed Vice Chair of the Property Litigation Association, working to champion regional development and advance the Association's strategic priorities.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z60fcab5c-4b81-4a63-91ee-0e4b7f29c481https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/frank-sur-comments-in-globe-and-mail-on-supreme-court-ruling-raising-disclosure-stakesSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Frank Sur, Head of Gowling WLG’s Corporate Practice Group, cautioned that the Supreme Court of Canada decision in Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich significantly raises the bar for public-company disclosure.Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Z4b5f65d9-09d1-4be6-852b-62688aea788chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/legal-500-canada-2026Gowling WLG has been recognized once again as one of Canada's leading law firms by Legal 500.Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 Zd90e9ec0-4c3c-4685-ac73-4c1a85d32ff6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/british-legal-awards-2025Gowling WLG’s Natural Capital team has won ‘Natural Resources & Environment Team of the Year’ at the British Legal Awards 2025 for pioneering work on biodiversity protection and conservation covenants.Thu, 27 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Z118f9e3e-3241-4df2-96f6-4ce1e9634c07https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-pensions-team-nominated-for-pensions-age-pensions-law-firm-of-the-year-award-2026Our Pensions team has been shortlisted for the Pensions Age Pensions Law Firm of the Year Award 2026. This recognition reflects our expertise, dedication and impact in the UK pensions sector. Winners will be announced on 3 March in London.Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Zd736ae2d-3791-4268-9dbd-3b5d49183bb7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/lexpert-special-edition-litigation-2025The Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2025 has recognized 15 Gowling WLG lawyers as leaders in litigation.Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Ze6f2b3a1-f51a-4b0e-92d9-5cb113251971https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-and-suzanne-sabourin-write-in-the-hill-timesIn a recent opinion piece published in The Hill Times, Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M. and Suzanne Sabourin of Gowling WLG explore how the rules regarding hospitality in the federal Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct have unintended consequences for public-policy dialogue.Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Za0451d9f-321a-47c9-85f8-843572203a9bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-recognised-in-the-times-best-law-firms-2026Gowling WLG has been recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2026 for Commercial Dispute Resolution, Commercial Property, Construction and Planning. This marks its eighth consecutive inclusion, based on a peer-led survey by The Times and Statista highlighting the UK’s leading firms.Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Z31e0dcef-3942-4b95-a737-cc03eaf64daehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/thomas-timmins-speaks-to-bnn-bloombergSpeaking with BNN Bloomberg, Thomas Timmins, partner and leader of Gowling WLG’s Energy Group, discussed what he expects from the upcoming federal budget as it relates to Canada’s energy sector.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Z2cbf5ab2-be79-4fa5-ac92-6db0eaf6b985https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/naim-antaki-shares-insights-on-bnn-bloombergSpeaking recently with BNN Bloomberg, Naïm Antaki, co-leader of Gowling WLG’s Artificial Intelligence Group, shared his perspective on Canada’s renewed focus on building national AI and quantum computing infrastructure as part of the federal government’s 2025 budget.Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Zb1419a94-9cc3-4c5b-8e74-c49b366823a1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-feature-in-juve-handbook-2025-2026Gowling WLG is recommended in the 2025-26 JUVE Handbook for Corporate and M&A. Dr Mathias Wittinghofer is recognised as a leading arbitration counsel. JUVE is a key German legal guide based on extensive research and surveys.Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:00:00 Z89a8c5a6-51c8-4469-8133-0b94f27bc7e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-named-2026-best-law-firms-canadaBest Lawyers® has named Gowling WLG the 2026 "Law Firm of the Year" for Privacy and Data Security in the second edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada.Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z3813fb71-eef2-4888-8078-9d24d4d5ff92https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-discusses-canadas-trade-strategy-on-bnn-bloombergIn a recent interview with BNN Bloomberg, Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M., a partner in Gowling WLG’s Government Affairs Group, joined broadcaster Lindsay Biscaia to weigh in on the significance of an anticipated meeting between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z82dfbece-8f99-47b2-a1b3-76930b15343ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-opinion-on-canada-japan-ties-in-the-hill-timesIn a recent Hill Times op-ed, Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M., partner at Gowling WLG and a leading voice in government affairs, reflects on the historic election of Japan’s first female prime minister and the broader implications for Canada-Japan relations.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z063b7d49-8de6-4d37-aa62-24aef93f624dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/iam-global-leaders-2026A total of 12 Gowling WLG IP professionals from five countries were named among the "world's top private practice experts in the field of IP" in the 2026 edition of IAM Global Leaders.Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z3e21d2e8-3fd5-4a2b-b416-0529ff4bf9d2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-obtains-law-licence-in-saudi-arabia-in-association-with-alghazzawi-and-partnersGowling WLG is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Saudi Arabia, established through a joint venture with Talal Al Ghazzawi and a continuance of our association with AlGhazzawi & Partners. This strategic expansion reinforces the firm's commitment to providing comprehensive legal services across the Middle East.Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Ze4a91c3a-1ee6-4714-9736-57f21fd5d042https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/ahab-abdel-aziz-bnn-bloomberg-and-the-globe-and-mailWith Canada set to build its first commercial small modular reactor (SMR), Ahab Abdel-Aziz, Global Director of Nuclear Power Generation at Gowling WLG, was invited by BNN Bloomberg and The Globe and Mail to discuss the significance of both the project and the $3-billion joint investment announced by the federal and Ontario governments to support its development.Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Ze0a615c8-6074-48f5-a6c7-207cf6bf99b6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/adam-garetson-speaks-about-crypto-compliance-crackdownAs Canadian regulators step up enforcement of anti-money laundering (AML) and registration rules in the crypto sector, Adam Garetson, leader of Gowling WLG’s Blockchain & Digital Assets Group, shared his insights with major media outlets, including The Globe and Mail, BNN Bloomberg, CTV News and The Canadian Press.Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z37850c01-a90f-4da1-9219-57db33b3f92fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-builds-on-strong-start-to-financial-year-with-five-senior-hiresWe have welcomed five senior hires to Gowling WLG. Their exceptional expertise strengthens our teams across key sectors and positions us for continued success.Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z9b2605c9-a568-401a-95c1-1d23fed927afhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-strengthens-property-litigation-team-with-the-appointment-of-sarah-campeyGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Sarah Campey as Legal Director to our Real Estate Litigation team, part of the wider Real Estate group.Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Zf2e5dca9-8d5e-4432-8355-bd78e9b48cc4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/managing-ip-rising-stars-2025Managing IP has named nine Gowling WLG professionals from four jurisdictions as 2025 "Rising Stars."Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z1a26e68c-bf32-48f0-8ffe-1edb62032f8fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-uk-appoints-chris-towle-as-incoming-ceoInternational law firm Gowling WLG announces that Chris Towle will become the UK LLP's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - effective from May 2026.Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z1e139416-270e-4e79-95d1-cd0bd4b8e083https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-achieves-standout-recognition-in-chambers-uk-2026-guideGowling WLG has once again been recognised in the Chambers UK 2026 guide, securing over 100 rankings across its UK practice. With 35 practice area listings including nine in Band 1 and 72 individual lawyer rankings, the firm continues to demonstrate national strength and legal excellence.Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z5eb73517-402e-470b-8633-8ad0fe81e3a1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/alana-scotchmer-discusses-the-potential-legal-and-reputational-fallout-in-the-globe-and-mailSpeaking with The Globe and Mail, Alana Scotchmer, a partner in Gowling WLG’s FSxT and Financial Services Regulation groups, weighed in on the growing risks posed by insider threats within Canada’s banking sector.Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Zb09ffc21-de54-478d-b888-9e85e3b763echttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/sam-tecle-on-bc-gender-pay-gap-reporting-with-hr-reporterSpeaking recently with HR Reporter, Sam Tecle, a lawyer in Gowling WLG's Vancouver office, weighed in on British Columbia's phased approach to gender pay gap reporting.Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Ze8de40b2-68d3-452d-9939-32670c1e2c6chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-sustainability-partner-ben-stansfield-named-in-the-legal-500-united-kingdom-greenGowling WLG Sustainability Partner Ben Stansfield is named among The Legal 500 United Kingdom Green Ambassadors 2026 for a second consecutive year.Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Zf0980e7c-3345-439e-bb51-b55845dc101chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/paul-seaman-petroleum-economistSpeaking recently with Petroleum Economist, Paul Seaman, national practice group leader of Gowling WLG’s Indigenous Law Group, reflected on the implications of new federal and provincial “fast-track” legislation designed to accelerate resource and infrastructure development projects.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z6a09e320-59d7-4331-9ee8-8f28aeb13da6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/bill-macgregor-on-bnn-bloombergAs the United States considers implementing a $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, Canada may be poised to benefit from a shifting global talent landscape.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z96b295c8-5778-4d8f-9ddd-2432b406a1e2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-weighs-in-on-ctv-news-canada-global-trade-strategySpeaking with CTV News on Sept. 26, Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M., a partner in Gowling WLG’s Government Affairs and Public Policy Group, shared his insights on Canada’s evolving trade relationships and the prime minister’s recent meetings with European leaders in London.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z68d611c7-069a-4559-b99f-d7e9b1d1fc60https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/charlotte-mcdonald-on-federal-court-services-in-the-toronto-starSpeaking recently with the Toronto Star, Charlotte McDonald—a partner at Gowling WLG and chair of the intellectual property section at the Canadian Bar Association—highlighted the persistent impacts of funding shortfalls on Canada’s federal court services.Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Zdcb356fe-a13d-4161-81b0-e00de6df0c6dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/canada-navigates-global-tech-antoine-guilmain-comments-in-the-financial-postAs Canada finds itself between two competing global approaches to tech and AI regulation—the U.S.'s hands-off stance and the EU's sweeping oversight—Antoine Guilmain, co-leader of Gowling WLG's National Cyber Security & Data Protection Group, shared insights with the Financial Post on where Canada might land.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z9e0476cc-460b-47e4-a84d-7bf6c07c481fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/canadian-crypto-advantage-adam-garetson-on-bnn-bloombergIn the wake of a major FINTRAC fine levied against an off-shore cryptocurrency exchange, Adam Garetson, leader of Gowling WLG's Blockchain & Digital Assets Group, joined BNN Bloomberg to discuss Canada's enforcement approach to offshore crypto platforms.Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Zeda31529-c231-4211-8c44-7f537b1daf8dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/susan-abramovich-named-billboard-canada-women-in-music-honoureeGowling WLG is proud to share that Susan Abramovitch, partner and Head of our Entertainment & Sports Law Group, has been named an honouree for Billboard Canada Women in Music 2025—a celebration of trailblazing women shaping Canada's music industry.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Zeb84336c-560f-4774-9e24-bb03ab30ad53https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-legal-500-uk-2026-rankingsGowling WLG has been named a 'Top Tier' firm in The Legal 500 UK 2026, earning 150 rankings across our UK practice, with standout recognition in sectors including Corporate, Life Sciences, Energy, Government, Real Estate, and Technology.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Zb957334a-d5d3-4d2d-b10a-38d50d48c006https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/lexpert-special-edition-insolvency-and-restructuring-2025Ten Gowling WLG lawyers have been recognized in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring.Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 Z650d558e-29fb-45a0-b584-c51721528b5chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-germany-earns-national-and-regional-recognition-in-best-law-firms--germany-2026-rankingsGowling WLG Germany earned national and regional recognition in Best Law Firms™ – Germany 2026, reflecting improved performance. Rankings are based on peer recommendations, highlighting the firm’s legal expertise and reputation.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Zd56e9b19-56be-48aa-957b-44af4e1405bahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-welcomes-leading-pensions-and-benefits-lawyer-deron-waldockGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Deron Waldock as a partner in the firm's national Pensions Group, based in Toronto. With more than 25 years of experience, Deron is known for his ability to translate intricate pension, benefits and executive compensation issues into clear, business-aligned strategies.Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z6bad096b-c310-4eb2-96df-7de567ef93achttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-retains-mansfield-uk-certification-for-third-straight-yearGowling WLG is extremely proud to have successfully retained Mansfield UK Certification for the third year in a row.Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Zf07ed95d-59df-44ff-b763-7089b166e083https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-joins-nato-diana-legal-connect-networkGowling WLG joins NATO's DIANA Legal Connect Network to support dual-use tech innovation bridging commercial and defence sectors.Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z87b6894a-8ed9-4626-8cd5-81ce129d3fcchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/bill-macgregor-speaks-with-global-newsSpeaking recently with Global News, Bill MacGregor, leader of Gowling WLG’s Immigration Group, offered insights on how recent changes to U.S. visa fees—particularly for H-1B visas—could redirect skilled foreign talent to Canada.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z8c331e04-dcec-4a8d-bc11-cf592e3e5efdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/chambers-canada-2026Gowling WLG has been recognized once again as one of Canada’s leading law firms in Chambers Canada. In the 2026 edition, the firm is ranked in 44 practice areas with 88 Gowling WLG lawyers individually distinguished for their skill, dedication, and impact.Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z58bd02f0-b34c-4acc-8977-73d15c5f647ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-and-wendy-wagner-in-the-montreal-gazetteIn a recent opinion piece for the Montreal Gazette, Jacques J.M. Shore, advocacy and government affairs partner, and Wendy Wagner, partner and head of Gowling WLG’s International Trade & Customs Group, reflect on the enduring lessons of the Macdonald Commission, 40 years after its groundbreaking report on free trade.Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z33bbab46-185f-4810-b24a-298a35422972https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-canada-granted-mansfield-certification-plus-status-for-second-year-in-a-rowGowling WLG (Canada) LLP is proud to announce that it has been recertified with Mansfield Certification Plus status, affirming the firm’s ongoing commitment to equitable access to leadership and to fostering a workplace where diversity thrives at every level.Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z936c643b-d5d8-49ef-9ee0-0bfcb82df092https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-secures-top-10-rankings-in-inspiratias-h1-2025-legal-adviser-league-tablesOur Energy Transition sector team has once again been recognised among the leading legal advisers in Inspiratia's H1 2025 rankings.Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z2d1f82c7-a4dd-41fe-9308-b26fa84da93ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-and-ian-mitchell-lexpertSpeaking recently with Lexpert, Jacques Shore, advocacy and government affairs partner at Gowling WLG, and Ian Mitchell, head of mining at Gowling WLG, discussed Canada’s critical minerals strategy and the legal, regulatory, and diplomatic considerations shaping it.Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z2de31413-0df3-41b9-96ff-9e642a2fa831https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/ontario-landfill-approvals-face-scrutiny-jessica-boily-in-the-globe-and-mailSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Jessica Boily, a partner in Gowling WLG’s Environmental Law Group, commented on the growing challenges faced by municipalities and proponents in obtaining approvals for new or expanded landfill sites in Ontario.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z6b5ffcc3-99d3-4780-9be5-b94fc5e87b7dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/best-lawyers-in-canada-2026The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ has recognized 291 Gowling WLG lawyers, with a total of 573 rankings across 62 practice areas.Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Zd2c4cad6-6e5f-457d-9b16-c235129e0153https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-welcomes-georgios-chic-as-partner-in-derivatives-and-structured-financeGowling WLG is pleased to announce the appointment of Georgios Chic as Partner in its Banking and Finance team, spearheading the firm's Derivatives and Structured Finance practice.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z2fe296ea-29cc-4921-9e73-4d29a1bd0ac6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/lexpert-special-edition-mining-2025Seven Gowling WLG lawyers from across Canada have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Mining.Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z126a096c-060c-4094-af4b-86d31caf4c80https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/al-hounsell-canadian-lawyer-top-25-most-influential-lawyersAl Hounsell, National Director of AI, Innovation & Knowledge at Gowling WLG, has been recognized as one of Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for 2025 in the Changemakers category.Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z6b48ca4f-2c33-4461-a2af-90d9f41cfba6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-uk-llp-grows-leadership-team-with-appointment-of-chief-operating-officerWe’re pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Felger as our new Chief Operating Officer (COO).Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 Z8ea325a3-3020-4ced-b654-a0b800e00833https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/competition-and-foreign-investment-practice-with-the-appointment-of-rhiannon-pugh-as-partnerGowling WLG expands Competition and Foreign Investment practice with the appointment of Rhiannon Pugh as PartnerTue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z359ec2b9-4ab5-4ded-8c04-4787d5a091a8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/brent-arnold-discusses-liability-in-data-breaches-on-cbc-just-askingSpeaking recently with CBC Radio's Just Asking, Brent Arnold, a partner in Gowling WLG's Cyber Security & Data Protection Group, shared his perspective on data breaches and the legal challenges of holding companies accountable when personal information is compromised.Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z9ab3a5b5-c428-435a-8d2e-c8998005eafahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/parna-sabet-stephenson-on-why-defining-scope-is-critical-in-the-logicIn a recent conversation with The Logic about the federal government’s move to advance open banking legislation, Parna Sabet-Stephenson, leader of Gowling WLG’s Financial Services & Technology (FSxT) Group, underscored the importance of clarity around the open banking framework’s boundaries.Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Zddcc4af9-497d-4f7c-8b43-2cc25e3e8e28https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-speaks-with-the-canadian-pressSpeaking recently with The Canadian Press about new U.S. tariffs imposed on Canadian goods, Jacques J. M. Shore, C.M., Government Affairs and Trade partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office, emphasized the importance of discipline and strategy in Canada's approach to international trade disputes.Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z19703c89-1926-4d59-aca5-0dde29b78c5chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/alycia-riley-canadian-hr-reporter-biometric-use-in-the-workplaceAs biometric technology becomes more accessible, new guidance from the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) is raising the bar for how—and when—employers can use it.Wed, 20 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Zf7d804c2-f8fb-4029-8f52-6c3616d6cd04https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/insights-on-alberta-courts-tightening-timelines-on-lien-claims-law360-canadaIn a recent article for Law360 Canada, Tom Brookes, Madelaine Desaulniers, and Mischa Longman of Gowling WLG’s Calgary office provide expert insight into the Alberta Court of King's Bench decision in 1951789 Alberta Ltd. v. Britannia Block General Partnership Inc. The authors explore how this ruling may signal a shift in how Alberta courts enforce deadlines under the Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA).Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Zf8f24e15-cdee-452c-aacc-cdd551692ddchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-recognized-by-wipr-insights-global-trade-secretsWorld Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) again recognises Gowling WLG as a notable top-performing firm in its latest annual WIPR Insights Global Trade Secrets Rankings.Tue, 19 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z09c7c19b-7f26-46e4-ac02-1f14c2ab5101https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/iam-strategy-300-2025The latest edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists, published by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine, recognises seven professionals from Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property (IP) Group across four jurisdictions.Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z9db8bd10-0f26-4f25-bdfe-adc53d6279e6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-reports-q1-surge-for-uk-corporate-practice-groupOur Corporate Practice Group has kicked off the 2025/26 financial year with remarkable momentum, reporting a 32% year-on-year increase in financial performance.Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Zda47ecda-960e-45d4-9845-3beb9101bcabhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/four-gowling-wlg-lawyers-appointed-to-the-advocates-society-leadership-rolesThe Advocates' Society has named Gowling WLG lawyers Heather Fisher, James Plotkin, Sahil Shoor and Alyssa Tomkins to leadership roles beginning in 2025.Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z4003f85f-0809-4af5-9e93-d4d5ad48ae6fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-strengthens-real-estate-finance-team-with-the-appointment-of-madeleine-clark-as-partnerGowling WLG is pleased to announce the appointment of Madeleine Clark as a Partner in its Real Estate Finance team, based in London.Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z89f39eb0-4bd0-4d63-9481-5db1dcfee422https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-speaks-to-ctv-newsSpeaking recently with CTV News Channel, Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M., a partner at Gowling WLG and a leading authority on international trade and government affairs, offered his perspective on the ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the United States.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Zb94fec8a-e065-4ebc-a280-92c46ccbfb55https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-achieves-top-tier-status-in-managing-ip-2025-ip-starsManaging IP's IP STARS 2025 has again recognised Gowling WLG in its latest rankings for copyright and IP transactions work.Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Z8ee43d84-52e1-45ca-adda-7eed2ef00eb2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/wendy-wagner-august-tariff-and-trade-negotiations-ctv-newsAs the United States increases tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%, trade negotiations between the two countries remain opaque. Speaking with CTV News in early August, Wendy Wagner, head of international trade and customs and a partner at Gowling WLG, shared her insights on both the immediate implications of the tariff hike and the broader diplomatic landscape.Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:00:00 Zff78eb6c-67e5-4402-a418-a857340fa3b2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-with-ctv-news-on-unusual-trade-talks-ahead-of-aug-1-deadlineAs trade talks between Canada and the United States edge toward a key August 1 deadline, emotions are running high on both sides of the border. In an interview with CTV News, Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M., a partner in Gowling WLG's International Trade Group, offered insight on how Canada should navigate these increasingly complex negotiations.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z848306fa-2953-41cb-93ac-692b0002bce6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/nelson-godfrey-speaks-to-cbc-newsAs deepfakes become more sophisticated and widespread, countries are grappling with how to regulate the use of AI-generated likenesses.Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Zbe418982-a165-4087-b947-d16c8f132e14https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/chambers-high-net-worth-2025Chambers and Partners has recognized Gowling WLG among the top Canadian firms in the area of private wealth law in Chambers High Net Worth, where the firm’s Private Client Services Group has consistently earned top-tier distinction over many years.Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z8f36fce2-1cfc-41ef-ad74-4682e0c8f91chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-celebrates-progress-and-sets-ambitious-goals-in-new-inclusion-for-all-reviewGowling WLG has published its inaugural Inclusion for All Review, highlighting significant progress in diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) from May 2024 to April 2025. The report showcases the firm’s commitment to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to thrive.Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Zff0efae6-f23b-45c9-bec4-a1aa3eb68a7chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/al-hounsell-speaks-with-law-comSpeaking recently with Law.com, Al Hounsell, Gowling WLG’s National Director of AI, Innovation & Knowledge, shared how the firm is making a transformative shift in the way it delivers legal services — adopting the Harvey AI platform across all practice areas in its Canadian offices.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z6f14838e-ddd3-4081-99e9-5554d80f32e3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/paul-seaman-speaks-with-cim-magazineAs Canadian lawmakers push for faster approvals on major resource projects, concerns are mounting about the implications for Indigenous rights and consultation. Speaking with CIM Magazine in a July 2025 feature, Paul Seaman, partner and national practice group leader for Indigenous law at Gowling WLG, emphasized that attempts to accelerate regulatory processes may come at the risk of breaching constitutional obligations.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z771413b2-697f-41c4-969f-5e9eff95261dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/responsible-business-team-scoops-legal-esg-awardThe Responsible Business team has received the 'Law Firm ESG Employee Engagement Award' at the Legal ESG Awards 2025.Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z2f0111ed-22bf-4efa-ac80-902699be5b28https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-weighs-in-on-economic-cooperation-with-ctv-newsSpeaking with CTV News in a segment that aired on July 12, Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M. shared his insights on the Canada–U.S. trade relationship amid heightened discussions around tariffs and supply chain integration.Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Zf395e243-a27f-48a0-869b-c7d8692c6ca9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/latinvex-2025-latin-america-top-100-lawyersFrance Tenaille, partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office and leader of the firm's Latin America Group, has once again earned a place on Latinvex's prestigious list of Latin America's Top 100 Lawyers for 2025.Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z177d2649-15d2-4d82-b268-b9a0a82c5905https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-becomes-first-canadian-law-firm-to-roll-out-harvey-ai-enterprise-wideGowling WLG is proud to announce the adoption of Harvey AI—the leading generative AI platform purpose-built for the legal profession—across all its Canadian offices and practice areas, marking a Canadian legal industry first.Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Zddb9625c-a926-4508-b2fd-5baed3f40ab3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/laura-gheorghiu-weighs-in-on-the-digital-services-tax-and-global-tensions-in-bnn-bloombergAs countries introduce unilateral digital taxes, concerns about fairness, enforcement and international tension continue to grow. In a recent interview with BNN Bloomberg, Laura Gheorghiu offered perspective on the shifting landscape—particularly as Canada backs away from its own Digital Services Tax.Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z4e189a3c-2797-4241-bccc-f18de0b8e319https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/big-pharma-patent-cliff-raises-stakes-for-licensing-deals-paul-armitage-with-lexpertWith the pharmaceutical sector preparing for the largest "patent cliff" in 15 years, licensing deals are a vital part of the strategy for Big Pharma to maintain and grow their portfolios. Speaking recently with Lexpert, Paul Armitage, head of the Vancouver technology industry group at Gowling WLG, discussed the central role licensing is playing in 2025 and beyond and other key trends in current license deals in the life sciences.Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Zf6b1aa1b-aded-43fb-8f88-99c517e1589ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/marcus-hinkley-in-lexpert-on-tariffs-and-cross-border-challenges-for-life-sciencesSpeaking with Lexpert for a recent feature on trends in health and life sciences M&A, Marcus Hinkley, partner and member of Gowling WLG's global Life Sciences Group, offered insight into the pricing and policy concerns facing Canadian companies selling into U.S. markets.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z18f60390-88ad-4009-b93c-a2649f21cb79https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-retains-top-tier-status-in-managing-ip-2025-ip-stars-patents-and-ip-firm-rankingsGowling WLG's global intellectual property teams have again been recognised in Managing IP's "IP Stars" 2025 Patents and Intellectual Property firm rankings.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z233c180f-e892-48f7-ace5-10ca080e9fabhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/lexpert-special-edition-health-sciences-2025Fifty-two Lexpert-ranked Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada have been included in the 2025 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences.Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Z98060ac9-3dc1-4cf4-8979-808800e7bf07https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/genetic-data-and-cyber-security-brent-arnold-weighs-in-on-cbc-radioSpeaking recently with CBC Radio's Just Asking, Brent Arnold, a partner in Gowling WLG's Cyber Security & Data Protection Group, addressed the legal and privacy implications of using consumer DNA test kits in the wake of the 23andMe data breach.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 Ze4fa5bab-01cc-40a9-a9ef-6305ed5b4799https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-contributes-to-new-guide-to-aid-developers-in-navigating-biodiversity-net-gain-onsiteThe new 'BNG Good Practice Guide' by Future Homes Hub, in collaboration with Gowling WLG, offers practical checklists and tailored guidance to help developers implement Biodiversity Net Gain effectively, addressing complexities and promoting nature-positive outcomes through collaborative insights and actionable steps.Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z27acbbb5-5d2d-460a-8baa-bc61b8e009d7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/antoine-guilmain-discusses-legal-implications-for-tech-platforms-with-the-canadian-pressA new Québec law aimed at giving victims faster legal recourse when intimate images are shared without consent has officially come into force. Speaking with The Canadian Press, Antoine Guilmain—co-leader of Gowling WLG’s Cyber Security and Privacy Group—commented on the legislation’s scope and its potential consequences for online intermediaries such as search engines and social platforms.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Zf1424c93-3b55-48fe-98c3-23b219f5cd19https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/paul-seaman-discusses-fast-tracking-bills-with-the-trilliumAs Ontario's government moves ahead with Bill 5, and Canada and British Columbia propose their own legislation to grant cabinet sweeping new powers to override laws in the name of accelerating economic development, concerns have mounted over the constitutional implications—particularly with respect to Indigenous rights and consultation.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Zcf2d640b-438c-4ea2-8110-a8980f1946e6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-reflects-on-40-years-since-the-air-india-tragedyJacques J.M. Shore reflects on the legacy of Canada’s deadliest terror attack in new CBC documentaryMon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z1c2426f4-a681-4d11-ba06-7e6db3f5db4fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/wtr-global-leaders-2025World Trademark Review (WTR) has released its latest research identifying the best of the best in global trademark practice. Once again, Gowling WLG delivered a stellar performance, with 11 professionals recognised across four jurisdictions.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z8f02c6ea-0102-48de-89fb-7191cfb330e3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/new-report-calls-for-action-to-safeguard-transport-networksA new report, 'Transport resilience in a changing climate – the case for investment', developed with Gowling WLG, London Transport Museum, Arup, and Hitachi Rail, urges targeted investment to strengthen UK transport networks against increasing climate-related risks.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z00eb7c26-ee01-4fd0-bc06-403931914abahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/lssl-scholarship-2025-announcementGowling WLG is delighted to award the firm's $5,000 Life Sciences, Society & the Law Scholarship to Alexandra Hollis, a third-year law student at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Zc28c1497-97da-455b-a2bf-a4a7c12d097ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/lexpert-special-edition-technology-2025Forty-three Lexpert-ranked Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada have been included in the 2025 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Technology.Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Za9db1595-4f65-4c82-a4a7-31488248572chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/ip-stars-2025-trademark-rankingsGowling WLG's global IP team continues to earn top-tier recognition for their work across multiple jurisdictions in Managing IP's IP STARS 2025 trademark rankings.Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z266794cd-84ad-48c0-ad07-c6890242a947https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-success-in-best-lawyers-and-best-lawyers-ones-to-watch-france-and-germany-2026-guides19 lawyers from Gowling WLG's France and Germany offices were recognised in Best Lawyers® 2026, earning 29 listings across 12 practice areas. Four were also named in "Ones to Watch," highlighting early-career excellence through peer-reviewed recognition.Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z1bd01425-98ac-4c15-afbc-94f5aea7e343https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/iam-patent-1000-2025The 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals has recognised nearly 40 members of Gowling WLG’s global Patents Group across multiple jurisdictions.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z315a4d57-c61f-4e02-b8c2-1a79db96c440https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/managing-ip-2025-top-250-women-in-ipFor the third consecutive year, Managing IP (MIP) has named Gowling WLG partners Alexandra Brodie and Shelagh Carnegie among the top female IP lawyers globally in its annual rankings.Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z3c31b61a-61b2-4aeb-bf46-5f0379887d82https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/alana-scotchmer-comments-in-the-globe-and-mail-on-ottawas-border-billWith Canada preparing for an upcoming review by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the federal government has introduced sweeping changes to the country’s financial-crime laws as part of a new border security bill.Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Zffaca327-32e1-4cee-bcfc-1ef9a2a4c9d5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-reports-a-new-environmental-milestoneGowling WLG (UK) LLP's near- and long-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets have been approved by the Science Based Target initiative, and include the commitment to a science-based net-zero target by 2040 .Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Ze19b2221-2a19-4384-97c7-dc5b53343216https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/susan-abramovitch-weighs-in-on-taylor-swift-purchase-of-her-master-recordings-on-cbc-radioSusan Abramovitch, head of Gowling WLG's Entertainment and Sports Law Group, recently joined CBC Radio to discuss Taylor Swift's latest headline-making move: purchasing the master recording rights to her first six albums.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Zf2644837-078a-4764-9735-b1d233907867https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/laura-gheorghiu-in-the-financial-postA controversial U.S. tax proposal, championed by President Donald Trump and passed by the House of Representatives, is drawing concern among Canadian tax experts — including Laura Gheorghiu, a partner in Gowling WLG’s national Tax Group in Montreal.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z179b0d24-6fbe-4ac0-894e-70b611e5c973https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/laura-gheorghiu-speaks-with-investment-executiveSpeaking recently with Investment Executive, Laura Gheorghiu, a partner in Gowling WLG’s national Tax Group in Montreal, commented on the potential treaty impacts of the proposed changes and the broader implications for Canada and other countries.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z3b7a52c7-1fe4-4673-84d6-284d6b50584chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-on-trade-tensions-in-michigan-advanceCanada, U.S. 'greater by working together': Jacques Shore on trade tensions in Michigan AdvanceMon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z7353ab10-b600-443a-9808-8dba8809771bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-wins-tmt-team-of-the-year-at-the-2025-lexisnexis-middle-east-legal-awardsWe are proud to announce that our Technology, Media & Telecoms (TMT) team in Dubai has been awarded 'TMT Team of the Year' at the prestigious LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards 2025.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Z7ee7eddb-8bca-4d1c-997e-bb107faa70b6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/ted-betts-inducted-into-the-canadian-college-of-construction-lawyersGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Edward (Ted) Betts, a partner in our firm’s Toronto office and leader of its Construction and Infrastructure Group, has been inducted into the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers (CCCL). This prestigious recognition underscores Ted’s exceptional contributions and leadership within the construction law community in Canada.Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00 Za9688311-aaad-4874-93a8-fd93cfa0f0e3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/robert-mainville-speaks-to-gail-cohenSpeaking recently with Law.com, Robert Mainville, former judge of both the Quebec Court of Appeal and the Federal Court of Appeal, discussed his decision to rejoin Gowling WLG following more than 15 years on the bench.Wed, 28 May 2025 00:00:00 Z9a60a32e-c684-4f2d-9174-1f42f7c79b90https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gwenyth-stadig-maddi-thomas-receive-2025-widdifield-awardGowling WLG is proud to share that Gwenyth Stadig and Maddi Thomas are the winners of the 2025 Widdifield Award for their article, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Intestacy under the Indian Act: Practical Considerations for Legal Professionals.Thu, 22 May 2025 00:00:00 Z1fcff6ff-8d10-406d-be70-c1aba1980b17https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/thomas-timmins-speaks-with-the-globe-and-mailSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Thomas Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG’s Energy Group, shared his insights on Canada’s readiness to enter the offshore wind market—and the significant opportunity Nova Scotia may represent.Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00 Zdd90c85a-d557-43a4-86c2-2e9680a629d4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/the-honourable-robert-mainville-rejoins-gowling-wlg-after-distinguished-judicial-tenureGowling WLG is pleased to welcome back the Honourable Robert Mainville as a partner in the firm’s Montreal office.Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 Z41cff842-b3de-4793-9cb0-e2114165842dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-opens-new-wellbeing-and-wildlife-garden-for-colleaguesGowling WLG has created a brand-new wellbeing and wildlife garden for its colleagues and clients at its office in London, in partnership with Walworth Garden, a unique charity dedicated to changing lives through horticulture.Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 Z36fa5baa-341c-4caf-88d3-aa2aa211a608https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/andrew-bratt-canadian-hr-reporterSpeaking recently with Canadian HR Reporter, Andrew Bratt, leader of Gowling WLG’s Employment, Labour and Equalities Group, offered guidance on how employment issues play out in mergers and acquisitions — particularly in the context of asset versus share deals.Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00 Z189a9bdd-3be4-4cc0-abd5-3dd622536851https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/three-gowling-wlg-partners-awarded-the-king-charles-iii-coronation-medalWe are proud to announce that three esteemed members of the Gowling WLG partnership—Michael S. Polowin, Kerry R. Powell, KC and E. Patrick Shea, KC—have each been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 Z7bf72546-a14f-494e-a629-05c729210c60https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/carson-healey-in-canadian-hr-reporterSpeaking recently with Canadian HR Reporter, Carson Healey helped clarify an important point under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA): employers cannot require employees to submit a doctor’s note to access their three unpaid sick days per year.Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00 Z0874b743-390e-42a5-9b38-22b9684cbf42https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-wins-pro-bono-initiative-of-the-year-for-operation-abraham-at-2025-canadian-law-awardsGowling WLG is proud to have received the 2025 Canadian Law Award for Pro Bono Initiative of the Year, recognizing the firm’s leadership in Operation Abraham — an extraordinary mission that helped rescue more than 1,500 people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 Z5810987b-ef01-413c-b984-68092d8e2028https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-secures-top-10-rankings-in-inspiratias-q1-2025-legal-adviser-league-tablesGowling WLG named among the Top 10 law firms for energy transition by Inspiratia in its Q1 2025 Legal Adviser League Tables.Thu, 08 May 2025 00:00:00 Z0f4b8260-9684-4cae-9913-ef4910ee66b4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/gowling-wlg-speaks-to-lexpert-on-infrastructure-cross-sector-delays-amid-rising-tariffsIn a recent Lexpert feature, Thomas Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG’s Energy Group, joined Peter Bouzalas, a partner in M&A, and Matthew Bernardo, a partner in the Infrastructure and Construction Group, to examine the growing impact of tariffs, interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty on infrastructure dealmaking across Canada.Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 Zae8f0744-24ce-4654-a501-fa974e9387cchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/david-cohen-speaks-to-bnn-bloombergSpeaking recently with BNN Bloomberg, David Cohen, leader of Gowling WLG’s Financial Institutions & Services Group, weighed in on how Canada’s trade tensions could open the door to new opportunities with Europe.Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 Z2557cdda-38e8-4e26-a5f9-3343740533d1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/shane-hardy-and-brigeeta-richdale-join-gwlgGowling WLG is proud to welcome two prominent intellectual property professionals, Shane Hardy and Brigeeta Richdale, to the firm’s global IP team.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Za12a52ad-4a4c-4a26-96b7-fd70bca5e461https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-wins-canadian-firm-of-the-year-trademark-disputes-mip-americas-awards-2025Managing IP (MIP) has named Gowling WLG the Canadian 'Firm of the Year – Trademark Disputes' at its 2025 Americas Awards ceremony, held last night at Gotham Hall in New York City. The firm was recognized for its outstanding work in helping clients protect and defend their brands in high-stakes disputes across the country.Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Zc3d8eb51-9dea-46a7-a613-6e18456a2ca8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/louis-frapporti-receives-2025-oba-david-scott-qc-awardGowling WLG is proud to share that Hamilton partner Louis (Lou) Frapporti has been named the 2025 recipient of the Ontario Bar Association’s (OBA) David Scott, Q.C. Award for Pro Bono Law.Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Ze7962e96-6633-46b1-b37c-c5498e15a794https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/martin-lapner-speaks-to-cba-magazineSpeaking recently with the Canadian Bar Association’s National Magazine, Martin Lapner shared insights into Gowling WLG’s role in supporting the creation of Canada’s first professional women’s soccer league — a project powered by a coalition of law firms offering pro bono services.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Zdbf1c056-84eb-4865-98e5-b501af5011b6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/paul-seaman-speaks-with-cbc-newsSpeaking with CBC News, Paul Seaman, National Practice Group Leader – Indigenous Law at Gowling WLG, commented on the Ontario government’s move to fast-track development permits without requiring full environmental oversight.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Z96cb9a2a-c889-4374-8601-16ea61b83d0fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/lexpert-special-edition-finance-and-ma-2025Lexpert has selected 38 Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A, which profiles the top Lexpert-ranked lawyers who focus their practices on corporate finance, M&A and related areas.Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Za69d3d56-8b0a-4c50-8ef9-9c1486b3916fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-welcomes-shane-hardy-and-brigeeta-richdale-to-ip-group-in-canadaGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Shane Hardy and Brigeeta Richdale to its Intellectual Property Group. Based in Toronto and Vancouver respectively, Shane and Brigeeta bring decades of experience helping global brands protect, expand and enforce their IP assets across the tech, manufacturing, retail and entertainment sectors.Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Z4637ef6b-97a6-4aa2-addd-876ed43b4491https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/real-estate-team-named-law-firm-of-the-yearGowling WLG's Real Estate team has won 'Law Firm of the Year' at the prestigious Variety Midlands PROPS Awards 2025Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Z74befc5d-dee1-419f-9876-21f7024946cdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/five-partners-promoted-at-gowling-wlg-uk-llpGowling WLG (UK) LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of five new partners. Tom Cox, Aaron Dunning-Foreman, James Eddowes, Tim Evans and Alexandra Poynter will be promoted into the partnership on 1 May 2025.Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Zd05ae3b3-4bd5-433e-8263-0f9912754f03https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/brent-arnold-shares-insights-on-code-and-country-podcastSpeaking recently on Code and Country, a cyber security podcast hosted by Plurilock, Brent Arnold, a partner in Gowling WLG’s Cyber Security & Data Protection Group, shared key considerations for companies facing ransomware attacks and public data breaches.Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Z23e577fc-5c9f-4e12-9c88-238b70d7668ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/ted-betts-speaks-to-canadian-property-managementSpeaking recently with Canadian Property Management, Ted Betts, head of Gowling WLG’s Infrastructure and Construction Group, shared insight on the real estate and project planning hurdles facing manufacturers looking to build or expand facilities in the United States.Wed, 09 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Z7e6d9f58-526d-4115-9c1e-24db945e3f43https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-partner-with-city-of-london-police-to-help-victims-of-fraud-recover-their-moneyInternational law firm Gowling WLG is working with City of London Police in a civil asset recovery programme for victims of fraud where a prosecution is not possible or viable.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Ze1da19d9-f076-4a43-9248-7c047c123c59https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/alyssa-tomkins-in-canadian-lawyerIn its annual Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada feature, Canadian Lawyer profiled Alyssa Tomkins for her leadership in public law, her commitment to pro bono advocacy, and her growing influence as a litigator.Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Z10b56003-d6ad-49a1-ba35-1e274fdfe015https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/brent-arnold-on-what-happens-to-your-dna-data-if-a-company-is-soldAs personal data becomes increasingly valuable, questions are being raised about what happens to genetic information when companies like 23andMe consider selling all or part of their business. Speaking with CBC's Your World Tonight and The National, Brent Arnold, a partner in Gowling WLG's Cyber Security & Data Protection Group, explored the privacy implications tied to the sale of sensitive consumer data.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z93f04b76-4bf4-4b5c-8f04-b38e9c4a1629https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-and-suzanne-sabourin-the-hill-timesIn a recent opinion piece for The Hill Times, Jacques J.M. Shore, C.M. and Suzanne Sabourin argue that eliminating internal trade barriers—particularly in agriculture and agri-food—is a critical step toward boosting Canada's economic resilience.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z39bac702-54fb-4423-919b-f653f4c50216https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/warren-cass-on-investment-compliance-in-the-logicSpeaking recently with The Logic, Warren Cass, partner in Gowling WLG’s Corporate group, discussed the regulatory challenges facing startups operating in the investment space. The article examines a recent case involving Addy, a Vancouver-based real estate investment platform, which was fined by British Columbia regulators for trading securities without proper registration.Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Za2159495-9ee7-4000-8b2d-5a9ec52cdfc1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/ted-betts-news-forum-interviewSpeaking recently with the News Forum, Ted Betts, head of Gowling WLG’s Infrastructure and Construction Group, shared his insights on the cross-border implications of U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z3c3f95db-dcd4-45f0-a965-c279d9c4a1c8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/legal-500-uk-esg-awards-dei-law-firm-initiative-of-the-yearGowling WLG has won 'DE&I: Law Firm initiative of the Year' at the Legal 500 UK ESG Awards 2025, which celebrates ESG initiatives that are championing diversity, inclusion and sustainability in the UK legal market.Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Zf5f96a47-17d9-45f7-8e9a-d413c30a0d72https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/thomas-timmins-weighs-in-for-the-hillSpeaking with The Hill, Thomas J, Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG's Energy Practice Group, provided insights on Ontario’s proposed energy surcharge—a response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z8f325e87-96c3-4ee6-b99c-7c0dd67e7e15https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/gowling-wlg-earns-2025-great-place-to-work-certificationThe prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Gowling WLG.Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Ze81e0c99-f0ee-496a-86ce-334a84b01249https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/wendy-wagner-weighs-in-on-certifying-made-in-canada-products-in-the-globe-and-mailSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Wendy Wagner, head of Gowling WLG’s International Trade and Customs Group, discussed the challenges businesses face when certifying their products as “Made in Canada.” With increasing scrutiny from both regulators and trade partners, companies must carefully investigate each of their products and verify their supply chains to ensure compliance.Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z70c66678-8052-420c-bfbe-4eaf0e5216f7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/jacques-shore-discusses-economic-impact-and-internal-trade-barriers-on-cp24Speaking on CP24 Breaking News, Jacques J. M. Shore, partner in Gowling WLG’s Government Affairs Group, provided insights on the ongoing tariff conflict between Canada and the United States.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z631183c6-2f28-4b96-a3ad-f5ba1cfa75behttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/thomas-timmins-discusses-canada-us-electricity-trade-under-pressureSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Thomas J. Timmins, head of Gowling WLG’s Energy Law Practice, weighed in on the potential consequences of limiting electricity exports from Canada to the United States. As various Canadian provinces consider curtailing cross-border power transfers in response to United States executive branch tariff threats, concerns are growing about the impact on energy reliability and costs.Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z5251528b-e3c6-4cb2-9883-672c164f5a83https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-partner-erwan-heurtelInternational law firm Gowling WLG is continuing its development strategy by growing its Corporate and M&A practice in ParisFri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z7d827710-4b41-41cc-a56e-d56c6963b3e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-announces-its-2025-esg-essay-competition-winnersOur annual ESG Essay Competition results are in, and law graduates Rabia Irshad and Sakshi Sahoo are named joint winners.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z8fc41ac4-d1a8-4f72-a53b-0f78ff38742bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/thomas-timmins-speaks-to-global-newsSpeaking with Global News, Thomas J. Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG’s Energy Group, weighed in on Ontario’s recent decision (since rescinded) to impose a 25% surcharge on electricity exported to the U.S.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z7f51a4b2-8a18-4ab4-844e-eff63aac1ea2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/thomas-timmins-interview-with-cbc-metro-morningSpeaking recently on CBC Metro Morning, Thomas J. Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG’s Energy Group, discussed Ontario’s potential 25% surcharge on electricity exports to the United States.Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z3e4b2abc-1b43-4bc5-8ed6-f3643374e59ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/andrew-bratt-work-sharing-program-across-media-outletsAs Canadian employers navigate the economic impact of tariffs, the federal government introduced changes to the work-sharing program on March 10 to provide businesses with greater flexibility.Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z90a62351-ba05-475e-9e49-70a4367bba5bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/wendy-wagner-and-jacques-shore-speak-to-fpSpeaking recently with the Financial Post, Wendy Wagner, head of Gowling WLG’s International Trade and Customs Group, and Jacques Shore, a partner in and the firm’s Government Affairs Group, shared their insights on the implications of U.S. tariff policy shifts and the broader trade challenges facing Canada.Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Zdc5939bb-6b76-4e2b-a675-196aae3e7a73https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/laura-gomez-speaks-to-global-newsSpeaking recently with Global News, Laura Gomez discussed Quebec’s product labelling requirements and the broader licensing challenges that impact interprovincial trade.Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z6d371533-8e73-4347-8616-8b9ff19e45e4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/ted-betts-speaks-to-globe-and-mailSpeaking with The Globe and Mail, Ted Betts, head of Gowling WLG’s Infrastructure and Construction Group, discussed the impact of shifting trade policies on Canada’s construction and housing development industry.Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z83429d3b-bee0-41cf-826a-8f78bbb9ab28https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/canadian-legal-lexpert-directory-2025In the 2025 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, 227 Gowling WLG lawyers earned 328 rankings across 52 practice areas.Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z6c00ab37-5da9-45b3-bbfe-2f6af959fd47https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/wendy-wagner-on-trade-violations-with-ctv-newsSpeaking recently with CTV News on the topic of Canada’s request for World Trade Organization (WTO) consultations, Wendy Wagner, head of International Trade & Customs at Gowling WLG, weighed in on the consequences of trade violations and the impact of retaliatory tariffs.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Zee0863bb-950c-4888-9dc3-05f26e94f18ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/ian-macdonald-on-balancing-foreign-investment-and-national-securitySpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Ian Macdonald, a partner at Gowling WLG, shared his insights on the federal government’s recent changes to foreign investment rules.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z195a400b-8639-4567-855e-6931f279ed98https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/thomson-reuters-stand-out-lawyers-2025-listSpanning three countries, forty-four Gowling WLG lawyers have been named to the Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers 2025 list for their exceptional contributions to the legal profession.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Za69addbd-abc9-4daa-b282-335fa696b247https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/brett-kagetsu-discusses-mining-opportunities-on-global-newsSpeaking recently with Global News, Brett Kagetsu, a partner at Gowling WLG, shared his sentiments about Canada’s critical minerals wealth and the increasing interest in, and national strategic importance of, Canada’s critical minerals sector.Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z95d32641-7373-4147-a09a-5c623e777c48https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/julia-kappler-quoted-in-canadian-pressSpeaking with The Canadian Press, Julia Kappler weighed in on the challenges businesses face in ensuring their “Made in Canada” and “Product of Canada” claims comply with regulatory standardsThu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z17df523f-e32c-4b53-bcb4-284fd8b674b6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-releases-new-sustainability-reportThe 2024 report shares activities and progress across the firm's key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programmes, how it is embracing the challenges and opportunities, and sets out future plans.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Zf520a646-6412-497a-9f3a-b62581b05d7chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/frank-sur-global-newsSpeaking recently with Global News, Frank Sur, head of Gowling WLG’s Corporate Practice Group, shared his insights on the ongoing efforts to remove interprovincial trade barriers within Canada.Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Zf7e292f7-2a10-422f-994a-a230f2774e61https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/brent-arnold-speaks-with-the-globe-and-mailSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Brent Arnold, a partner at Gowling WLG specializing in cyber security, discussed how shifts in Canada’s relationship with the U.S. are raising new concerns around data sovereignty.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z89de5fe6-3713-4e98-9e70-1749916a728dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/wendy-wagner-discusses-tariffs-in-the-financial-postSpeaking recently with the Financial Post, Wendy Wagner, head of international trade and customs at Gowling WLG, discussed how Canadian companies are preparing for potential new U.S. tariffs and the broad impact these measures could have across various industries.Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:00:00 Z8784147f-3178-4bcc-a280-e87dce6057f1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/wendy-wagner-on-ctv-newsSpeaking recently with CTV News, Wendy Wagner, head of International Trade and Customs at Gowling WLG, provided insight into Canada’s legal options for challenging U.S. tariffs.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z12f425c8-242c-4aef-ae90-038205ca8ff9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-unveils-distinctive-new-look-for-london-officeGowling WLG has revealed a unique refurbishment for its London office, 4 More London Riverside, to provide an enhanced experience to its colleagues and clients.Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z3ae59bef-1735-429e-a456-70babb5e70b0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/ted-betts-weighs-in-on-trade-impacts-on-bnnSpeaking with BNN, Ted Betts, head of Infrastructure & Construction at Gowling WLG, discussed the potential consequences of U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z4c0ecc1a-e092-4520-a32c-9c01874fa37ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/alana-scotchmer-speaks-with-the-globe-and-mail-on-canadian-banking-barriers-and-trade-tensionsSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Alana Scotchmer provided insight into the forces that constrain new entrants in Canada’s banking sector. The article explores the challenges and opportunities for banking market entry for both Canadian and international applicants.Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z7f1c3a59-1d67-4480-849c-918d3ec7b6c5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/eric-hendry-comments-on-digital-services-tax-in-the-financial-postSpeaking recently with the Financial Post, Eric Hendry, a tax lawyer at Gowling WLG, weighed in on the potential impact of U.S. tariffs on Canada’s proposed Digital Services Tax (DST).Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Zcc3379a7-282a-4a42-9e02-3eb3095dde22https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/tom-timmins-weighs-in-with-bnn-bloombergSpeaking recently with BNN Bloomberg, Thomas Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG’s Energy Group, discussed Canada’s role in the global critical minerals market amid growing concerns over tariff tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities.Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Zd5104c4a-ca98-4f51-bc1f-964f152c8198https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/maddi-thomas-speaks-to-the-globe-and-mailSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Maddi Thomas of Gowling WLG provided insight on a pivotal tax case ruling that resolves a longstanding debate regarding surviving spouses’ rights under Canadian tax laws.Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Zd1681835-2384-45e7-853d-67775c4d8adfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/melissa-tehrani-on-the-rise-of-canadian-hushing-in-canadian-lawyerSpeaking recently with Canadian Lawyer, Melissa Tehrani, leader of Gowling WLG’s National Advertising & Product Regulatory Group, examined how businesses with ties to both Canada and the U.S. are navigating the risks of “Made in Canada” claims. As trade tensions persist, some companies are downplaying their Canadian identity to avoid potential fallout—a trend Tehrani refers to as “Canadian-hushing.”Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z3b3ddbd6-1d71-4e83-a95e-c5617033faa0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/ted-betts-discusses-us-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-with-ctv-and-globalSpeaking recently with CTV News and Global News, Ted Betts, head of infrastructure and construction at Gowling WLG, weighed in on the impact of newly imposed U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. The tariffs, introduced by the U.S. government, are expected to drive up costs across the construction industry in both Canada and the United States.Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Zedb8fc88-b2d0-4782-8ae1-03f8524e9b2fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/chambers-global-2025The 2025 edition of Chambers Global has recognised Gowling WLG among the top international law firms in 14 practice areas. In addition, the guide ranked 48 lawyers across 23 practice areas.Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z52ac8258-0188-4713-900c-b7c99730289chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/alana-scotchmer-on-the-international-scrutiny-facing-the-canadian-banking-sectorSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Alana Scotchmer provided insight into the forces that constrain new entrants in Canada's banking sector. The article explores the challenges and opportunities for banking market entry for both Canadian and international applicants.Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Zcd5c3ec0-e37e-44ab-b0f0-0ebf8223e883https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/andrew-bratt-in-canadian-hr-reporterSpeaking recently with Canadian HR Reporter, Andrew Bratt, leader of Gowling WLG’s Employment, Labour & Equalities Group, discussed how the temporary pause on U.S. tariffs offers Canadian employers a crucial window to prepare for potential trade disruptions.Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z5c06d745-2f8f-43ba-afc9-e8704b556c4ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/wtr-1000-2025The World Trademark Review (WTR) has once again recognised Gowling WLG as one of the top international trademark firms in its 2025 edition of WTR 1000.Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z318d68e3-a1ac-4aff-9914-54e31424702dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/alana-scotchmer-discusses-canadian-banking-regulation-in-the-financial-postSpeaking recently with the Financial Post, Alana Scotchmer, a partner at Gowling WLG, provided insight into the impact of potential U.S. tariffs on Canada’s banking sector and the regulatory environment for foreign banks operating in the country.Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z9da98cc6-54b2-4354-9a1b-c939e2bb6046https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/melissa-tehrani-speaks-with-bnn-bloomberg-on-buy-canadian-advertising-rulesSpeaking recently with BNN Bloomberg, Melissa Tehrani, leader of Gowling WLG’s national advertising and product regulatory group, weighed in on the growing "Buy Canadian" movement and the legal considerations businesses must keep in mind when making domestic origin claims.Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z0583eaaf-9577-414a-bb40-f90377a51d95https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/energy-transition-sector-team-named-in-top-10-of-inspiratias-2024-legal-adviser-league-tablesGowling WLG has been named among the Top 10 law firms for energy transition by Inspiratia in its 2024 Legal Adviser League Tables.Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Z95098462-4f09-4083-9f65-beb833075539https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/alana-scotchmer-in-the-globe-and-mail-on-financial-risksSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Alana Scotchmer, partner in Gowling WLG’s Financial Services Regulation Group, discussed why some Canadians are having their bank accounts unexpectedly closed—and the significant risks banks face in managing financial crime compliance.Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00 Zf5c893fb-660c-4c33-b05a-83deda6bacebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/fiona-nicholls-the-lawyer-hot-100Gowling WLG's Fiona Nicholls, Head of Assurance, Environment and ESG Strategy, listed in The Lawyer Hot 100Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z804528e0-4b39-460c-850c-3bac7c5d0f4ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/andrew-lamb-quoted-in-the-logicSpeaking recently with The Logic, Andrew Lamb, head of oil and gas at Gowling WLG, provided his perspective on the significant cost-cutting measures made by Canada’s oilsands producers. The article explores the industry's response to volatile market conditions and increasing sustainability expectations.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z7a44807c-a05a-44b0-a8e3-e5c5de629e33https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/ben-hudson-quoted-in-canadian-lawyerSpeaking recently with Canadian Lawyer, Ben Hudson, a partner in Gowling WLG's Tax Group, addressed the Canada Revenue Agency's (CRA) decision to continue enforcing capital gains rules despite Parliament being prorogued.Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z72fd1f5a-40f0-4a00-8be8-ec74b6512befhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/john-sorensen-appointed-to-the-tax-court-of-canadaJohn Sorensen, a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office and National Leader of the firm’s Tax Dispute Resolution Group, has been appointed a judge of the Tax Court of Canada.Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z95a7e68d-69a8-4fac-b712-c0e428bf7586https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/antoine-guilmain-quoted-in-globe-and-mail-and-canadian-pressAs discussions around artificial intelligence (AI) legislation evolve in Canada, the prorogation of Parliament has left the future of AI regulation uncertain.Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Zc5604d23-c85a-4518-8090-e8bbf5d640e5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/chris-bown-in-canadian-lawyerSpeaking recently with Canadian Lawyer, Dr. Christopher Bown shared his insights on the evolving intellectual property landscape in Canada and his new role as leader of Gowling WLG’s Canadian Patent Group.Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z17e8df7e-c8d8-4fc4-a26e-f9f5896c75c0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/antoine-guilmain-in-la-presse-and-chrIn recent interviews with La Presse and Canadian HR Reporter, Antoine Guilmain, co-leader of Gowling WLG's Cyber Security & Data Protection Group, shared his insights on a significant decision by the Commission for Access to Information regarding the use of biometric data.Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z98b978c4-b121-41a7-a7a2-7f555f5745e5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/jessica-foster-joins-gowling-wlg-infrastructure-construction-groupGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Jessica Foster as a partner in the firm’s Infrastructure & Construction Group, based in Toronto.Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Zce469a9d-e95e-4e4b-8801-186fb298bb8dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/james-plotkin-and-thomas-yates-coauthor-canadian-chapter-of-international-arbitrationArbitration partners James Plotkin and Thomas Yates have authored the Canadian chapter of the second edition of the Handbook on Third-Party Funding in International Arbitration. The handbook explores the intricate landscape of third-party funding (TPF) in arbitration and contains 40 country-specific reports.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Zd6ee7e37-2e99-403b-a6fa-20b6282b7858https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/chris-bown-appointed-leader-of-gowling-wlg-patent-group-in-canadaGowling WLG is pleased to announce Dr. Christopher Bown as the new national leader of the firm’s Patent Group in Canada, succeeding John Harris.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z1f6a8b83-c88e-46b4-a898-79467fb88c01https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/prorogation-mediaOn January 6, 2025, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will step down from his role as soon as a replacement is chosen to lead the Liberal Party of Canada.Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Zb2f8f930-1524-478f-8108-7b464f5488f3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/andrew-bratt-and-sara-josselyn-featured-in-bltIn a recent article for Business Law Today, Gowling WLG partners Andrew Bratt and Sara Josselyn shed light on the hidden risks associated with unpaid vacation pay on incentive compensation in Canadian M&A transactions. The article discusses how overlooked vacation pay liabilities can create significant post-closing issues for buyers.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Zcbf5f208-5b12-4be2-b523-11d2fdfb2250https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2025/lexpert-2025-leading-500-cross-border-lawyersSeven Gowling WLG lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Lexpert's Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada (formerly the Lexpert/ALM 500).Tue, 14 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Zf1d3815d-2e85-4df7-a568-28875ed8ffe8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2025/gowling-wlg-canada-expands-partnership-with-19-new-professionalsGowling WLG (Canada) LLP is delighted to welcome 19 legal professionals to its partnership.Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00 Z41a411a6-ff65-4b3a-b968-0ec3c12cf7c0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/alana-scotchmer-interviewed-in-reuters-and-the-globe-and-mailIn recent interviews with Reuters and The Globe and Mail, Alana Scotchmer, a partner in Gowling WLG’s FSxT Group, highlighted new measures outlined in the Fall Economic Statement to strengthen Canada’s anti-money laundering regime, including the announcement of stricter penalties for financial crimes, and considered Ottawa’s motivations for these changes.Fri, 20 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Z322930b2-9d11-4eff-9b71-27c03102a2abhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/tom-timmins-in-globe-and-mailSpeaking recently with The Globe and Mail, Thomas Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG's Energy Group, provided expert insights into the potential consequences of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's proposal to terminate energy exports to the United States.Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Z26f458a0-3df6-44be-86d2-d2b8993de3ebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/shereen-samuels-canada-top-10-diversity-and-culture-impact-leaders-for-2024We are proud to celebrate Shereen Samuels, Gowling WLG Canada's Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), on being named one of Canada's Top 10 Diversity and Culture Impact Leaders for 2024 by DiversityCan Magazine.Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Zb89b7128-719f-4ed4-90fc-0226d8f40386https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/wendy-wagner-on-cbc-canada-tonightIn a recent interview with CBC’s Canada Tonight, Wendy Wagner, partner and head of International Trade & Customs at Gowling WLG Canada, addressed concerns over President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to implement a 25% tariff on products imported from Canada and Premier Doug Ford’s recent threat to retaliate.Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Z0ab2c1fc-8dfc-4c20-bfae-9205520829e9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/adam-garetson-investing-newsAdam Garetson, speaking recently with Investing News for Gowling WLG’s Blockchain & Smart Contracts Group, shared his perspective on the ongoing debate over cryptocurrency regulation in the United States.Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Zdb2c3f5c-c921-4d14-975e-ff7b3b1e0020https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/thomas-timmins-on-bnn-and-in-g-and-mSpeaking recently with both BNN Bloomberg and The Globe and Mail, Thomas Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG’s Energy Group, offered his perspective on Canada’s growing leadership in clean energy and the incoming President’s proposed tariff threats.Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Zfc25f876-10c9-4ac4-b5b7-deb9f9caf156https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/larissa-parker-in-carbon-pulseIn a recent article published by Carbon Pulse, Larissa Parker discusses Ottawa’s failure to set a climate target for the 2035 milestone year by December 1, 2024, as it was required by the Net Zero Emissions Accountability Act, S.C. 2021, c. 22. The deadline has now passed without comment from the federal government.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Z5096a73b-22e7-4ef7-98fa-eace922d68fbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/sara-josselyn-into-the-breach-podcastIn a recent episode of the Into the Breach podcast, Sara Josselyn, a partner in Gowling WLG’s M&A Group, shared her insights into the critical role underwriting counsel plays in the representations and warranties insurance (RWI) process.Tue, 10 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Zb277cfb5-438a-4a18-8aa0-1f6072278ea9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/iam-strategy-300-global-leaders-2025Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine has recognised eight professionals from Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property (IP) Group across four jurisdictions in the 2025 edition of IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders.Mon, 09 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Z8e449c35-6af8-452a-9afa-917253ba6650https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/chambers-fintech-2025For the seventh consecutive year, Gowling WLG has been named one of Canada’s “leading law firms” in Chambers FinTech.Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Z3286e255-4302-4734-8d58-f5bf849ad65ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/alexandra-sadvari-speaks-to-canadian-property-managementSpeaking recently with Canadian Property Management, Alexandra Sadvari, a partner in Gowling WLG's Environmental Group, shared insights on Ontario's reconsideration of its land use policies and the potential implications for development timelines.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Zf654d91d-bbba-475f-9842-80251ecc1208https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/lexology-client-choice-awards-2025Ottawa partners Paula Clancy and Eric Macramalla have been recognized for their work in trademarks as 2025 recipients of the Lexology Client Choice Awards.Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z3dc5155d-4c04-4645-ab71-27ffa4caa30chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/gowling-wlg-recognised-in-the-legal-500-uk-green-guide-2025-and-green-ambassadors-listGowling WLG is featured for a second consecutive year in The Legal 500 UK Green Guide 2025 and Sustainability Partner Ben Stansfield is named among its new UK list of Green Ambassadors.Wed, 27 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Zc34403b1-b9bf-4734-a061-e8ae0d0740a9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/wendy-wagner-quoted-in-bnn-bloombergIn a recent interview with BNN Bloomberg, Wendy Wagner, partner and head of International Trade & Customs at Gowling WLG, addressed concerns over President-elect Donald Trump's plan to implement a 25% tariff on products imported from Canada.Tue, 26 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Ze4540ac9-6e1c-4535-b697-051404355fc9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/lexpert-rising-star-2024Gowling WLG is pleased to honour its construction & infrastructure law partner Natasha Rana for being named among Lexpert's 2024 "Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40."Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z7879e330-032d-4368-af0c-28b4acd74f4ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/lexpert-special-edition-litigation-2024Lexpert has selected 14 Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation.Thu, 21 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Zdd3e4120-f684-4a19-a8f1-eb1e985c16bchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/unlocking-ontario-grid-potential-the-globe-and-mailIn a recent opinion piece for The Globe and Mail, Gowling WLG partners Thomas J. Timmins, Robert Hull, and Paul Carenza, and articling student Sukhman Sangha, highlight the critical need for federal action to enable greater private ownership in Ontario's municipal utility sector.Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Zdeee948b-0f5c-4ece-b7a6-e16d10469ddehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/carson-healey-speaks-to-canadian-hr-reporterIn a recent interview with Canadian HR Reporter, Carson Healey, an associate in Gowling WLG's Employment, Labour & Equalities Group, discussed the critical importance of employer-led workplace investigations.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z651d15b1-d643-4650-ad2e-90d738691a06https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/kate-yurkovich-journal-of-corporate-renewalIn a recent feature in the Journal of Corporate Renewal, Kate Yurkovich, an associate in Gowling WLG’s Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency & Advisory Group, shared insights on her career trajectory and the experiences that have shaped her passion for restructuring law.Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Zd4aa4251-850b-41dd-bb43-1cc042d9140bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/al-hounsell-joins-gowling-wlg-as-director-of-ai-innovation-knowledgeAs a firm committed to exploring new frontiers in pursuit of its clients’ success, Gowling WLG is delighted to welcome Al Hounsell as National Director of AI, Innovation and Knowledge in Canada.Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Zbaa64cef-0b6c-427b-a428-d1fbda251a6ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/brent-arnold-cbc-the-national-interviewSpeaking recently with Ian Hanomansing on CBC's The National, Gowling WLG partner and cyber security lawyer Brent Arnold dissected Ottawa's relatively subdued response to threat the social media app potentially poses. Such threats include granting a foreign entity access to Canadians' private information and enabling it to influence Canadian elections.Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Zcbeec488-ad30-408d-870b-2f98a5a90745https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/the-legal-500-canada-2025In the 2025 edition of The Legal 500 Canada, Gowling WLG has been ranked across 26 practice areas. Notably, the firm has achieved Tier 1 honours for the eighth consecutive year in Intellectual Property (IP) and the fifth consecutive year in Indigenous Law.Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z4ba4ec1b-3dc9-4fb6-9493-c951265f84d7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/wendy-wagner-bnn-bloombergOn Wednesday, Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States, sparking concerns about potential shifts in U.S. trade policies with Canada.Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Zd3f70d3c-0469-4bdd-aead-2eb89d5cb160https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2024/kim-walker-joins-gowling-wlg-commercial-lending-practiceFormer CDIC Director, Legal Services Kim Walker joins Gowling WLG, strengthening commercial lending practiceThu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Zc86e7c76-d4ff-430b-9720-e87475eeb204https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/gowling-wlg-recognised-in-the-times-best-law-firms-2025Gowling WLG has been commended in five legal categories in The Times Best Law Firms 2025.Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z3bbab4a4-0a7e-4e25-bbb7-97e7e079a5e3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/parna-sabet-stephenson-speaks-to-the-logicThe Logic reported that the federal government plans to phase out and ultimately eliminate "screen scraping," a data-harvesting method where consumers enable third-party services to access their financial data by sharing their bank login credentials.Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Zff72dfe3-dd62-469b-b0e4-007b3c8d5430https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/parna-sabet-stephenson-speaks-to-financial-postCanada's Retail Payment Activities Act came into force last week, requiring approximately 3,000 payment service providers (PSPs) to register with the Bank of Canada before Nov. 15 or risk fines up to $10 million.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Zf6269888-b647-4857-a127-0d6786b4cccbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/q3-2024-mid-market-ma-league-tablesLSEG Deals Intelligence has published its mid-market M&A legal advisory league tables for the third quarter of 2024.Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 Z603e4d5b-3322-4748-afae-e2f4989d6207https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/award-winning-real-estate-team-grows-in-germanyGowling WLG has recruited leading real estate lawyer Nicolas Deuerling to join its expanding Frankfurt office. Nicolas Deuerling will be joined by his team of a counsel (Matthias Fischer) and two associates (Kai-Steffen Knapp and Susanne Schaad) to strengthen the firm's real estate practice in Germany, led by Dr. Wolfram Paetzold.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z9acb63e8-2e0b-40fd-a724-d0af10dfbcechttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/best-law-firms-canada-2025Best Lawyers® has named Gowling WLG the 2025 "Law Firm of the Year" for Advertising and Marketing Law in the inaugural edition of Best Law Firms™ – Canada.Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z3565fdef-6eff-4f85-b218-4655bc780883https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/lewis-retik-and-jacques-shore-operation-abraham-globe-and-mailA moving Globe & Mail feature published recently recounts the harrowing story of Operation Abraham, an initiative co-founded by Gowling WLG partners Lewis Retik and Jacques J.M. Shores, as well as former Afghan journalist Dr. Farouq Samim, to help Afghan allies escape persecution from the Taliban.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z33211fbd-0f2e-490c-b8c8-cbe54d353a9dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/energy-transition-team-success-in-inspiratia-q3-2024-legal-adviser-league-tablesGowling WLG has been named one of the leading firms for energy transition by Inspiratia in its Q3 2024 Legal Adviser League Tables.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Zd7821577-305f-400d-968b-56081df9cfd8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/iam-global-leaders-2025Eleven Gowling WLG IP professionals from across four countries have been named among the "world's top private practice experts in the field of patents" in the 2025 edition of IAM Global Leaders.Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z6bfd0cec-ecb6-4725-93e7-e55ccf712655https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-expands-tax-group-in-canadaWe are pleased to welcome partners Lesley Kim and Victoria Rodrigues and counsel John Campbell to Gowling WLG’s Tax Group in Toronto. These accomplished lawyers bring extensive experience in domestic and cross-border taxation matters, including in the context of complex transactions such as corporate reorganizations and M&A, and tax disputes.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Zd5a4d068-34a8-440f-93cf-7010caab02c1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/andrew-bratt-canadian-hr-reporterWell-drafted termination clauses in employment contracts can offer significant leverage during negotiations in court.Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Zb2304ce2-b0a6-4c43-b7ea-92424ddc1660https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/wipr-2024World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) has again recognized Gowling WLG as a top-performing firm in its annual WIPR Insights Global Trade Secrets Rankings.Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z268fb4f3-1986-4f54-a30e-05d6458406dfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/antoine-guilmain-la-presseIn Quebec, the use of biometric technologies by businesses to monitor employee activities is growing, raising significant privacy concerns.Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z408883bc-e4b2-4b0c-ab52-1db72ff78b24https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/global-ip-awards-2024Gowling WLG was awarded "Trademark Firm of the Year" for Canada at the 2024 Global IP Awards.Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Zfd131598-2809-4b3a-9bb7-4a67f03016b8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/best-law-firms-germany-2025The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany™ has recognised the firm nationally in two practice areas and regionally awarded in a further eight, in recognition of remarkable performance in the region over the last 12 months.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Za8bc5b37-074d-4560-a5cf-2b9afb2c3e5bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/gowling-wlg-named-leading-firm-by-chambers-and-partners-in-uk-2025-rankingsGowling WLG has been ranked in the Chambers & Partners UK 2025 directory rankings.Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Za6b0f7ed-a743-45ea-95e1-835895374cechttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/brent-arnold-cbc-podcastTicketmaster is grappling with alleged ticket fraud involving Taylor Swift concert tickets, prompting a new policy that limits transfers or resales to 72 hours before the show. While the company has not confirmed if this directly addresses fraud concerns, efforts to recover lost tickets are underway.Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z12ee4794-98b3-4da2-be04-79e6ea17726fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/lexpert-special-edition-insolvency-and-restructuring-2024Lexpert has selected 11 Lexpert-ranked Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring.Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z5bc0737a-d53d-4d97-b282-6e6e2a4e1f4ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/bill-macgregor-toronto-starCanada’s Immigration Department has updated its policy on intra-company transfer (ICT) work permits, which is expected to make it more difficult for multinational companies to bring overseas employees to Canada.Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Ze928c7a3-e2fc-4eb2-9d6b-461c96fb3864https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/kate-featherstone-joins-gowling-wlgInternational law firm Gowling WLG has strengthened its UK Tax team with the appointment of Kate Featherstone as a partner.Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z18c64d31-c281-49c5-979b-ec3b2ae036d0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/konstantine-ketsetzis-joins-gowling-wlg-in-hamiltonGowling WLG is delighted to welcome Konstantine Ketsetzis to its Hamilton office as a partner in the firm’s Corporate Practice Group. Focusing his practice on M&A transactions, shareholder disputes and commercial contracts, Konstantine joins the firm with broad experience helping businesses streamline and de-risk the opportunities critical to their success.Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Zb930676e-6590-4258-83a7-bdcba9b9603fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/latinvex-recognizes-france-tenailleFrance Tenaille, partner and leader of Gowling WLG's Latin America Group, has been selected for inclusion in Latinvex's 2024 editions of Latin America: Top 100 Lawyers and Latin America: Top 100 Female Lawyers.Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z56d559f4-d364-4389-bd32-d6de475ac4e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2024/gowling-wlg-canada-achieves-mansfield-certification-plusToday Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP achieved Mansfield Rule 7.0 Certification Plus, underscoring the firm’s ongoing commitment to increasing equitable access to leadership opportunities and ensuring that leaders in these roles reflect the full diversity of the firm’s people and clients.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z5e3768d7-f730-43f1-b675-f3e6849e56bchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/gowling-wlg-named-top-tier-firm-in-the-legal-500-uk-2025-rankingsGowling WLG has been named 'Top Tier' firm in The Legal 500 UK 2025 rankings. In recognition of our leading commercial and legal talent in the UK, Gowling WLG claims a total 65 practice area rankings, including 15 prestigious 'Tier 1' listings.Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Zecff9ef4-6c91-4e3d-9df2-94d4fb019eechttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/loretta-pugh-joins-gowling-wlgInternational law firm Gowling WLG has strengthened its Data Protection and Cyber Security team with the appointment of Loretta Pugh as a partner in London.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Zd1cfcfa3-0b9e-49c7-8f58-8099f55e14a1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/frank-sur-on-bnn-bloombergA recent Supreme Court case in Canada could redefine disclosure practices for public companies. The case examines what qualifies as a “material change” in operations and the timing of such disclosures to investors.Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 Z03d89f30-9c10-4714-af64-08265cf76a27https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/chambers-canada-2025In the 2025 edition of Chambers Canada, 80 Gowling WLG lawyers earned 85 rankings across 42 practice areas. The firm was also recommended as a leading law firm in 41 practice areas, highlighting its continued excellence in delivering legal solutions.Thu, 26 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Zc59e6b18-1048-4b56-b068-5531198fd9bahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/gowling-wlg-is-proud-to-be-named-as-a-top-30-employer-for-working-families-2024The UK's national charity for working parents and carers, Working Families, has announced that Gowling WLG has been awarded a place on its prestigious and competitive list of the top family-friendly and flexible employers.Wed, 25 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Z8e563adc-eecd-4141-be8a-80d629cd2f2ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/gowling-wlg-crowned-life-sciences-team-of-the-year-at-the-2024-legal-business-awardsGowling WLG crowned Life Sciences Team of the Year at the 2024 Legal Business AwardsMon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Z668b8cdd-0751-4ffe-8f28-7728f9bbce2ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/itr-world-tax-2025The International Tax Review (ITR) has recognized Gowling WLG and several of its professionals in the 2025 edition of World Tax.Tue, 17 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Zca2fad37-e1c4-419c-be23-6463717685e7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-strengthens-energy-transition-team-with-corporate-partner-appointmentGowling WLG has strengthened its Energy Transition team with appointment of Corporate Partner Will Glover.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Z9452ddcb-eaa4-47e2-a839-0b8670ab85f4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/lexpert-special-edition-energy-and-mining-2024Lexpert has selected 24 Lexpert-ranked Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Energy and Mining.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Z8ae4891e-6bf7-49fa-b65b-4240795d5377https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/lmg-life-sciences-2024-americas-awardsGowling WLG's Life Sciences team has received the award for "Impact Deal of the Year" at the LMG Life Sciences 2024 Americas Awards.Mon, 09 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Zcf9c8934-6deb-43ed-bbc0-ae1f15e3e0d4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-welcomes-leading-dispute-resolution-partner-at-the-next-stage-of-growth-in-germanyGowling WLG has further bolstered its practice in Germany with the appointment of Nils Kupka. As part of the firm's growth strategy in Europe.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Z3987bba1-6ef2-402f-81ab-d1ffff961c0ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/ian-mitchell-bnn-bloombergIan Mitchell, co-leader of Gowling WLG’s global Mining Group, recently appeared on BNN Bloomberg to discuss the evolving risk landscape – for miners and investors alike – surrounding Canada’s critical minerals sector.Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Ze0b11367-8142-4c66-8c4e-b80ed49c9899https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/jordan-epstein-canadian-lawyerThe U.S. Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule to ban non-compete agreements, which prevent employees from working for competitors or starting their own businesses after leaving a job. Although the rule was slated for September, legal challenges have left its future uncertain.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Z36cca579-a3f2-4a49-b5cf-5fff2a5ef734https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/canadian-lawyer-top-25-most-influential-lawyersAlyssa Tomkins, a distinguished partner in Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office, has been recognized as one of Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for 2024 in the Human Rights, Advocacy and Criminal category.Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 Zfe8c2f43-6cae-42fd-9473-d7cf72a3ee19https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/iam-strategy-300-2024The 2024 edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine has recognised eight professionals across four offices from Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property (IP) Group.Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Zc8c4a343-673b-4400-8a82-162f2db80e9chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/best-lawyers-in-canada-2025The 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ has recognized 287 Gowling WLG lawyers, with a total of 519 rankings across 63 practice areas.Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z4e036479-7b60-4c9c-a75c-5630d9042139https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/bart-sarsh-joins-gowling-wlg-in-hamiltonGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Bart Sarsh as a Partner in the firm's Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency & Advisory Group in Hamilton.Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z79eaf593-353e-4d6e-9fec-483a30008f48https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/patrick-laycock-joins-gowling-wlg-calgary-ip-groupWe’re excited to welcome Patrick Laycock as a partner in our Intellectual Property Group in Calgary. With over 16 years of experience supporting businesses with the protection and commercialization of their pioneering inventions and industrial designs, Patrick’s experience spans electronics, optics and computer and software technologies, as well as gas technologies.Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z5e5fbbfb-80c7-4269-93d8-2c3303df65e6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/managing-ip-2024-ip-stars-firm-rankingsGowling WLG's intellectual property (IP) teams in Canada, and the UK have been recognised in Managing IP's "IP Stars" 2024 copyright and IP transactions firm rankings.Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Zd6823f59-d04d-4bb2-9736-860ad525f048https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/gowling-wlg-proud-to-retain-mansfield-uk-certificationGowling WLG is proud to have successfully retained Mansfield UK Certification for the second year in a row.Wed, 14 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Zce0d2c67-1058-4724-8f88-48f34d70b9a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/melissa-tehrani-canadian-lawyerThe final draft of Québec's French language advertising and marketing regulations under Bill 96 provides some clarity, including the requirement that French text in signage and commercial advertising must occupy twice the space of text in other languages. However, uncertainties remain, especially regarding product packaging and labelling.Tue, 13 Aug 2024 00:00:00 Z37a8dd56-e65e-46c4-a473-733f2c45942ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/inspiratia-h1-2024-legal-adviser-rankingsGowling WLG has been named one of the leading firms for energy transition by Inspiratia in its H1 2024 legal adviser rankings.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z86f4c777-739c-4754-960e-f23113aec908https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2024/german-federal-association-of-corporate-lawyers-strategic-partnershipGowling WLG Germany has entered into a strategic partnership with the Federal Association of Corporate Lawyers, the largest independent interest group for lawyers in companies, institutions, associations, and corporations in Germany. The network includes in-house lawyers from more than 1,400 legal departments across 34 specialist and regional groups.Mon, 29 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z248376e5-30c1-44c6-9f78-0c1da708b850https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/alana-scotchmer-canadian-lawyer-interviewClimate change and extreme weather events, such as wildfires and warmer temperatures, are significantly affecting risks in the Canadian insurance industry. The increased frequency and severity of these events recently has the potential to change how insurance companies underwrite and cover losses relating to wildfires.Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z31d24d9c-2d30-49ac-aa2e-c68e745b515dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/making-transport-for-the-futureInternational law firm Gowling WLG, in collaboration with London Transport Museum, Mott MacDonald and Hitachi Rail, has launched a new report, 'Making transport fit for the future', which examines how transport can better support low-carbon futures by giving people more reasons to choose sustainable travel.Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Zb66f95fb-063a-4ea0-9e04-c6f5c5edf3fahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/gowling-wlg-named-a-best-workplace-for-womenGowling WLG has once again been recognised as a Best Workplace for Women by Great Place to Work UK. The firm has been ranked 29th in the 'super-large' category, which includes organisations with more than 1,000 employees.Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Za1514c48-0fae-4603-91df-75bb323d55cehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/melissa-tehrani-talks-to-ctv-newsMelissa Tehrani, leader of Gowling WLG’s Advertising & Product Regulatory Group, recently discussed the outdoor signage requirements under Quebec's new language law (Bill 96) with CTV News.Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Zedb9b1c9-9bec-4a69-9df2-eb4ee2ea38cchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/brent-arnold-cbc-interviewIn an era where data breaches are becoming increasingly frequent, Ticketmaster is the latest company to fall victim. An unauthorized third party accessed a cloud database, compromising personal information such as names, emails, phone numbers, and payment card details.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Zbb8154a8-0700-4cea-a694-56b6da59a4e2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/chambers-high-net-worth-2024Chambers and Partners has recognized Gowling WLG among the top Canadian firms in the area of private wealth law in the 2024 edition of Chambers High Net Worth.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z6c9926a7-4740-482c-909d-1e5a2e36132fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/gowling-wlg-lawyers-recognised-by-ibljThe joint heads of Gowling WLG's India Group, Sunil Kakkad and Anurag (Ragi) Singh have been named among the 2024 Top 100 international lawyers by India Business Law Journal.Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Z5ec84e0b-8250-491f-991a-39202c0bb195https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/alana-scotchmer-quoted-in-yahoo-financeInsurance experts are increasingly concerned that wildfires, along with other climate-driven extreme weather events, are significantly contributing to rising property insurance costs – and may even render certain insurance products commercially untenable. These changes may affect the availability of both residential and commercial insurance options over time.Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Za9f85ab4-d366-4e76-adf5-f6b9619353b6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/dr-wittinghofer-arbitration-thought-leaderGowling WLG Frankfurt Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution (Germany) Dr Mathias-Wittinghofer, FCIArb has been named in the JUVE Top 30 party representatives in international and national arbitration 2024 rankings, and the Who's Who Legal ("WWL"): Thought Leaders Germany 2024 lists.Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 Zd42d7b00-3795-4fef-8f5d-b640b5198c2ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/canadian-lawyer-5-star-pro-bono-firms-reportGowling WLG has been honoured as one of Canada’s leading pro bono firms in the second edition of Canadian Lawyer’s 5-Star Pro Bono Firms Report.Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z326072fd-cd74-419e-ab36-41929719afbahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/uks-best-workplaces-for-wellbeing-2024Gowling WLG has been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplace for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work UK, placing 42nd in the 'super-large' category.Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z7437d14a-a0de-48af-a554-1a361ef4c761https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/business-of-cannabis-awardsGowling WLG's Cannabis Group has won the 'Law Firm of the Year' award at the Business of Cannabis Awards 2024 which took place in London.Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z785db29a-ccd2-4477-bded-e2cb9ab5013fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/new-paris-intellectual-property-teamAs part of its pan-European and international growth strategy, Gowling WLG is strengthening its Paris office, welcoming Marianne Schaffner who joins the firm's global IP team.Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z5c5a708a-d03b-4697-a5a1-45b29c6334efhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/chinese-ipr-recognitionThe Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China has recognised a counterfeiting case, in which Gowling WLG acted for Dyson Technology Limited, as one of the "Top 10 Typical IPR Protection Cases" in 2023.Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Zf034e009-dc96-461a-9b9b-907d908057f0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/best-lawyers-uk-france-and-germany-2025-guides47 lawyers from Gowling WLG's UK, France and Germany offices have been named 'Best Lawyers®' in the 2025 edition of the global peer review publication.Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z5f8b2266-d06a-49d8-a2b7-d375af0811f3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/brent-arnold-speaks-with-lexpertAs artificial intelligence (AI) and biometric technologies continue to progress at a fast pace, Canada is advancing two critical bills to address emerging privacy and cyber security challenges. Focusing on AI and critical infrastructure, Bill C-26 and Bill C-27 represent a significant push to adapt Canadian legislation for an uncertain new era of innovation.Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Za25623fd-86a0-42f5-bc01-e6b15aec4a22https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/mark-giavedoni-quoted-in-law-timesIn a recent interview with Law Times, Mark Giavedoni, newly appointed leader of Gowling WLG's Canadian Real Estate Group, discussed key trends in Ontario real estate law and the broader national housing crisis.Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z00cc9e0f-bcbb-404c-b0ce-0fd37b3d2a97https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/lexpert-special-edition-tech-and-health-sciences-2024Sixty-one Lexpert-ranked Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada have been included in the 2024 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Zf7b87839-b42d-4510-baeb-623363c152f6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/aarij-wasti-speaks-with-thomson-reutersAarij Wasti, a partner in Gowling WLG’s Entertainment & Sports Law Group, recently shared his perspectives on the future impact of generative AI in sports law during a three-part interview series with Thomson Reuters MENA at the Arab Lawyers Forum in Doha, Qatar.Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z51a44abd-f8f0-42bd-bba4-51a0faecb5eehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2024/asim-iqbal-joins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is delighted to announce the addition of Asim Iqbal as a partner in our Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency and Advisory Group. Based in the Toronto office, Asim brings a wealth of experience in restructuring and insolvency law, further enhancing our ability to serve clients with complex financial challenges.Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Zc1cb1742-feef-4183-af90-627a3bd48046https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2024/nicholas-kluge-to-head-commercial-litigation-groupGowling WLG is delighted to announce Nicholas Kluge as the new leader of the firm's Commercial Litigation Group in Canada. He succeeds Scott Kugler.Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z6d13f64a-50ac-451e-91ac-462632cc758ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/corporate-comms-team-recognised-ice-awardsGowling WLG's Corporate Communications team has won Bronze in the 'Best internal publication: Digital' category at the Internal Communications and Engagement Awards 2024 ("ICE Awards").Fri, 14 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z4bd3dbd0-e0d3-4d5e-9f31-caddc7605eechttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-awards-2024-life-sciences-scholarshipGowling WLG is delighted to award the firm's $5,000 Life Sciences, Society & the Law Scholarship to Charlotte Burke, a second-year law student at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie University.Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Zcb2b07b7-c03a-485e-b2ed-8848cd3b8843https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/iam-patent-1000-2024The 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals has recognised members of Gowling WLG's global Patents Group across five jurisdictions. In total, the guide distinguished 38 patent professionals in the litigation, prosecution and transaction categories.Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Ze10f4597-f845-4ac2-a95b-ab3542ecfaa4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2024/waswanipi-energy-project-completeGowling WLG is honoured to have advised the Cree First Nation of Waswanipi on one of the first large energy infrastructure projects to be wholly owned by an Indigenous community in Canada and the first such project in the province of Québec.Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Ze97fe733-0318-4009-b05b-32ca37445555https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/uk-pensions-awards-2024From a competitive short-list of seven firms, Gowling WLG has been named Pensions Litigation Firm of the Year at the prestigious Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards 2024. This recognises, not only the high-profile cases we have conducted on behalf of our clients, but also our success in resolving issues behind ‘closed doors’ at an early stage to avoid disputes.Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z9665b70b-0834-4955-b4f2-472e0578419bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/managing-ip-2024-top-250-women-in-ipFor the second consecutive year, Managing IP (MIP) has named Gowling WLG partners Alexandra Brodie and Shelagh Carnegie among the top female IP lawyers in the world in its annual global list of the "Top 250 Women in IP."Fri, 07 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Ze6fae50c-0e3f-49c4-b55f-98aa8546bdfehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/managing-ip-2024-ip-stars-individual-rankingsTwenty-nine Gowling WLG professionals from across the firm's offices in Canada, China, France, the UAE and the UK have been distinguished as 2024 'IP Stars' by Managing IP.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 Z9430e3c0-ed7b-4427-b333-abf9ded8775fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/mark-giavedoni-named-leader-of-real-estate-groupMark Giavedoni, a partner based in Gowling WLG's Hamilton office, has become the next leader of the firm’s Real Estate Sector and Practice Group in Canada.Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 Z0516935e-eec3-46cf-acf7-2d2385f687eehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/ontario-bar-association-recognizes-sahil-shoorGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Sahil Shoor, a partner in the firm's Waterloo Region office, is the 2024 recipient of the Ontario Bar Association's (OBA) Heather McArthur Memorial Young Lawyers' Award.Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00 Z51d0a093-09b4-4b43-b824-f22863125fcfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/ted-betts-lexpertIn April, Ottawa announced the new $6-billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund, a major investment intended to help tackle Canada’s housing affordability crisis.Thu, 23 May 2024 13:59:00 Zbe965193-c731-4e4a-a013-ae3264cc8367https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/tom-timmins-g-m-cbcIn recent interviews with CBC and the Globe and Mail, Thomas Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG’s Energy Group in Canada, discussed the future of renewable investment in Alberta following a wave of regulatory uncertainty.Thu, 23 May 2024 13:41:00 Z3e38e601-1831-4586-b303-2c74dfd65955https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/jacque-shores---the-hill-timesOn May 6, Canada introduced Bill C-70, the Countering Foreign Interference Act. The bill proposes a new Foreign Influence Transparency and Accountability Act, which would include a registry to track people and organizations that work to influence Canadian politics on behalf of foreign entities.Wed, 22 May 2024 00:00:00 Z984f0189-c02b-466b-8ff3-d87127ca8e41https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/mark-crane-lexpertSince the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's rising inflation rate, coupled with high financing costs and unpredictable pricing of goods and services, has significantly impacted infrastructure construction over the past few years.Tue, 21 May 2024 13:33:00 Z005d3e07-4323-408e-8f1f-a9e99df4fa62https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2024/andrea-pitts-joins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is delighted to welcome Andrea Pitts as a partner in the firm's Trademark, Brands & Design Group in Ottawa.Fri, 17 May 2024 19:40:00 Z4895e199-d4d3-496b-b5cf-872740245007https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2024/jason-kroft-joins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG welcomes Jason Kroft as partner and head of the firm’s new Structured Finance and Securitization Group. Based in Toronto, Jason brings over 25 years of experience in structured and specialized finance.Thu, 16 May 2024 20:49:00 Z550cbd1b-4b5a-4c69-b229-ff978965c309https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/alana-scotchmer-canadian-lawyerFacing increasing pressure to combat financial crimes like fraud and money laundering, Canada announced various measures in the 2024 budget aimed at strengthening enforcement.Thu, 16 May 2024 17:46:00 Z44ca1450-8afd-496e-bf0a-7371407a3a0dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/lexpert-special-edition-infrastructure-2024Lexpert has selected 27 Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure.Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:00 Z52f74b50-f2c1-4aaa-9ba2-08e0c957ef9ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/eric-macramalla-2024-lexology-north-america-awardsThis award recognizes the outstanding achievements and world-class client service in the legal industry for both individuals and teams across a range of practice areas in North America.Thu, 09 May 2024 12:00:00 Z491cb4d5-3bf9-4770-952b-bda379c98641https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/mark-crane-takes-the-helm-as-president-of-the-toroGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Mark Crane has been appointed President of the Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA), effective May 6.Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 Zeaaf491c-4e03-4874-8933-8aa838636c99https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/people-in-law-awards-2024Gowling WLG has won the 'Excellence in ED&I' award at the People in Law Awards 2024, which recognises the very best people achievements across the industry.Tue, 07 May 2024 00:00:00 Zc7aa3f29-50f1-4a8a-9285-90167609a915https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/tom-timmins-canadian-press-may-2024Following the recent termination of Capital Power’s $2.4-billion carbon capture and storage project in Alberta, Thomas Timmins, leader of Gowling WLG’s Energy Group in Canada, spoke to Canadian Press about the technology’s future commercial viability – particularly in light of persistent financial and technology uncertainties around large-scale projects.Mon, 06 May 2024 18:43:00 Zf50afb69-820e-4338-8050-870b7a8b0c23https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/paul-carenza-quoted-in-globe-and-mailIn a recent Globe & Mail article, David Milstead considers how the capital gains inclusion rate changes proposed in Budget 2024 will impact executives compensated, in whole or in part, through stock options.Fri, 03 May 2024 18:11:00 Z410a2b98-c461-4e8e-8e35-47f4843da911https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-partner-julie-laneGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Julie Lane as a partner in its Ottawa office. Working closely with colleagues in the firm’s Food & Beverage Group, Julie will harness her extensive sector background – including as former Chief Legal Officer (CLO) of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) – to help clients streamline the regulatory path to market and position themselves for commercial success.Fri, 03 May 2024 12:00:00 Z7cd3cc86-da95-4769-958f-95dae8a7ec0chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/top-uk-hydrogen-project-legal-advisorOur Energy Transition team has been named by Inspiratia as the top UK hydrogen project adviser for the period of 2020-2023, having advised HydrogenOne, the first London-listed fund investing in clean hydrogen, on a number of investments.Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 Z0437a16c-f91f-4e16-8376-a7c2ec0c3998https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-launches-etip-teamWe are pleased to launch our Energy Transition, Infrastructure and Projects (ETIP) team.Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 Z79a0451d-effa-4c9a-b51e-8e068936e529https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/new-partner-hire-in-constructions-disputes-teamInternational law firm Gowling WLG is further strengthening its construction disputes team with the hire of construction partner Jessica Tresham into its London office.Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 Zbd066777-e5b5-487d-9906-6db46d8ba8ffhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/projects-team-win-ijglobal-awardGowling WLG's Energy Transition, Infrastructure and Projects Team was awarded the 'Alternative Infrastructure Award' at the IJGLobal MENA Awards 2023 for the NEOM Residential Communities project.Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 Zc3b0d60e-91e2-48cf-89de-9532bb25895ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/mip-americas-awards-2024Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) has named Gowling WLG the Canadian "Firm of the Year – Trademark Prosecution" at the MIP Americas Awards 2024. MIP also awarded the firm’s Intellectual Property Group with the Canadian "Impact Case of the Year" accolade for dTechs EPM Ltd. v. British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:00:00 Z4d73ffe9-1195-429b-b9a9-59a4c401fbb4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/tilley-solar-project-w-cib-alexander-first-nationOn April 10, 2024, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced a financial close with Alexander First Nation, First Nation Power Development (FNpower) and Concord Green Energy on the upcoming Tilley Solar Project.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z68c620ba-2888-4f8d-8c45-f0965cfc30a9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/open-banking-is-coming-to-canadaIn the recent federal budget, Ottawa laid out, in its most unequivocal terms to date, the core pillars that will guide its approach to a “made in Canada” consumer-driven banking (a.k.a. “open banking”) framework.Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z88ffa6a6-80dc-41cd-8329-e498f23dabd8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/will-a-higher-capital-gains-inclusion-rate-affect-mutual-fund-investors-in-canadaIn Budget 2024, the federal government proposed to raise the capital gains inclusion rate for individuals, trusts and corporations.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:49:00 Z0d1d076b-f133-4828-9adf-adcb4b7a0d81https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/legal-charter-1-5-wins-at-legal-500-uk-esg-awardsThe Legal Charter 1.5 ('the Charter') has won the award for 'Best Environmental/Sustainability Strategy' at the Legal 500 UK ESG awards 2024.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Zed57d9ac-1408-4caf-9b09-9c112c65b34dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/energy-team-success-in-inspiratia-s-league-tableGowling WLG has been named one of the leading firms for renewables advisory by Inspiratia in its Energy Transition League Table for Q1 2024.Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z012c9441-780b-4861-8599-87b765d3ad59https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/m-a-league-tables-q1-2024When measured by volume of mid-market transactions, Gowling WLG has once again posted high deal numbers for Canada, the UK, Europe and globally, continuing its strong performance of the last several years.Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:00:00 Z065b5077-8b32-4fac-9edb-feb6a1fd02c2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/carl-hinzmann-investment-executive-interviewIn Budget 2024, the Department of Finance invited stakeholders to provide suggestions by July 15, 2024, on how the qualified investment rules could be modernized to improve the clarity and coherence of Canada’s registered plans regime.Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:06:00 Zc10e8c26-8649-4753-9b0b-6d77ef77ab1dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/vancouver-international-arbitration-centre-welcomeJames Plotkin, a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office, has been appointed to the board of directors of the Vancouver International Arbitration Centre (VanIAC).Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z83608556-5f93-4dc3-be28-5626204e079bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/lexpert-special-edition-finance-and-m-a-2024Lexpert has selected 45 Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A.Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:00:00 Z514968ea-ced9-4686-a396-fe215989332bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/managing-ip-emea-awards-2024Gowling WLG wins 'UK Design Firm of the Year" and 'UAE Trademark Firm of the Year" at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2024Fri, 12 Apr 2024 09:39:00 Z919517c6-99f2-4984-9c17-103b5e863690https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/financial-post-budget-2024In anticipation of the upcoming federal budget, Parna Sabet-Stephenson and Alana Scotchmer, members of Gowling WLG’s Financial Services and Technology (FSxT) Group, spoke to the Financial Post to discuss what the budget may have in store for Canada’s financial services sector, particularly with respect to open banking and financial crime.Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z45f974e1-5070-4bc8-9fb6-42dbe7512b1dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/fatima-israel-named-cgmoFatima Israel has been named Gowling WLG Canada’s first Chief Growth & Marketing Officer.Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z4e39ea53-709c-44d8-b4ac-8e80b0428446https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/neena-gupta-canadian-pressIn a time where Gen Z and millennial employees are taking to social media to share their emotional experience of being laid off by their employers, Neena Gupta, a partner in Gowling WLG’s Employment, Labour & Equalities Group, advises these individuals to be cautious of this trend.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:52:00 Zd2dfe496-03c4-4084-bbf2-0e28c07b560chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/new-partners-promoted-at-gowling-wlg-uk-llpGowling WLG (UK) LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Carter, Sara Chambers, Chris Letters and Senay Nihat as new partners. They will all be promoted into the partnership on 1 May 2024.Wed, 10 Apr 2024 14:11:00 Zb6567487-b0bc-477b-bc2a-58e952763741https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/josh-hanet-canadian-pressLast week, Josh Hanet, a commercial litigator in Gowling WLG’s Toronto office, commented in the Canadian Press about the value of participating in class-action lawsuits for consumers.Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:42:00 Za5870d11-8a36-41d1-9b65-56f0d4345a16https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/erin-runnalls-kcThe Government of Alberta has appointed Erin Runnalls, a partner in the firm's Calgary office, to the prestigious King's Counsel.Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Zfbf09252-177d-4416-9fbc-132528c29c8bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/ontario-panhandling-lawA landmark Superior Court decision released yesterday has struck down parts of Ontario’s long-criticized anti-panhandling law.Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Zfcfec887-a370-4346-afdb-0950110f7d27https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/stephen-pike-globeWith the May 31 modern slavery reporting deadline fast approaching, uncertainty remains among many organizations about who precisely the legislation covers and how it will be monitored and enforced.Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 Z3404b229-b169-41be-9a99-96d629292a6chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/influential-women-in-legal-techGinevra Saylor, National Director, Innovation and Knowledge Programs, at Gowling WLG Canada, has been recognized as one of five Influential Women in Legal Tech for 2024.Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Z21c8dd25-cd61-445c-ab6e-5bacd65bc7dbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-welcomes-litigator-michael-rankinGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Michael Rankin as a partner in the firm’s Ottawa office.Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Ze6942c35-e262-4400-960c-48bca287af97https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/cib-and-fnbc-groundbreaking-loan-agreementOn March 6, 2024, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) announced a groundbreaking $100-million loan participation agreement with the First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC), marking a significant move forward in facilitating infrastructure development within Indigenous communities.Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:20:00 Z3f8bc699-701c-4880-855f-7b0290b3b32ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/great-place-to-workGowling WLG is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the 24th year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Gowling WLG. This year, 83% of employees said it’s a great place to work.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:53:00 Ze2dc4d70-ae89-4ffc-90e9-e3a0aadc160ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/emma-cartledge-taylor-in-women-of-influence-listGowling WLG's Emma Cartledge-Taylor, planning senior associate, is named among The Planner magazine's Women of Influence 2024 – a list that celebrates the impact of women on planning and planners.Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Zc6b38277-9a30-4a2b-a546-94431eac873dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/deepak-gill-joins-capital-markets-groupGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Deepak Gill to its Capital Markets Group as a partner based in the firm’s Vancouver office.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:00:00 Z3a6a1820-72d3-49ee-bd4a-9a9d74b2e0a3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/chambers-middle-east-awards-win-for-gowling-wlgGowling WLG's Intellectual Property team in the Middle East has won 'UAE Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year' at the 2024 Chambers Middle East Awards.Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:46:00 Za8fc0136-a7f8-4a9a-bb94-d2e5e7bb804chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/thomson-reuters-stand-out-lawyers-2024-listFifty-two Gowling WLG lawyers have been named in the Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers list for 2024.Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:00 Z5aad0203-0a47-4351-893e-852666c366bbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/canadian-legal-lexpert-directory-2024In the 2024 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, 234 Gowling WLG lawyers earned 355 rankings across 54 practice areas. In addition, Gowling WLG was named a leading law firm in 28 practice areas with a total of 83 rankings across all its Canadian offices.Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 Z66da4275-fbbb-44d8-b095-1949a730bfa9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/tom-timmins-cbcLast week, Alberta's seven-month moratorium on renewable projects came to an end.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 00:00:00 Zfbc4458e-5099-42ac-ac84-9fd802f7998ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/innu-council-of-pessamitOn February 15, 2024, the Innu of Pessamit, a First Nation located on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River, signed an historic framework agreement with the Province of Québec.Wed, 28 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z036bb266-4154-44d2-b8d8-918204ac581dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-launches-saturn-serviceGowling WLG has launched its latest service, Saturn, that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to protect brands against online infringement.Tue, 27 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z55a78e46-2952-4f99-858e-ea37135ed964https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/julie-lanteigne-to-lead-gowling-wlg-s-reisgGowling WLG is pleased to announce Julie Lanteigne as the new leader of the firm's Real Estate Practice Group in Canada. She succeeds Joel Camley.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z8e3953d3-f0ba-4efc-b954-1544cd200c10https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-in-16-categoriesThe Gowling WLG global IP team has been recognised in 10 categories of the Managing IP EMEA Awards and in 6 categories of the Managing IP AMERICAS Awards 2024.Mon, 26 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z17529b55-a4a0-40e9-8f00-0ca3beabab16https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-international-arbitration-team-hireGowling WLG is further strengthening its International Arbitration practice and Disputes team with the appointment of international construction lawyer Peter Anagnostou in the Middle East.Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Zd02a80cb-a85c-4ae3-b07d-3bb9b5544631https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/brent-arnold-canadian-pressEarlier this week, the B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal ordered Air Canada to pay $800 to an aggrieved passenger who was given bad advice from the airline’s website chatbot.Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z63fd7001-140a-4ea9-bb7c-d80e8933ccc6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/chambers-global-2024The 2024 edition of Chambers Global has recognized Gowling WLG among the top international law firms in 16 practice areas. In addition, the guide ranked 38 lawyers in 21 practice areas.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:00:00 Zc5578eec-91bb-4df9-ad4e-befe82f0cae7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-welcomes-denis-v-keseris-as-partnerGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Denis Keseris to its Intellectual Property Group as a partner and patent agent. He will be based in the firm’s Montréal office.Thu, 15 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z95634271-a79e-41e0-9038-0108d633bcc1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/catherine-brayley-rejoins-gowling-wlg-tax-groupBased in the firm's Vancouver office, Cathie has over 37 years' experience guiding clients through all types of tax complexities, including with respect to Canada Revenue Agency audits and appeals, mergers and acquisitions, international and domestic investment structures, transactional insurance, and personal tax and estate planning.Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:54:00 Z7735b4c4-2825-424f-8492-a94f31c9359dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/wtr-1000-2024Gowling WLG was recognized as having leading domestic practices in Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as a leading foreign practice in China in WTR 1000 2024.Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:38:00 Z786d39e5-3fb2-4463-a2f5-4a606b5351achttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/apprenticeships-pathway-to-successWe are excited to be featured in news-style programme Apprenticeships: Pathway to Success, produced by ITN Business.Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Zf6bd4277-3c5b-41db-bc10-acf5ae947b91https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/aarij-wasti-canadian-pressThis past Sunday, FIFA announced its plan to host 13 World Cup games between Toronto and Vancouver in 2026 – a move that promises to significantly boost jobs and tourism in both cities.Tue, 06 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Zc14dfb03-ee5e-4d96-8576-7b6ba77ad8fdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-strengthens-global-tech-sector-teamInternational law firm Gowling WLG has strengthened its global Tech sector team with the appointment of Rebecca Burford as partner and UK Head of Tech Venture Capital.Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:00:00 Z84eed13d-c41e-4ade-8496-e0517b64fe03https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-welcomes-emma-pioli-as-incoming-chairInternational law firm Gowling WLG is pleased to announce Emma Pioli will become the UK LLP's new chair - effective from May 2024.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Zc9438461-1a57-4a03-ba97-c18f526c8c3bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-represents-government-of-nunavut-in-hiThe Nunavut Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement, the largest land transfer in Canada’s history, was signed on January 18, 2024.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Zfa511f6d-0bce-4806-9199-7a396e41cc17https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/financier-worldwideAndré Bergeron, an economist and partner in Gowling WLG’s Transfer Pricing Group, was recently invited by Financier Worldwide to participate in a roundtable Q&A exploring the global transfer pricing landscape from several angles.Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z07d2280f-4db1-43fb-8eb6-ea540e6fb1cdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/erin-runnalls-appointed-bencher-of-the-law-societyGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Erin Runnalls has been appointed Bencher of the Law Society of Alberta, effective Jan. 29, 2024.Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z360136a8-a67f-4916-a133-de411d4cbfc7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/neena-gupta-canadian-hr-reporterIn a recent Canadian HR Reporter article, Neena Gupta discussed proposed amendments to the Employment Equity Act aimed at improving diversity, equity and inclusion in federal workplaces.Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Zd948cf53-24fd-4e40-afb9-96adb5593403https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/ian-mondrow-globe-and-mailIn a Globe & Mail op-ed piece published today, Ian Mondrow contrasts the concerns expressed in the Minister's statement with the facts underpinning the OEB's decision – all while considering the regulator's important role in helping the province navigate a changing energy landscape.Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z796c02f5-c8b8-4248-9ca1-cfdfa4fb9f27https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/kelly-davis-joins-gowling-wlg-as-cpoGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Kelly Davis has joined the firm as its Chief People Officer (CPO), where she will help advance the firm’s people-first commitment and foster a work environment that encourages learning, collaboration and community building.Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:00:00 Z541e48a8-29de-4b20-8992-39a4b3cb5736https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/rodrigue-escayola-globe-and-mailIn a recent Globe & Mail interview, Rodrigue Escayola offered his perspective on efforts made by the Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) to collect owner contact information from condo managers.Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z5f9eba90-a42b-4cbe-aa33-0fa7ebe10d5ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/gowling-wlg-m-a-league-tablesContinuing its strong performance of previous years, Gowling WLG has posted high numbers for Canada, the UK and globally when measured by volume of mid-market transactions.Fri, 19 Jan 2024 19:18:00 Z0b9804e9-f450-4292-bfc0-f10d7f8089cbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-strengthens-offering-in-middle-eastBachir A Chakra and David Aylen join Gowling WLG's leading global IP and tech groups in the Middle East.Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:33:00 Zab33e436-2aaf-4d0c-9791-c1eb65042512https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2024/paul-harricks-rejoins-gowling-wlg-s-energy-teamGowling WLG is pleased to welcome back Paul Harricks to its Toronto office as counsel in the firm's Energy Group.Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:00:00 Z1740322c-9091-410b-a9e0-e6b24193c0f2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-s-ip-litigation-group-in-canada-announOttawa-based partner Will Boyer has been appointed the next leader of Gowling WLG’s IP Litigation Group in Canada, succeeding Laurent Massam.Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z4f4885f0-f69e-428b-8ca2-7b6c5d2615adhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/cynthia-elderkin-to-lead-gowling-wlg-s-ott-officeGowling WLG is pleased to announce Cynthia Elderkin as the next managing partner of its Ottawa office, effective Jan. 1, 2024.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z42155376-2542-4a31-a878-cbe0dc2db6a8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/personal-tax-and-estate-planning-journalIn a Dec. 2023 article published in the Personal Tax and Estate Planning Journal, Gwenyth Stadig of Gowling WLG’s Charities & Not-For-Profits Group explores the Canada's Ecological Gifts Program.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 01:00:00 Ze6941808-aa24-46a6-967e-984287f34b1dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/nelson-godfrey-to-lead-gowling-wlg-s-trademarks-bGowling WLG is pleased to announce Nelson Godfrey as co-leader of the firm’s global Trademarks, Brands & Designs Group. He succeeds Martha Savoy, whose term concluded at the end of last year.Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z3ed5a5ef-4df5-4392-87fc-c15d500e9d65https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-strengthens-financial-services-sectorInternational law firm Gowling WLG has strengthened its Financial Institutions and Services sector team with the appointment of Madhu Jain as a partner in London.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:00:00 Zaeaf3e48-16ee-49cd-8ed9-a781645fc2b0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/montreal-gazette-bill-96Following the Jan. 10 release of draft regulations meant to complement Québec's new language laws (i.e., Bill 96), Melissa Tehrani and Giovanna Spataro spoke with the Montreal Gazette about what the proposed rules mean for businesses – and highlighted the areas that demanded additional clarification from the province.Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z5014357e-12b3-44d7-b8f9-6cfe3217e710https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-strengthens-entertainment-sports-praGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Aarij Wasti to its Entertainment & Sports Law Group as a partner. He will be based in the firm’s Toronto office.Thu, 11 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Zfe24016a-1a01-4723-b642-4bd96f010303https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/marc-richard-appointed-leader-of-life-sciencesGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Marc Richard has been appointed the new leader of the firm's Life Sciences Group in Canada.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 18:00:00 Z84689ee7-18be-4cfc-bb3d-bac3fc3c4b7ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2024/2024-lexpert-alm-guide-leading-500-lawyers-canadaLexpert has selected nine Gowling WLG lawyers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:00:00 Z8e610a46-a760-40eb-92cc-bd9a106f8a1fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2024/sean-sullivan-named-managing-partner-of-gowling-wlGowling WLG is pleased to announce Sean Sullivan as the next managing partner of its Waterloo Region office, effective Jan. 1, 2024.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z612f8bd8-eb65-4093-a129-8446d6f8b984https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2024/bnn-melissa-tehraniJust before the holidays, Melissa Tehrani, leader of Gowling WLG’s Advertising & Product Regulatory Group, joined BNN Bloomberg’s The Close to discuss the serious risks – both legal and reputational – that businesses face when advertising a sale or promotion.Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:00:00 Z7abe1df7-cf30-4482-bedb-8b5c90c688f4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2024/gowling-wlg-canada-strengthens-partnership-with-32Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP is pleased to welcome 32 new professionals to its partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2024.Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:08:00 Z1a09b92f-106d-4b59-a8a4-43ef4df70876https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/bnn-stephen-pikeStephen Pike, co-leader of Gowling WLG's ESG Advisory Services Group, recently sat down with BNN Bloomberg's Jacqueline Hansen to discuss Canada's new forced labour legislation.Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Z0ed2ae39-96cc-43da-964f-c35e09e23f92https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/canada-growth-fundIn a recent interview with CBA National magazine, Elizabeth Burton, who leads Gowling WLG's Financial Services Group in Calgary, discussed what the $15-billion Canada Growth Fund could mean for Canada's energy and cleantech sectors.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Za249f356-941f-4a1e-81ce-50c9b6ed0e68https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/london-free-pressIn the wake of a major cyber attack that paralyzed London, Ontario's public library system, Brent Arnold took a moment recently to lay out the current cyber threat landscape for the London Free Press.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Ze77169cc-1dac-40e7-8131-fd190fb8ae4ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/mathias-wittinghofer-recognised-in-wwl-arbitrationHead of Gowling WLG's Dispute Resolution practice group in Germany, Mathias Wittinghofer, has been recommended in three categories in the Who's Who Legal: Arbitration 2024 guide.Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Zd1b3ba48-0eb0-4cae-bf30-8be07d2e3cdehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/charles-bond-recognised-among-top-10Partner and head of Gowling WLG's Capital Markets and Natural Resources (UK) teams, Charles Bond, has been recognised among Business Today's select Top 10 Influential AIM Capital Market Lawyers for 2023.Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:13:00 Ze6bb345d-7ef0-44bc-93d3-cc6e83788c44https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/sahil-shoor-explores-the-implications-of-r-v-greaR v. Greater Sudbury greatly expands the health and safety obligations of an “Owner” under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act, and has significant implications for Canada’s construction sector.Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Z90c8d0f9-cd5a-4675-90c3-69f586ddb039https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/iam-strategy-300-global-leaders-2024Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine has recognized eight professionals from Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property (IP) Group across four jurisdictions in the 2024 edition of IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:14:00 Z3976eb1c-86e4-42d0-bb72-5db7367c1188https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-listed-in-legal-500-uk-green-guideWe are recognised in The Legal 500 UK Green Guide 2024 for our commitment to ESG, sustainability, climate change-related work and internal environmental initiatives.Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Z4818f322-c645-472e-8eb8-9d19a943e198https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/chambers-fintech-2024​Chambers FinTech is a comprehensive guide featuring the leading FinTech professionals across the world.Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:15:00 Zfbf89bef-bf21-49ef-9c0b-cc4213753599https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-partner-sara-josselynGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Sara Josselyn to its Corporate Law Group as a partnerTue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Za8a381e5-29ee-4138-984d-432a777c4b9chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/rob-bridgman-wins-lexology-client-choice-awardReal Estate partner Rob Bridgman has been named the 'exclusive winner' in the Real Estate: United Kingdom category at the Lexology Client Choice Awards 2024.Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:00:00 Z7cc47d6b-deb5-4217-a6f8-0fbc005df65dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-accelerates-expansion-in-germanyAs part of the our wider growth strategy in key global markets, the next stage of expansion is about to see five senior lawyers joining the team in Frankfurt, including four partners, across finance, intellectual property (IP), employment and dispute resolution.Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:00 Z3f39cfd8-5680-498c-a8f3-028cb73c4701https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/2023-lexpert-rising-starsGowling WLG is pleased to honour its partners Zafar B. Jaffer and Lindsay Wong for being named among Lexpert's 2023 "Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40."Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:27:00 Za290ba0d-6b0a-43a0-ae93-6a85f3bad0cahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-crowned-property-law-firm-of-the-yearOur Real Estate team has won ‘Property Law Firm of the Year’ at the 2023 Insider West Midlands Property Awards.Fri, 24 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z65665d9a-4ff7-41f9-b855-8e6678e90b62https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/naina-patel-bolsters-gowling-wlg-finance-practiceInternational law firm Gowling WLG is proud to announce the strategic addition of Naina Patel as a partner to its Banking & Finance practice.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 13:12:00 Z64bf6369-7fc0-49f2-bbc3-3444cd5ab22chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/lexpert-special-edition-litigation-2023Lexpert has selected 26 Lexpert-ranked Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:00:00 Z362883a4-9765-4506-a37d-80479a8a23b6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gareth-baker-named-in-top-10-energy-lawyers-listPartner and co-head of Gowling WLG's Energy sector, Gareth Baker, has been named in Business Today's exclusive Top 10 UK-wide Influential Lawyers in Renewables & Alternative Energy 2023 list.Thu, 23 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z3e5692d2-4d62-4086-9d4d-710156a23614https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/rachel-armstrong-receives-inta-awardRachel Armstrong, an IP partner in Gowling WLG's regional IP practice based in its Dubai office, has received the 2023 INTA Members for a Better Society award from the International Trademark Association (INTA).Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Zc3afdb2e-499d-4615-8602-28b5a647f8b7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/iam-global-leaders-2024Ten Gowling WLG IP professionals from across four countries have been named among the "world's top private practice experts in the field of patents" in the 2024 edition of IAM Global Leaders.Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:16:00 Zd8bfe563-addc-4fd9-8aaf-bfabbfe2e325https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/legal-500-canada-2024In the 2024 edition of The Legal 500 Canada, Gowling WLG has been ranked across 25 practice areas.Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:00:00 Ze87fb317-4526-4184-a810-50265e322fdbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/susan-abramovitch-discusses-the-impact-of-taylor-sSusan Abramovitch, head of Entertainment & Sports Law at Gowling WLG, spoke with CTV News about the impact Taylor Swift's re-recordings are having on the music industry's approach to recording contracts.Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z9fccc428-39ba-4309-8bfe-4af2dfbe9d4ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/global-team-authors-joint-ventures-2024-guideA global team from Gowling WLG has authored the UK, Germany and Canada insight for Lexology's new Joint Ventures Getting The Deal Through (GTDT) 2024 guide.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z6eff103b-a7b9-4072-87f6-745f9a690332https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-moves-to-new-permanent-office-in-leedsGowling WLG's Residential Development team in Leeds has moved into a new permanent office in the city.Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 Z84a0dca8-a656-4a79-ab34-222b55c7d7e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/laura-stewart-ontario-superior-court-of-justiceLaura Stewart, a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office, has been appointed a judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Brampton.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 19:29:00 Za50c56c3-f010-4e3f-822b-3d614142bf47https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-and-cummins-launch-internshipInternational law firm Gowling WLG and Cummins, a global power technology leader that designs, manufactures, sells and services engines, power generation systems and related technologies, have joined forces to launch an internship for aspiring lawyers from Black heritage backgrounds.Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Zbf942a64-c9b2-4633-9805-08ba499fb1a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/canadian-lawyer-cyber-insuranceBrent Arnold recently spoke with Canadian Lawyer about the escalating amount of data breaches and the increasing cost of cybersecurity incident protection to businesses.Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z1a14b573-67fc-4625-b920-0c369e858a9ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/five-commendations-in-times-best-law-firms-2024Gowling WLG has been recognised in five legal categories in The Times Best Law Firms 2024.Fri, 27 Oct 2023 11:17:00 Zbc8c8fb9-600b-410f-a41a-196518cbadedhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/wtr-global-leaders-2023The World Trademark Review has selected eight Gowling WLG professionals across three jurisdictions for inclusion in the 2023 edition of WTR Global Leaders.Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:42:00 Z4013a3d3-1511-4517-8cf6-4ba8458db1bfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/ccca-mondaq-awardsGowling WLG is pleased to congratulate Kwende Thomas, Counsel at TD Bank Group, who received the Employee Wellness Initiative of the Year Award at the recent CCCA | Mondaq Canadian In-House Counsel Celebration held in Toronto.Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:36:00 Zc4b074b6-613a-4fd6-a482-e0f724580f37https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/m-a-league-tables-for-first-nine-months-of-2023Refinitiv has published its M&A legal advisory league tables for the first nine months of 2023. Deal numbers for Gowling WLG have continued to climb in Canada and the UK, bolstering the firm's overall European and global deal count and rankings.Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:21:00 Z618f5fdd-78d0-4316-95e4-1651ba741863https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/global-ip-awards-2023Gowling WLG was awarded "Patent Litigation Firm of the Year" for Canada and "Trademark Firm of the Year" for UAE at the 2023 Global IP Awards.Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:00:00 Zd88325c4-8224-4fa9-83c7-f6c0098a3d2bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/lexpert-special-edition-mining-2023Lexpert has selected 16 Lexpert-ranked Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Mining.Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:00:00 Z800301a9-da56-42d3-bb85-9e606fff043fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-chambers-partners-uk-2024-rankingsGowling WLG has been recognised for its market-leading legal expertise in the Chambers & Partners UK 2024 rankings.Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z912d89a4-3c83-4189-94cb-c32bc85696c1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/west-midlands-finance-awards-2023Gowling WLG's Finance team has won the 'Finance Team of the Year Award' at this year's West Midlands Finance Awards, as well as being Highly Commended in the 'Finance Transformation & Change' category.Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z5cf4bc45-5ac7-49e5-bdf7-91f79265048chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/uk-customer-experience-awards-2023Gowling WLG has collected three awards at the UK Customer Experience Awards 2023, including Gold for 'Customers at the heart of everything – large B2B company'; Silver for the 'Best use of customer insight & feedback – large company up to 5,000 employees'; and Bronze for the 'Best customer experience strategy – large company'.Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:46:00 Z2094122a-e499-4ce0-8486-40f1cb3de8d5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/edith-penty-geraets-receives-edward-maybee-and-marEdith Penty Geraets, a patent agent in Gowling WLG's Vancouver office, has received both the J. Edward Maybee Prize and Marie F. Morency Memorial Prize from the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Ze1f95076-a885-426f-8a66-dfb9fbf8c13fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/phuong-ngo-appointed-to-the-federal-court-of-canadPhuong Ngo, a former partner in Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office and past leader of the firm’s Procurement Law Practice Group, has been appointed a judge of the Federal Court of Canada.Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z62d6cf13-2b82-4ff1-b089-15c168772c18https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/can-the-sinixt-nation-secure-a-seat-at-the-columbiKeith Brown recently sat down with CBC News to discuss emerging issues regarding the duty to consult and the negotiation of international treaties.Wed, 11 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z0e34107b-e43e-4a18-8e60-16e9ae4ca89bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-achieves-mansfield-certificationGowling WLG is extremely proud to have successfully achieved Mansfield Certification - a structured process designed to create inclusive leadership opportunities for all qualified lawyers.Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z8166baf8-b0f9-4263-8f78-cf6f82463272https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/corporate-engagement-awards-2023Gowling WLG's Corporate Communications team, in conjunction with creative agency DRPG, has won Bronze in the 'Best engagement of an internal audience in a sponsorship programme' at the Corporate Engagement Awards 2023.Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Z173c5f99-3999-4376-9c4e-51d92537fda2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-named-top-tier-in-legal-500-uk-2024Gowling WLG secures top tier rankings in The Legal 500 UK 2024, including 62 practice area rankings in a wide range of the firm's sector and specialist services.Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:00:00 Zd309b78f-6ed1-4cd9-a6c8-ce3014ff4216https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/managing-ip-rising-stars-2023Nine Gowling WLG professionals from five jurisdictions have been named as "Rising Stars" in Managing IP's 2023 "Rising Stars" list.Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:08:00 Z66d4ddd1-7d1d-407c-80bb-a4326fee82f1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/iam-strategy-300-2023IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists identifies individuals who are "leading the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios."Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:00 Za273dacc-8f98-4342-a431-a44ffe633045https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-grows-international-arbitration-teamInternational law firm Gowling WLG is continuing its development strategy by growing its International Arbitration practice in Paris.Fri, 29 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z68212c45-1d4b-4980-9809-6bc7be0bb8c4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/chambers-canada-2024In the 2024 edition, 79 lawyers earned 82 rankings across 41 practice areas. In addition to the individual rankings, Gowling WLG was also "recommended as a leading law firm" in 36 practice areas.Thu, 28 Sep 2023 12:00:00 Za01b62b4-f614-4350-87c7-4af985abfc7ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/lexpert-special-edition-energy-2023The Lexpert Special Edition: Energy 2023 features articles on current trends in the energy industries and profiles this year's Lexpert-ranked lawyers who provide services to these industries, including oil and gas, electricity, alternative and nuclear energy.Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:00 Z680aa01a-6322-420d-bc0e-5b149f260440https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/private-equity-success-at-insider-dealmaker-awardsOur Private Equity team is celebrating success at the Insider Thames Valley Dealmaker Awards 2023 having claimed the 'Deal of the Year (sub £20m)' award.Mon, 25 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z34fed1e0-b5c6-4527-9075-abb56b957311https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/canadian-lawyer-law-25In a recent interview with Canadian Lawyer, Marc-Antoine Bigras shed light on Québec's new privacy laws and the lingering uncertainties surrounding their implementation.Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z9ddb9255-f4c0-43dc-a4c9-b75ceafd1308https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/paula-clancy-elected-president-of-the-intellectualPaula Clancy has been elected the next president of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC).Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z791fd5c1-9ce8-4e84-8c9b-e6ade389301ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/ruth-griffin-wins-legal-business-award-2023Partner Ruth Griffin has been named Private Practice Lawyer of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023.Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z6620a4d3-b4ba-44a7-95fe-e4b30056a9f7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/globe-and-mail-aiGinevra Saylor recently discussed with the Globe and Mail how Alexi, a legal artificial intelligence program, has made a positive difference at Gowling WLG. Alexi helps legal teams generate research memos, address legal inquiries, and ultimately save time and enhance client outcomes.Fri, 15 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Zf2b29310-a9de-4bd3-b48b-415f9c6aee30https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/canadian-lawyer-top-25-most-influentialJennifer L. King, a Toronto-based partner and national co-lead of Gowling WLG's Administrative and Public Law Group, has been named one of Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for 2023 in the Business category.Wed, 13 Sep 2023 13:18:00 Zb0d75495-8e3e-40df-badc-46f51e7edd29https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-new-partner-life-sciences-teamInternational law firm Gowling WLG, is delighted to welcome Sharmela Kalmer as a partner to its industry-leading Life Sciences team.Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Zf7264cf3-f8d3-4c77-a8fc-24fee4f8bd13https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-recognised-as-visibly-better-employerGowling WLG is proud to become the first law firm to be recognised as a Visibly Better Employer by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Zc3d80fc6-ca44-46e5-a0be-249fd806c106https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gc-collectiveGowling WLG is thrilled to announce its founding sponsorship of the GC Collective, an innovative network of senior legal executives fundamentally changing the support landscape for general counsel (GCs).Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:00:00 Z44db3556-fc99-4934-a89e-de8f2a526545https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/best-lawyers-in-canada-2024The 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ has recognized 243 Gowling WLG lawyers, with a total of 429 rankings across 58 practice areas.Thu, 24 Aug 2023 12:00:00 Ze99a8b9e-e7f4-4eea-bb8a-818411c9bc8ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/marco-romeo-appointed-to-yascThe Advocates' Society (TAS) has appointed Marco Romeo to the Young Advocates Standing Committee for 2023-2024.Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Z1cc2749b-16c6-4962-9c0b-ea298932c3ebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/insurance-business-magazineBrent Arnold recently spoke with Insurance Business about the changing cyber insurance landscape.Fri, 18 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Zd6e92f2d-0bd0-49b1-9105-b3df72c18ed7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/institute-of-corporate-directorsIn a recent article in the Institute of Corporate Directors' Director Journal, Liane Langstaff discusses new approaches to biodiversity risk.Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Z7d091687-b1dd-4a6d-b564-d7768e7dacbahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/law-com-garetsonAdam Garetson recently spoke about Canada's leadership in cryptocurrency regulation with law.com.Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:00:00 Z86ca30e9-12d7-477b-a92c-17cf69c4182bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/mip-ip-stars-2023Gowling WLG's intellectual property (IP) teams in Canada, China, France, the UAE and the UK have been recognised in Managing IP's "IP Stars" 2023 Trademark and Patent Firm rankings.Mon, 31 Jul 2023 17:25:00 Zb3b89321-c641-44c2-b36a-37871843a148https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-m-a-deals-surge-in-h1-23-league-tablesDeal numbers for Gowling WLG surged as compared to its first quarter results and as demonstrated in the Canadian, UK, European and global rankings.Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:00:00 Z6f77cb22-3244-49cc-896e-f1ef36015e77https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/chambers-high-net-worth-2023Chambers High Net Worth ranks the leading law firms and lawyers in private wealth management and related fields across 55 countries worldwide.Thu, 20 Jul 2023 12:00:00 Zd922b855-56df-48d9-803c-420264837c4fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-wins-impact-case-of-the-yearGowling WLG's Life Sciences team has received the award for 'Impact Case of the Year' at the LMG European Life Sciences Awards 2023.Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:00:00 Z156c6f3c-7937-41ab-8193-e7998885c221https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/elliot-papageorgiou-managing-ip-asia-pacific-awardManaging IP has named Elliot Papageorgiou, Gowling WLG's Head of IP Strategy in China, the "China Practitioner of the Year (Foreign Firms)" at the Managing IP Asia-Pacific Awards 2023.Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:43:00 Zb2a269b0-d6c2-47cc-b274-f8e65e642063https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-bolsters-investment-funds-practiceInternational law firm Gowling WLG has bolstered its leading investment funds practice with the appointment of Katherine Rainwood as partner in London.Tue, 11 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Z9633c752-c6d9-479c-b9fd-dc7f65bd4b89https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-strengthens-blockchain-and-fintech-offGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Adam Garetson to its Blockchain & Smart Contracts and FinTech groups as a partner. He will be based in the firm's Toronto office.Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Zc5f4899d-a46f-4516-95a3-b7ce8d488a88https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-continues-expansion-in-germanyGowling WLG continues its international expansion in Germany through leading real estate partner and wider team in FrankfurtMon, 03 Jul 2023 00:00:00 Z1015a11d-a309-40f2-9dce-3b1b5932c6d9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-welcomes-heather-jones-as-partnerHeather focuses her practice on complex corporate and commercial litigation matters, as well as construction and real estate litigation.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 20:54:00 Zd72a0111-577c-40d0-bfa4-eda537b9e112https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/iam-patent-1000-2023Published annually, IAM Patent 1000 identifies the top private practice patent professionals and firms in the world's key markets.Tue, 27 Jun 2023 12:00:00 Z11c795cd-e4ac-4966-85ec-1cf0da2221c7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/lexpert-special-edition-tech-health-sciences-2023Sixty-eight Lexpert-ranked Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada have been included in the 2023 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences.Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:22:00 Z2275ba33-e817-4383-a1b1-afd7ba05168bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/landmark-legal-charter-1-5-charter-launchesLegal Charter 1.5, a landmark initiative designed to support law firms respond meaningfully to the climate crisis, has launched in the UK.Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z96fd4896-9e90-4531-9584-1d127037166ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-wins-three-managing-ip-emea-awardsGowling WLG's global Intellectual Property team has won in three categories at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2023.Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z1f2722c2-de8b-41be-8a65-f69783489c76https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/best-lawyers-in-france-and-germany-2024Seven Gowling WLG lawyers from the firm's France and Germany offices have been named 'Best Lawyers®' in the 15th edition of the international peer review publication.Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Ze832d657-d558-423e-93c0-861dba59b5b8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2023/korea-heraldDuring a recent business trip to Seoul, Frank Sur, head of Gowling WLG's Corporate Practice Group in Canada, and Benjamin Na, managing partner of Gowling WLG's Toronto office, spoke with the Korea Herald.Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Zb9d4093f-6a23-462d-95e7-a76e81e4e2c9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/life-sciences-scholarship-recipientEarlier this year, the firm introduced the scholarship, which is designed to support the next generation of legal leaders in the life sciences sector. The scholarship is granted to the law student who writes the most distinguished paper, exploring the dynamic relationship between the life sciences and society from a legal perspective.Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:31:00 Z1009c7d6-6710-4f92-9915-e5643da7364chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-helps-ccocFollowing an Ontario Superior Court application led by Gowling WLG, affordable housing provider Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC) obtained municipal tax exemptions and a multi-million dollar tax refund for a number of its properties.Mon, 12 Jun 2023 13:53:00 Z197f0115-8695-432f-9928-315f7786004ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/global-success-in-thomson-reuters-stand-out-lawyerFifty-nine Gowling WLG lawyers have been named in the Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers 2023 list.Mon, 12 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Zbcae8da4-7cf9-489a-8b1d-0c4ed9b36cebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/planning-awards-2023Gowling WLG has picked up two accolades at the Planning Awards 2023, receiving the award for planning for affordable housing and Editor's Award.Fri, 09 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z8cd9cb78-206d-4c07-860c-a9234c41225fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/firmwide-and-individual-success-in-best-lawyers43 Gowling WLG lawyers have been named 'Best Lawyers® in the United Kingdom' in the 12th Edition of the global peer review publication, with two named 'Lawyers of the Year' for 2024.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 07:35:00 Zdbdc26f9-f3da-4c09-b60f-d5b033df8f8dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/head-of-wellnessGowling WLG is pleased to announce Leigh-Ann Ing as its first Head of Wellness.Thu, 08 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z7d2994a8-0db2-4993-97bb-b0d38ae54e72https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/corporate-communications-team-awards-successGowling WLG's Corporate Communications team has won Bronze in the 'Best internal communications from the professional services sector' category at the Internal Communications and Engagement Awards 2023.Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 Z5bc361d8-9170-472c-9ed0-0416e265f075https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/john-callaghan-ontario-superior-court-of-justiceAn accomplished lawyer, teacher, mentor and writer, John has had a distinguished 35-year career.Fri, 02 Jun 2023 19:13:00 Zbbc413b6-3d26-4a3b-a5e9-55aefb3ecb0ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-launches-new-alumni-program-in-canadaGowling WLG Alumni is a way for current and former colleagues to connect; discover valuable career, learning and business development opportunities; join discussions, talks and live events; share insights and expertise; and gain a competitive advantage.Wed, 31 May 2023 18:48:00 Ze7adc9a3-20fe-4878-b120-c5b78e6de0cbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/mip-names-29-professionals-as-2023-ip-starsConsidered one of the world's foremost intellectual property rankings, MIP's "IP Stars" identifies the leading private practice IP practitioners globally who have been highly recommended by their peers, based on an extensive research process covering more than 70 jurisdictions – including the key markets for IP protection, exploitation and enforcement.Thu, 25 May 2023 19:23:00 Z7638608f-924a-4fd4-9a45-2ef077e0bbafhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/cabc-2023Gowling WLG applauds the Canada Arab Business Council's (CABC) 40 years of promoting stronger economic relations between Canada and the MENA region – a significant milestone that will be celebrated at the council's upcoming Gala Dinner & Business Forum on May 29 and 30.Thu, 25 May 2023 00:00:00 Zd8750ddc-10f7-4a2d-8b7d-a99bb5960750https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/lexpert-special-edition-infrastructure-2023Gowling WLG's Infrastructure Group has been involved in some of the largest and most prominent infrastructure projects in North America and around the world.Tue, 23 May 2023 14:48:00 Z0b6f62f8-b74e-47c2-9ef2-3c3276270268https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/legally-israel-100-2023The results of Legally Israel 100 showcase law firms that are not only involved in Israeli deals and with Israeli clients, but also have a deep understanding of market trends, their clients' opportunities and the market challenges.Thu, 18 May 2023 21:00:00 Z997ff552-6847-4290-a710-12b7344eb8b5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/benchmark-litigation-asia-pacific-2023With almost 30 years' experience and based out of Gowling WLG's Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing offices, Elliot counsels international clients on contentious and non-contentious IP matters.Mon, 15 May 2023 12:00:00 Z7b80ed8e-de3f-41c0-b19d-9b58ea646049https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/canadian-law-awards-2023Gowling WLG took home the award for "Insolvency & Restructuring Deal of the Year" for its work on the Aldo cross-border restructuring deal.Fri, 12 May 2023 18:18:00 Z5d7bf116-5595-40fc-8d6d-9944300cf6d1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-strengthens-its-tax-team-with-hiresGowling WLG has strengthened its UK tax practice with the appointment of two new partners.Thu, 11 May 2023 08:03:00 Zd8701682-1dcf-435c-a612-6aeaf18cf90fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/alana-scotchmer-joins-gowling-wlgAlana joins Gowling WLG from a multinational financial institution, where she worked as senior legal counsel.Mon, 08 May 2023 14:49:00 Ze6a04240-d041-4677-943a-cfe8ffe78dcahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/john-callaghan-elected-for-third-term-as-law-socieGowling WLG is pleased to announce that our partner John Callaghan has been elected as a Law Society of Ontario Bencher.Tue, 02 May 2023 19:00:00 Z34a663ae-a308-455e-b9fb-417dd9dc8397https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-welcomes-partner-mathieu-levesqueMathieu is a partner in the Commercial Litigation Group in Gowling WLG's Montréal office. He is also a member of the firm's Financial Institutions & Services and Restructuring & Insolvency groups.Tue, 02 May 2023 12:00:00 Z7295f37b-0e5b-4334-8741-cd06b953ece6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/reem-zaia-receives-2023-ccla-rsj-awardThe County of Carleton Law Association (CCLA) has awarded Ottawa-based associate Reem Zaia with the 2023 Regional Senior Justice Award.Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:48:00 Z4d80ebc8-e2d3-41b8-a9fe-a31800a0062fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/mip-americas-awards-2023Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) has named Gowling WLG the Canadian "Trademark Prosecution Firm of the Year" and "Patent Disputes Firm of the Year" at the MIP Americas Awards 2023.Fri, 28 Apr 2023 13:40:00 Z69edad9b-b21d-4e97-b72e-33c6694d16ebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/managing-ip-emea-2023-awards-shortlistingOur global IP team has been recognised in 11 categories of the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2023. The Managing IP Awards programme recognises remarkable IP achievements and developments since 18 years. The awards cover several intellectual property practice areas and more than 50 jurisdictions.Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Ze1106f1c-b482-4244-8471-1de2f645f54fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/uk-s-best-workplacesGowling WLG has been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces™ (2023) by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture.Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:13:00 Z067d8931-56e3-4016-b574-ffbfb7c4fc21https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/mip-top-250-women-in-ip-2023Since 2013, MIP has published the "Top 250 Women in IP" list, which is the result of research conducted across 30 jurisdictions. The annual list recognizes senior female IP practitioners in private practice who have demonstrated outstanding performance and engagement for their clients and firms in the previous year.Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:00:00 Z60b90a49-22d1-4684-afe5-e3980ad884c1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-ranked-in-m-a-league-tables-in-q1-2023Quarter after quarter, in all economic environments, Gowling WLG is regularly ranked among leading law firms for M&A transactions.Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:35:00 Z3ec682ec-92a8-4676-842d-54d5684e6b96https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/lexpert-special-edition-finance-and-m-a-2023Lexpert has selected 27 Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2023 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A.Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 Ze6805628-e432-40ff-bd6c-b2309f642099https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/six-new-partner-promotions-at-gowling-wlg-uk-llpGowling WLG (UK) LLP is pleased to announce the appointment of six new partners.Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Z552373dc-1d04-4670-bf90-bdc0dad4e220https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/legal-500-emea-2023-success-for-gowling-wlgGowling WLG has been recognised in seven practice areas across two jurisdictions in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 EMEA guide.Thu, 13 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Z2ad9f803-3c87-46d9-a764-3cdf7b2027e8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/justice-for-changeGowling WLG and Ricoh North America today announced that they have become pro bono partners in Relativity's Justice for Change program.Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:00:00 Z0232f6df-3e44-475a-b18e-1e9e27ffaf9bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-successful-at-the-allaboutlaw-awardsGowling WLG has been recognised for its early career opportunities and graduate recruitment practices at The AllAboutLaw Awards 2023.Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Zc26d5e82-a148-4312-8cb6-ba503f074330https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-supports-john-callaghan-for-bencherJohn Callaghan, partner at Gowling WLG, is running for election as Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Z7e9510cd-56c8-44e3-9ffc-9bc7dc66cd03https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/francois-baril-receives-2023-law-society-medalThe Law Society of Ontario has selected Ottawa-based partner François Baril as a recipient of the Law Society Medal for 2023.Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:06:00 Z59682ea1-00ed-4ca7-a12a-b8c9e7a7af5ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/jennifer-king-and-matthew-estabrooks-named-co-leadGowling WLG is pleased to announce the appointment of Toronto partner Jennifer King and Ottawa partner Matthew Estabrooks as the new co-leaders of the firm's Administrative Law Group in Canada.Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:22:00 Z18e400f3-f5e9-4958-9ad4-66f68b825d80https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-to-expand-with-major-frankfurt-launchInternational law firm Gowling WLG is to open a further office in Germany with a launch in Frankfurt. As part of the firm's wider growth strategy in key global markets, including Germany, a strong team of lawyers will be joining the firm, including five partners, an experienced team of associates and support staff.Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Zaf4f20e6-5449-4941-9db8-7f255a50283ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-named-national-law-firm-of-the-yearGowling WLG has been named 'National Law Firm of the Year' at the Birmingham Law Society 2023 Legal Awards.Fri, 10 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Z768b675a-c503-408d-97cd-d9c854dd4075https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/parna-sabet-stephenson-receives-the-federation-ofThe Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (FACL) Ontario has selected Toronto-based partner Parna Sabet-Stephenson as the recipient of the Lawyer of Distinction Award for 2023.Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:42:00 Zaeb80cc8-bf36-487c-a7fb-bfdc390eff83https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/chambers-global-2023-recognizes-gowling-wlg-lawyerThe 2023 edition of Chambers Global has recognized Gowling WLG among the top international law firms in 13 practice areas. In addition, the guide ranked 23 lawyers in 15 practice areas.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:53:00 Zdb943518-d91e-4748-9baf-e533ed9cad2bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-launches-ls-scholarshipCreated with monetary assistance from Bayer Inc., the Life Sciences, Society & the Law Scholarship will be awarded annually to a second- or third-year student enrolled in a Canadian law school.Fri, 03 Mar 2023 13:48:00 Z037fa999-e196-4612-9de9-5eb60d79cfa1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/canadian-legal-lexpert-directory-2023In the 2023 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, 211 Gowling WLG lawyers earned 338 rankings across 46 practice areas. In addition, Gowling WLG was named a leading law firm in 29 practice areas with a total of 81 rankings across all its Canadian offices.Thu, 02 Mar 2023 12:00:00 Z874e4edb-4884-4453-bada-4ee209fc2fe9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/new-report-calls-for-greener-and-healthier-placesThe new 'Decarbonising Transport, let's get moving together' report brings recommendations on how to re-think travel demand, re-mode away from cars, and re-power transport away from fossil-fuels.Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 Zae44b2b3-7cbb-49d0-8f3b-5da542f054c6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/chambers-global-2023-recognises-gowling-wlg-uaeThe 2023 edition of Chambers Global Guide has recognised Gowling WLG's UAE teams across intellectual property, corporate/commercial contracts and an individual ranking for TMT.Wed, 22 Feb 2023 10:34:00 Z60ef4370-c072-4713-93c4-3aee007b675fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/ed-brown-joins-gowling-wlg-uaeFunds lawyer, Ed Brown has joined Gowling WLG's United Arab Emirates (UAE) offices as counsel in the Corporate Group.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Z1d68c97e-98f0-4f44-9687-7a07075c7805https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/who-s-who-legal-mining-2023-global-guideSix Gowling WLG mining lawyers from Canada and the UK have been named leaders in their field in the Who's Who Legal: Mining 2023 Global Guide.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Zc82bf9a6-a1ec-4791-9754-24d3c216405ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/aaron-hunter-joins-gowling-wlg-s-infrastructure-anGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Aaron Hunter has joined the firm's Infrastructure and Construction Group as a partner in Toronto.Tue, 14 Feb 2023 18:53:00 Zfb0edf0c-1d46-40b3-b64d-4655bc1873cahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-named-one-of-the-uk-s-best-workplacesGowling WLG is celebrating after being recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplace™ for Wellbeing by Great Place to Work® UK.Tue, 14 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Za5b4fc06-2abd-4054-bdc6-351795865433https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/corporate-team-insider-south-east-dealmakers-2023Our Corporate team has won 'Private Equity/Venture Capital Deal of the Year' at the 2023 Insider South East Dealmakers Awards.Mon, 13 Feb 2023 00:00:00 Z255d485c-de9e-44c5-adb9-39e96be54503https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/wtr-1000-2023Gowling WLG was recognized as having leading domestic practices in Canada, the United Kingdom (UK), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as well as a leading foreign practice in China.Wed, 08 Feb 2023 15:30:00 Z0482c418-e911-438f-93fd-6d93ab45fc2ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/aleksandra-finelli-joins-gowling-wlg-s-real-estateGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Aleksandra (Aleks) Finelli to its Real Estate Group as a partner in the firm's Toronto office.Wed, 01 Feb 2023 14:58:00 Ze35418bc-21f5-4e84-ad0e-73987a48c4fahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/gowling-wlg-finishes-another-strong-year-for-m-aRefinitiv credited the firm with 207 global mid-market M&A transactions in 2022 for a #20 ranking among all law firms worldwide.Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:00:00 Z38fe6318-bad4-4c57-a05a-3b2858f88b2chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-montreal-gm-nancy-trudelGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Nancy Trudel as general manager of its Montréal office.Thu, 19 Jan 2023 17:46:00 Z4892c3bd-4ce5-4554-986b-3ff1c500d474https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/lorraine-mastersmith-appointed-as-firm-managing-paGowling WLG (Canada) LLP is pleased to announce that Lorraine Mastersmith has been appointed to the position of firm managing partner – internal. Her four-year term came into effect on Jan. 1, 2023.Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:46:00 Zfc4a4d3b-87c0-4a48-aaff-c43644310d85https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/2023-wipr-insights-global-trade-secrets-rankingsThis publication is an industry-first ranking of the leading law firms with global expertise in trade secrets.Tue, 10 Jan 2023 17:04:00 Z46674cbc-1702-466b-8d71-3d27a32b3119https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/matthew-bernardo-joins-gowling-wlg-s-infrastructurGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Matthew Bernardo has joined the firm's Infrastructure and Construction Group as a partner in Toronto.Tue, 10 Jan 2023 15:07:00 Z3b64e401-107d-41ff-a479-9a11273ff2a9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-welcomes-22-new-partnersGowling WLG (Canada) LLP is delighted to welcome 22 legal professionals to its partnership, effective January 1, 2023.Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:09:00 Z94961c2b-9a1f-4a36-918b-d3c9fc659e07https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2023/insolvency-litigation-partner-welcomedGowling WLG has welcomed a new partner, Jason Freedman, to its Commercial Litigation team in London.Fri, 06 Jan 2023 09:53:00 Z65d81eec-f0be-427a-8ac2-28ff0f48a1f1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/gowling-wlg-welcomes-julia-dacre-fieldExperienced real estate lawyer Julia Dacre Field has joined Gowling WLG to lead its residential development team in Leeds.Thu, 05 Jan 2023 00:00:00 Z7efe48b7-2a42-4429-bbde-4384d342aa98https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2023/rachel-armstrong-rejoins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is delighted to welcome back Rachel Armstrong to our Dubai office as a partner in our Global Intellectual Property (IP) team.Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:17:00 Z408d18e4-54e7-46d2-ac67-9b89b7a48203https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2023/shah-begum-included-in-new-year-honours-list-2023Shah Begum has been recognised in the New Year Honours List 2023 for her services to equality, diversity and inclusion. Shah has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the first New Year Honours to be awarded by King CharlesTue, 03 Jan 2023 09:55:00 Z8f9ead95-9421-45b5-a250-6e289b36cc4chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-signs-up-to-apprenticeship-pledgeGowling WLG has joined forces with 25 other leading law firms in signing a pledge recognising apprenticeships as an equal pathway into a career in the legal industry.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Z522d1da6-bd69-4103-82c0-a42eae5c69a9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/iam-strategy-300-global-leaders-2023The IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders guide draws upon the IAM Strategy 300 rankings to identify the individuals who are leading the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios.Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:17:00 Zc67ac275-b319-46d8-8906-f698d82f8cfchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-welcomes-insolvency-lawyer-sam-gaborSam Gabor, an accomplished insolvency lawyer qualified in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba, has joined Gowling WLG as counsel in the firm's Calgary office.Fri, 16 Dec 2022 16:32:00 Z41bec710-62a2-431f-a088-7e163f3ef646https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/iam-global-leaders-2023IAM Global Leaders features those professionals who have been ranked in the gold tier of IAM Patent 1000.Thu, 15 Dec 2022 16:26:00 Z68b2a232-b469-4483-a71d-32cfebf73264https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/andrew-lamb-joins-gowling-wlg-s-energy-group-in-caGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Andrew Lamb to its Energy Group as a partner in the firm's Calgary office.Mon, 12 Dec 2022 17:13:00 Z90f55d94-6c8c-4e20-bf64-db03d19bf608https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/chambers-fintech-2023Chambers FinTech is a comprehensive guide featuring the leading FinTech professionals across the world.Mon, 12 Dec 2022 16:10:00 Z1538a65c-5ec6-4640-8d44-de2dc20cff68https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/gowling-wlg-double-win-at-legal-era-awards-2022Gowling WLG was awarded "TMT Firm of the Year" and "Law Firm of the Year – Mid Size" at the third annual Legal Era Middle East Law Awards.Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 Zfeba9443-022e-4239-ba71-088791d8ae19https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/lexpert-special-edition-litigation-2022-recognizeLexpert has selected 16 Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation.Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:15:00 Z328793a9-7e79-4ac5-88b6-6390f65e0958https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/two-gowling-wlg-partners-recognized-as-2022-risinGowling WLG is pleased to honour its partners Krista Schofer and Sahil Shoor for being named among Lexpert's 2022 Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40.Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:30:00 Z1268c4ea-1cad-4b13-9ddb-8f307fcfa760https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/real-estate-team-win-property-law-firm-of-the-yearOur Real Estate team has been crowned Property Law Firm of the Year at the Insider West Midlands Property Awards 2022.Mon, 21 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Z2ba4e79d-d9c6-4a49-96b0-63e899d8061ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/wtr-global-leaders-2022WTR Global Leaders draws on their market-leading research projects – the WTR 1000 and the WTR 300 – to identify the 'best of the best' in trademark practice.Fri, 18 Nov 2022 16:52:00 Zf306b0f2-a35e-4115-83ef-084a63eacc04https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/patrick-duxbury-named-lawyer-of-the-yearOur head of Life Sciences (UK), Patrick Duxbury, has been named 'Life Sciences – Transactional Lawyer of the Year' at the prestigious 'Who's Who Legal Awards 2022'.Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Z5d35a8b9-ee98-48ff-adcd-2f426b569f08https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/three-gowling-wlg-partners-win-2022-lexology-clienThe following three Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP partners are among the 2022 recipients of the Lexology Client Choice Awards, which 'recognizes individuals around the world that stand apart for the excellent client care they provide and the quality of their service.'Tue, 15 Nov 2022 14:36:00 Zca716888-93be-4d2c-a87b-214a48338d07https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/legal-500-canada-2023In the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Canada, Gowling WLG has been ranked across 26 practice areas, achieving Tier 1 honours in Indigenous Law and Intellectual Property (IP).Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 Z5c82aab1-42fb-49e1-a625-fd788ab5ca72https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/mjbizcon-2022The Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE" or "the Exchange"), Gowling WLG, MGO and MNP LLP join forces as the Cannabis Growth Strategies Advisors for their return to MJBizCon 2022 in Las Vegas.Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Z8312282e-f232-4a3c-84a4-09b3e0736764https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/cyrus-reporter-rejoins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is pleased to welcome back Cyrus Reporter to our Ottawa office as a partner in our Government Affairs Group.Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:45:00 Z83bea3ac-6f37-43d2-bb5d-63bd5a08e147https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/energy-team-success-in-inspiratia-s-legal-rankingsOur Energy sector team has been named one of the leading firms for renewables advisory following the publication of Inspiratia's Q3 2022 legal advisor rankings.Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 Zf5910177-02ac-4dfb-ad8d-26f31c4a5c97https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/gowling-wlg-ranked-in-chambers-partners-uk-2023Our legal teams and lawyers have again been praised for stand-out legal and commercial prowess in the Chambers & Partners UK 2023 rankings.Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:30:00 Z2191ce66-1759-4f22-8d38-e5c662269c5dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-to-strengthen-hdr-teamGowling WLG is strengthening its nationally-renowned housing development and regeneration (HDR) practice by hiring a best-in-class team based in Leeds.Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Z78fbde08-8b84-4f15-9441-c9b01209e989https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/guy-regimbald-appointed-to-the-federal-court-of-caGuy Régimbald, a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office and national practice group leader of the firm's Administrative Law Practice Group, has been appointed a judge of the Federal Court of Canada. His appointment takes effect immediately.Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:00:00 Z82db4ba8-a9c7-4542-8905-170efc68de87https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/mip-rising-stars-2022Six Gowling WLG professionals from the firm's global IP team have been named as 'Rising Stars' in Managing Intellectual Property's (MIP) 2022 'Rising Stars' list.Thu, 06 Oct 2022 00:00:00 Zc6abb6cc-8b49-4880-9774-ee0298b6b639https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/lexpert-special-edition-mining-2022The Lexpert Special Edition: Mining profiles Lexpert-ranked lawyers and covers trends in the global mining sector with Canada at its financial hub.Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:47:00 Z3ee9ab73-4fdc-4318-99a6-c557b5d41e78https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/lexpert-special-edition-energy-2022The Lexpert Special Edition: Energy features articles on current trends in the energy industries and profiles this year's Lexpert-ranked lawyers who provide services to these industries, including oil and gas, electricity, alternative and nuclear energy.Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:37:00 Z6717e102-1be7-4318-9d7d-f4d624577986https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/chambers-canada-2023Chambers Canada has once again recognized Gowling WLG as a 'leading' provider of legal solutions. In the 2023 edition, 62 lawyers earned 64 rankings across 34 practice areas.Thu, 29 Sep 2022 11:00:00 Z102ea6d1-9012-4f1e-823d-1e6467d6c039https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/corporate-team-wins-at-insider-midlands-dealmakerOur Corporate team is celebrating success at the Insider Midlands Dealmaker Awards 2022 having claimed the 'International Deal of the Year' award.Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:46:00 Z3d6fec65-8d7d-4a25-b066-357e04666131https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-hires-dr-daniel-perlzweigGowling WLG is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Daniel Perlzweig as Director of International Development to support the firm's growth ambitions in key international markets.Tue, 27 Sep 2022 08:29:00 Z55799e46-9bc1-45cb-b2cd-b5fbe19f01behttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/michael-bordin-appointed-to-the-ontario-superior-cMichael Bordin, a partner and litigator in Gowling WLG's Hamilton office, has been appointed as judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in St. Catharines.Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Z163eb2c9-5f61-4570-b500-ab745a09ebe2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/ip-global-awards-2022The Global IP Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of law and attorney firms in the fields of litigation, prosecution and transactions. The awards are presented jointly by international publications Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) and World Trademark Review (WTR).Tue, 20 Sep 2022 12:00:00 Z2eb0504a-4f93-4455-b52c-7bd62c031712https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-welcomes-antoine-guilmainGowling WLG is delighted to welcome Antoine Guilmain to the firm as counsel and co-leader of the Cyber Security & Data Protection Group in Canada. He will be based in the firm's Montreal office.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:00 Zfeee8a35-4f97-4fc5-839c-83fd421cc18ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/major-win-at-the-uk-pensions-awardsOur Pensions team has been named the Pensions Litigation Team of the Year at the UK Pensions Awards 2022.Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Z5d69b365-c1e4-431e-bf30-9c562ee60ef2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-cooperation-agreement-with-omani-firmGowling WLG (UK) LLP and Omani law firm Jamal Al Amri Advocates and Legal Consultants (JA Legal) have entered into a cooperation agreement.Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:00:00 Z0bb92a1f-8d55-4a51-bc68-921b3c203287https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/canadian-lawyer-benjamin-na-top-25Benjamin Na, managing partner of Gowling WLG's Toronto office, has been named one of Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for 2022, earning a spot in the Business category.Wed, 07 Sep 2022 09:00:00 Z42988575-829e-45d1-bfdb-f4223ad019a0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/leading-civil-servant-joins-gowling-wlg-as-partnerGowling WLG has welcomed Andrea McMahon to the firm as a partner within its Government team.Tue, 06 Sep 2022 07:59:00 Ze3d9d8e8-d817-458b-87d6-77ae8c19ca20https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/best-lawyers-in-canada-2023The 2023 edition of Best Lawyers™ in Canada has recognized 226 Gowling WLG lawyers, with a total of 414 rankings across 57 practice areas.Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:00:00 Z6439006b-3ccb-4dc1-b758-d3107ca59637https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/karen-gibbs-co-authors-estate-admin-bookThe Practical Guide to Ontario Estate Administration, 6th edition is a helpful resource for lawyers and law clerks that provides step-by-step guidance with respect to the 'process of estate administration, including taxation issues, filing for certificates of appointment of an estate trustee, the passing of accounts and the payment of estate taxes.'Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:43:00 Z405c7806-d545-4e37-9013-aa092cf56a07https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-strengthens-presence-in-middle-eastGowling WLG is pleased to announce an expansion of its presence in the Middle East with the opening of a new office in Abu Dhabi.Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:18:00 Zddaf5ece-af18-487f-b193-589867ff84a3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/gowling-wlg-recognised-in-mip-rankingsGowling WLG's market-leading intellectual property (IP) teams in Canada, China, UAE and the UK have been recognised by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) "IP Stars" in their Trademark, Patent, Copyright & related rights and IP Transactions categories.Tue, 02 Aug 2022 13:50:00 Z5c0fffc8-54b7-4419-b483-49b9629ee921https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/robert-freedman-joins-gowling-wlgWith nearly 30 years of experience working in Indigenous law, Bob focuses his practice on treaty negotiations, negotiations outside of formal treaty processes, regulatory and duty to consult-related work, environmental assessments, and the negotiation of complex agreements involving Indigenous people, industry and government.Thu, 28 Jul 2022 12:00:00 Z53f1cea2-fde0-4b93-a640-a3c7695e7d7dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/advocates-society-2022-2023The Advocates' Society (TAS) has appointed Gowling WLG lawyers Heather Fisher, John Sorensen and Alyssa Tomkins to practice group leadership positions for 2022-2023.Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Z626632cd-4751-47f8-88f5-a7d1b87dd018https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/partner-ruba-el-sayegh-appointed-to-cabc-boardThe Canada Arab Business Council (CABC), Canada's not-for-profit association focused exclusively on promoting reciprocal trade and investment between Canada and the Arab world, has recently elected Gowling WLG partner Ruba El-Sayegh to its board of directors as vice-chair.Tue, 26 Jul 2022 12:37:00 Z0ea156b7-aab6-4295-b4cf-c08fd8621be3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/gowling-wlg-climbs-in-h1-2022-m-a-league-tableGowling WLG's continuing strong deal numbers in Canada, the UK, France and Europe despite global economic headwinds.Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Z4223ab4e-f4bc-4e6a-af24-92d2d96dd11ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/chambers-high-net-worth-2022The annual Chambers High Net Worth guide is specifically aimed at the international private wealth market, and covers private wealth management work and related specialties in over 55 countries around the world. Results are based on an extensive research process that involves interviews with clients and peers.Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:21:00 Zddd1d0e4-8d70-4888-8faa-b3c1c5113d02https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/imran-mufti-joins-projects-group-in-dubaiGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Imran Mufti has joined the firm's Dubai office as a partner in its Projects Group.Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Z44eec37e-499a-4bbf-b432-98e3fbfcd931https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-partner-jessica-boily-owmaThe Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA), the province's largest environmental services association representing the waste management and recycling sector, recently named Gowling WLG partner Jessica Boily to its board of directors.Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 Zb8fdef7b-e38f-4176-b19e-ccae74358a93https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/the-language-of-leadershipAhead of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, our new artificial intelligence-based research, which analysed millions of words used by elite sports coaches and business leaders, has revealed there are key lessons that company bosses can learn from the world of sport when it comes to leadership language.Mon, 04 Jul 2022 14:04:00 Z69b0a42b-da69-42e7-90d4-bb67acf39b04https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/report-calls-for-green-workforce-collaborationLaunched by Gowling WLG in collaboration with London Transport Museum, Jacobs and Thales, our 'Making Green Work' report examines how businesses, investors, policy makers and the Government can work together to ensure that the green industrial revolution works economically for everyone.Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Zf7311ba4-5279-4f4c-b95a-86d1471dcae8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/success-in-2023-best-lawyers-france-and-germanySix Gowling WLG lawyers from the firm's France and Germany offices have been named 'Best Lawyers®' in the 14th edition of the international peer review publication.Fri, 24 Jun 2022 08:22:00 Z89bdcf80-81dd-47bb-b8e4-ac364f29e9bfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/lexpert-special-edition-tech-health-sciences-2022Thirty-four Gowling WLG Lexpert-ranked lawyers have been included in the 2022 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences.Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:56:00 Zbc0f9f5f-032b-4d7f-a559-bf0d52f1c3adhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/lexpert-special-edition-infrastructure-2022The Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure profiles Lexpert-ranked lawyers and features articles on current trends in infrastructure and public-private partnerships (PPPs).Thu, 16 Jun 2022 19:10:00 Z34c9ede1-2050-4bf5-872d-f6d87b4868cdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/managing-ip-emea-2022-awardsOur Intellectual Property team has won in a total four categories at the Managing IP (MIP) EMEA 2022 Awards.Wed, 15 Jun 2022 13:30:00 Z4e8bfe20-db9f-48eb-8529-65ffc3172276https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/gowling-wlg-success-in-best-lawyers-uk-2023-guidesForty-one Gowling WLG lawyers from the firm's UK LLP have been named 'Best Lawyers®' in the 11th Edition of the global peer review publication, with three named as 'Lawyer of the Year' for 2023.Thu, 09 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z6634051f-4341-4f8d-bf20-dda85f169535https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-charity-football-eventMore than 100 employees of Gowling WLG, Aston Villa FC, the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, some of the sponsors of the Games and clients of Gowling WLG took part in a unique and exciting charity football event at Villa Park.Tue, 07 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z04b4c8f9-46fd-4918-af9b-f9ef2893af73https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2022/gowling-wlg-partners-with-canfarGowling WLG has embarked on a partnership with the Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) in an effort to eliminate HIV stigma and to end Canada's HIV epidemic by leading national strategies to increase prevention, testing, treatment and linkage to care.Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:48:00 Zb95dd988-33c6-4d2d-ba24-19d967fd0e1chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-welcomes-claire-duckworthGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Claire Duckworth, a chartered accountant with more than two decades of financial leadership experience, has joined the firm as CFO and a member of the firm's Canadian leadership team.Thu, 02 Jun 2022 00:00:00 Z70d329a9-9239-4be4-96e7-ba73f9b39855https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/warren-cass-among-precedent-setter-awards-winnersPrecedent Magazine has named Toronto-based securities and corporate lawyer Warren Cass a Precedent Setter Award winner for 2022. The awards recognize Toronto lawyers called to the bar in the last 10 years who have shown excellence and leadership in their early years of practice and in their community.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 13:00:00 Zfd5a598d-1e27-40e3-bea3-d8671cd2d212https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/latinvex-recognizes-partner-france-tenaille-in-theLatinvex has selected France Tenaille, leader of Gowling WLG's Latin America and Cuba groups, for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Latin America: Top 100 Lawyers.Thu, 26 May 2022 17:50:00 Z1e438bbe-a354-4861-a6a5-82dc4ae5b779https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/lions-lair-is-comingFor over a decade, Gowling WLG has partnered with LiONS LAIR – a Hamilton-based pitch competition that merges entrepreneurship with innovation in an exciting forum.Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 Z95e79fa7-c385-462c-bab8-5fb127dec723https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/marie-christine-gagnon-joins-gowling-wlgBased in Ottawa, lawyer Marie-Christine Gagnon has joined Gowling WLG's Advocacy team as a partner in the firm's Indigenous Law Group. She is a proud member of the Innu First Nation of Pessamit.Tue, 24 May 2022 05:00:00 Z6c65443d-b25a-4585-abd8-d9275148e1abhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/gowling-wlg-wins-insolvency-restructuring-deal-oThe Canadian Law Awards returned last night with an in-person black-tie gala in Toronto, ON. Legal professionals from across Canada came together to reconnect with colleagues and peers and to celebrate the profession's finest.Fri, 20 May 2022 16:00:00 Zd95dde0d-3067-45a6-b352-d32ca8e3ac52https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/legally-israel-100-2022Gowling WLG has been recognised in the 2022 edition of Legally Israel 100.Tue, 17 May 2022 20:49:00 Zf6a565dc-4bc0-4c2b-ab0c-7ce46e4cb965https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/alyssa-tomkins-joins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Alyssa Tomkins has joined the firm's Commercial Litigation Group as a partner in Ottawa.Tue, 17 May 2022 19:57:00 Z13810eb9-9d77-4d0e-a5b8-383a7c7564aahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/toronto-office-leadershipGowling WLG is pleased to announce some changes to its leadership team in the firm's Toronto office.Fri, 13 May 2022 17:31:00 Zee387b51-122e-4db3-96af-33bd51fb6ad9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/alex-brazeau-named-rising-starAlexandre Brazeau has been named Rising Star of the Year at the Middle East Legal Awards 2022.Fri, 13 May 2022 10:40:00 Za785867b-4814-433c-8f18-35c52ea88db9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/international-a-list-ranking-for-sunil-kakkadSunil Kakkad, the joint head of Gowling WLG's India Group, has been named among the Top 100 international lawyers for India-related matters by India Business Law Journal for the fourth consecutive year.Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 Zd4ee4f67-dd79-4d96-9e85-1517d19c65f8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/mip-2022-ip-starsThirty-one Gowling WLG professionals from across the firm's offices in Canada, China, France, the UAE and the UK have been distinguished as 2022 IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP).Mon, 09 May 2022 16:36:00 Zff54da74-1248-4297-9dc3-e7ae32e7bcbdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-partner-erik-goldsilverErik Goldsilver, a lawyer with more than 20 years' experience helping mining companies through the full lifecycle of their projects, has joined Gowling WLG's international Mining Group.Mon, 09 May 2022 13:13:00 Z167b14f2-ea2d-4a55-bb29-8f02dd9d8507https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-welcomes-micky-yangGowling WLG has welcomed Micky Yang to the firm as a new corporate partner to strengthen our indirect real estate practice in the UK.Thu, 05 May 2022 08:29:00 Zf41c529d-8b95-4e59-91ef-d1414bf10564https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/managing-ip-emea-shortlistGowling WLG has been recognised in eight categories at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2022.Thu, 05 May 2022 00:00:00 Z565fe450-f4af-460d-b726-5a0f9bd86a08https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-welcomes-lea-couture-theriaultBased in Montreal, Léa Couture-Thériault has joined Gowling WLG as a partner in the firm's Restructuring & Insolvency and Commercial Litigation groups.Wed, 04 May 2022 14:08:00 Zee1fd553-926c-447f-b828-2fa38cba8c6fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-named-one-of-the-uk-s-best-workplacesInternational law firm Gowling WLG is celebrating its 22nd consecutive year of being recognised by Great Place to Work® as one of the UK's best workplaces.Fri, 29 Apr 2022 08:29:00 Zb6e7fdff-6eec-4e94-a367-438856bfdd6fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/nine-new-partners-appointed-at-gowling-wlgOur latest round of promotions will see Sean Adams, Amar Adatia, Khalil Ahmad, Alex Brazeau, Rachel Kerr, Alexi Markham, Alison Richards, Dominic Richardson and James Stanier join the Gowling WLG partnership on 1 May 2022.Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:53:00 Z2861c535-8f95-4cb1-be56-e21fbbb2faa7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/goxl-announcementGowling WLG is excited to announce the launch of GoXL, an online self-learning platform designed to guide users through the core elements of IP protection.Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Z57ceed67-e65d-470a-8a84-0087d4b47f61https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-mourns-the-loss-of-philip-tousignantGowling WLG is saddened to announce that Philip Tousignant, general manager of the firm's Montreal office, passed away suddenly on April 10, 2022.Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:19:00 Z98408f64-9e98-4c81-9a2e-f7a603c63c2ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/legal-500-emea-2022-success-for-gowling-wlg-franceFrance Intellectual Property and Banking and Finance teams ranked among the best on the market by The Legal 500 EMEA 2022.Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Zbfd84c52-6119-48f5-ac91-655e830ce3cdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/lexpert-special-edition-finance-and-m-a-2022Lexpert has selected 24 Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A 2022, which profiles the top Lexpert-ranked lawyers who focus their practices on corporate finance, M&A and related areas.Tue, 19 Apr 2022 20:34:00 Zd61013e4-83db-4615-bec0-d2ae9fa0980dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/crh-canada-group-incOn March 25, 2022, CRH was granted an interlocutory injunction by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice against numerous defendants from blocking access to its facilities.Tue, 19 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Z1cbc239f-1acc-46a6-9f56-168bed43f095https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/legal-500-emea-2022Gowling WLG has been ranked for Technology Media and Telecoms and Intellectual Property in the 2022 edition of the Legal 500 EMEA.Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Z4744ff58-a0e1-47f9-a9fe-8a3f79c82c87https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/mip-americas-awards-2022Presented annually, the MIP Americas Awards distinguish the leading IP firms and practitioners across North and South America.Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:21:00 Z0115aed3-af4b-4912-84e3-94e6550f812chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/gowling-wlg-builds-on-strong-m-a-deal-numbersBloomberg has published its M&A legal advisory league tables for Q1 2022* and once again Gowling WLG's strong deal numbers, especially for Canada and the UK, resulted in a top global ranking.Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 Z12290183-de41-42aa-9b13-8530038f05bfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/benoit-m-duchesne-named-prothonotaryBenoit M. Duchesne, a partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office, has been appointed Prothonotary of the Federal Court of Canada.Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:19:00 Z00625bd2-dbc5-46e3-a45d-85a5b5ef6d21https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-welcomes-derek-youngGowling WLG is delighted to welcome new partner Derek Young to its Commercial Litigation Group.Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:52:00 Z3b974a43-b5c8-4bc1-9bc6-32d579639869https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/brent-arnold-joins-iadcFounded in 1920, the IADC has approximately 2,500 members worldwide. The IADC's primary objectives are to enhance the development of skills, promote professionalism, and facilitate camaraderie among its members and their clients, as well as the broader civil justice community.Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:33:00 Ze9d5a4fe-8ec5-41ba-ba7d-e31b618cb0cchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/bringing-an-end-to-forced-labour-and-child-labourOn March 21, Stephen Pike, Co-Leader of Gowling WLG's Canadian ESG Advisory Services practice, gave testimony before the Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights on Bill S-211, The Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. Introduced in November 2021, the Bill has already passed Second Reading in the Senate and is currently being studied by the Standing Committee on Human Rights.Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:31:00 Zb4d93402-67cf-4f8a-a770-e3c22da06220https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/uae-team-shortlisted-for-tmt-team-of-the-yearGowling WLG has been shortlisted for TMT Team of the Year at the 2022 Middle East Legal Awards.Tue, 29 Mar 2022 07:43:00 Zb941ebf7-f2f6-403d-aa8d-497571fdcd96https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/uae-team-named-ip-team-of-the-yearOur UAE IP team has been named Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year at this year's Chambers Middle East Legal Awards.Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Z8f350c31-6fe7-4d4a-8be9-9bd7854ad158https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/stephen-pike-co-edits-esg-guidebook-for-abaStephen Pike, a Toronto-based partner and co-leader of Gowling WLG's Canadian ESG Advisory Services, has co-edited a new book that will help directors better understand the role they play in overseeing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues for their organization's business.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 14:16:00 Z40550abf-f205-46f9-bf7d-3d94af2e5513https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-welcomes-george-elviraGowling WLG is pleased to announce that George Elvira has joined the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) Group as a partner in Montréal.Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:00:00 Zfb46116a-76e0-4d48-8d78-b0d409ee9b55https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-advises-on-coastal-gaslinkOn March 9, 2022, 11 First Nations who are limited partners in CGL First Nations Limited Partnership (CGL FNLP) announced a historic option agreement with TC Energy to purchase an equity interest in the Coastal GasLink Pipeline Project (CGL).Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 Z00fdc039-a026-4f62-9941-7d24a57e8df0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/phil-kennedy-rejoins-gowling-wlg-s-litigation-teamGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Philip Kennedy back to our Hamilton office as a partner in the firm's Advocacy Group.Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:00:00 Z5460dc56-f2d8-4305-850c-5fd4a12eae50https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-team-behind-ambassador-bridgeA team of Gowling WLG lawyers were instrumental in obtaining and continuing an injunction against blockades of the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:44:00 Z830a00ff-e313-4e5c-b90e-a1fc0ee891d4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/wtr-1000-2022The World Trademark Review (WTR) has named Gowling WLG as one of the top international trademark firms in WTR 1000 2022.Mon, 14 Mar 2022 11:00:00 Z0be4d014-8415-4402-8c3a-bb3de48e65fehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/jasmine-samra-joins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Jasmine Samra has joined the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) Group as counsel in Toronto.Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:00:00 Z39a6cde0-e3fb-47c6-b2d2-f852dbfe90c0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-to-leave-russiaWe are shocked and deeply concerned about the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. Gowling WLG stands united with the Ukrainian people.Wed, 09 Mar 2022 15:08:00 Zaf25c681-41ba-4b5b-921f-706243e61a38https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/selena-kim-named-to-national-association-of-womenSelena Kim, a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office, has become the first Canadian named to the US-based National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Rising List.Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:30:00 Z40e5f91b-4482-4baa-b99b-a209d738edc7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/philip-augustine-joins-family-law-groupGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Philip Augustine has joined the firm's Family Law Group as a partner in Ottawa.Mon, 07 Mar 2022 05:00:00 Zbadd9448-1434-4d3c-a01c-3a3d0b057d84https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/brenda-pritchard-recognized-in-2022-canada-s-markeGowling WLG alumna Brenda Pritchard is one of six Canadian marketers and the first-ever lawyer to be recognized for their lifetime leadership achievements by Canada's Marketing Hall of Legends (CMHOL).Mon, 28 Feb 2022 14:00:00 Z6b5bfc5d-6a80-410b-83d5-50eff4cb5388https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/aimee-halfyard-joins-business-law-groupGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Aimee Halfyard, a lawyer with experience in the technology sector, has returned to the firm as a partner. She will be based in the Vancouver office.Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 Z03107390-6c0b-4b18-9075-ca7f193cee6ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/canadian-legal-lexpert-directory-2022In the 2022 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, 243 Gowling WLG lawyers earned 382 rankings across 50 practice areas. In addition, Gowling WLG was named a 'leading law' firm in 29 practice areas with a total of 89 rankings across all its Canadian offices.Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:00:00 Zb97b57e4-ffb9-4d84-81a6-06c030482198https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/gowling-wlg-wins-pensions-law-firm-of-the-yearOur top ranked Pensions team picked up the Pensions Law Firm of the Year award at the Pensions Age Awards 2022.Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 Z2f74ab23-f5db-47c6-846c-ac8bfd1635b4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/chambers-global-2022-recognizes-gowling-wlg-lawyerThe 2022 edition of Chambers Global has recognized Gowling WLG among the top international law firms in 13 practice areas. In addition, the guide ranked 24 lawyers in 11 practice areas.Fri, 18 Feb 2022 10:00:00 Zc0a099ab-45ce-44c4-af8e-eca2caed8c47https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/who-s-who-legal-thought-leaders-global-elite-2022Six Gowling WLG legal professionals across Canada and the UK have been included in the 2022 edition of Who's Who Legal Thought Leaders: Global Elite 2022.Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:00:00 Z9d00bfd7-2b25-46b6-b978-70f50690a2f9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/dan-misutka-joins-administrative-law-groupGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Dan Misutka has joined the firm as a partner in the Administrative Law Group.Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:03:00 Z6ca3d6d5-d8e8-4df7-b499-77458e0ed5f9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/michael-watson-awarded-court-of-appeal-medallionMichael Watson, a partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office, was recently presented with the prestigious Court of Appeal Medallion for his legal and administrative efforts throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:19:00 Ze0da3e30-fb38-43b9-afa1-7d62f6d254d5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/iam-strategy-300-global-leaders-2022Intellectual Asset Management magazine (IAM) has recognized four professionals from Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property Group in the 2022 edition of IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders.Mon, 24 Jan 2022 18:17:00 Z4dcc4c23-0c2b-4cfc-9ccf-1554d681ee85https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-welcomes-mohammed-murajGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Mohammed Muraj has joined the firm's national Corporate Group as counsel in Toronto.Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:04:00 Z8a4e2976-3e16-4bc0-8257-da649fb99588https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-welcomes-professionals-to-partnershipEffective January 1, 2022, Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP has welcomed 21 legal professionals to its partnership.Mon, 10 Jan 2022 05:00:00 Z94417aaf-809a-42ec-ac8b-8b93d481ae46https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2022/2022-lexpert-alm-guide-to-the-leading-500-lawyersLexpert has selected eight Gowling WLG lawyers for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.Thu, 06 Jan 2022 13:00:00 Z14cbbd84-40e6-40db-952a-4e0c018a538chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-welcomes-restructuring-partnerGowling WLG has welcomed a new partner, Tom Pringle, to its UK restructuring and insolvency team.Thu, 06 Jan 2022 00:00:00 Zf3dac681-78a0-475e-b881-f13a1826f27dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-dubai-moves-to-icd-brookfieldGowling WLG reaffirms its commitment to the UAE and wider region as it moves its Dubai office to ICD Brookfield Place in the DIFC.Wed, 05 Jan 2022 13:20:00 Z4b77449b-9d8f-48e2-b56a-3457f7d6218bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/legal-era-awards-middle-east-2021Legal Era has recognised our Dubai Tech and Intellectual Property (IP) teams in the 2nd Annual Legal Era Middle East Awards.Tue, 21 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Z22156ddf-8696-4c0f-a782-c62ebb957989https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/steve-mckersie-to-succeed-peter-lukasiewicz-as-ceoSteve McKersie has been elected to serve as CEO of Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP for a six-year term commencing January 1, 2022. As CEO, McKersie will also serve as a member of Gowling WLG's International Board.Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Z21aeef7c-f19a-4dd1-8204-a005d55615b0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2022/gowling-wlg-has-been-re-appointed-to-ccs-panelGowling WLG has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) Legal Services Panel on Lot 1 - the General Legal Advice Services (GLAS).Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Z53f9f7a4-a35e-4cb2-9d4e-747f1348c0b5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/sahil-shoor-top-40-under-40-canadian-constructionSahil Shoor, a partner in Gowling WLG's Waterloo Region office, has been recognized in the second edition of On-Site Magazine and SitePartners' 'Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction.'Mon, 13 Dec 2021 05:00:00 Z9efa586e-4d31-472d-ae63-3118416d9515https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/chambers-fintech-2022-recognizes-gowling-wlgChambers and Partners has recognized Gowling WLG as one of the 'leading Canadian law firms' in the 2022 edition of Chambers FinTech.Fri, 10 Dec 2021 15:18:00 Z438ff4d1-69d6-42e9-ab94-f6543edf8206https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/the-future-of-biologics-and-patent-litigationNew research produced by Life Sciences IP Review and Gowling WLG surveys those at the forefront of the biologics and next generation therapies industry about patent litigation.Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 Zc4a821b3-0e56-4c71-a7a8-328a88f8f725https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-welcomes-yvonne-maidmentGowling WLG is delighted to welcome Yvonne Maidment as general manager of its Hamilton office.Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:36:00 Z15f4a919-8d15-441f-bc05-df9cb82352d0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/lexpert-special-edition-litigation-2021Lexpert has selected 14 Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation.Mon, 29 Nov 2021 12:00:00 Z8b7620b6-c065-47f6-8319-7555f514d55dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/raphael-tachie-joins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Raphael Tachie has joined the firm as a partner in its national Private Client Services Group, and he will serve as head of the group in Vancouver.Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:00 Zb377d5ca-e75a-4614-9474-b7f7aacd3b11https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/the-patent-litigation-law-review-fifth-editionPartners David Aylen and Vladislav Ugryumov of Gowling WLG's Moscow office have again contributed their formidable knowledge of Russia's IP landscape to the fifth edition of The Patent Litigation Law Review, published earlier this month.Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Zcff12423-a41d-4733-a7aa-53ee713c6eb6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-partners-named-2021-rising-starsGowling WLG is pleased to announce that its partners Tara Amiri-Khaledi, Erin Runnalls and Anne Tardif have been named among Lexpert's 2021 'Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40.'Fri, 26 Nov 2021 05:00:00 Zeec96348-8aeb-4397-8f1a-0c998055606bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/iam-global-leaders-2022Ten Gowling WLG IP professionals from across five countries have been recognized in the 2022 edition of IAM Global Leaders.Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Zcaae845e-1ceb-4f1f-83fd-1434f8aa199ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/robert-farmer-joins-gowling-wlg-s-canadian-bankingGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Robert Farmer as a partner in the firm's national Banking & Finance Group. He will be based in the Toronto office.Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:51:00 Zcff23f77-7d81-4a4e-9f83-55ad28499067https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/peter-gross-rejoins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Peter Gross has rejoined the firm as a partner based in Toronto.Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Zff34f54d-c5f2-4d99-be6f-2bbf962c2466https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-welcomes-lawyer-megan-cornellGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Megan Cornell to its national Corporate Group as a partner based in the firm's Ottawa office.Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:00:00 Z182fe8ba-e989-498d-a89d-066eaccd8b06https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/usman-sheikh-recognized-in-the-influentials-2021Usman Sheikh, national head of the firm's Blockchain & Smart Contracts Group, has been recognized in Toronto Life's The Influentials 2021 list.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 20:00:00 Z546de878-7819-4153-bc85-7b75f5e8714dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/paula-clancy-rejoins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is pleased to announce that trademark lawyer and agent Paula Clancy has rejoined its global Intellectual Property Group as a partner.Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Zb6864af4-cd96-4f79-adad-2af6485ef723https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/legal-500-canada-2022In the 2022 edition of The Legal 500 Canada, Gowling WLG has been ranked across 24 practice areas, achieving Tier 1 honours in Indigenous Law and Intellectual Property.Mon, 15 Nov 2021 19:16:00 Z7a2ccac7-012c-4e9b-8f12-72d541e7348fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-the-times-best-law-firms-2022Gowling WLG has been commended in five legal categories in The Times Best Law Firms 2022, securing listings for banking & finance, commercial dispute resolution, commercial property, company and commercial, and IP.Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 Z5eb2b68b-cccd-4912-8505-a2b0c53a4182https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-congratulates-kristine-leadbetter-goldKristine Leadbetter-Gold, marketing & business development manager in Gowling WLG's Hamilton office, has been named to Business Link Media Group's local 40 Under Forty list for 2021.Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Z0cb129da-2645-4e34-9eac-5ccd9136b59bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-launches-bioenergy-groupGowling WLG is pleased to announce the launch of the firm's global BioEnergy Group.Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:00:00 Z5e37d367-56f1-4688-aaae-9ff3f818b10ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/latinvex-rankings-2021Latinvex has selected France Tenaille, leader of Gowling WLG's Latin America and Cuba groups, for inclusion in its 2021 editions of Latin America: Top 100 Lawyers and Latin America: Top 100 Female Lawyers.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 18:36:00 Z7853e1d2-9766-4b93-804b-ea741e16312ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/chambers-partners-uk-2022-rankingsGowling WLG has again been praised for its "sterling" and "stand-out" legal and commercial prowess as the latest Chambers & Partners UK rankings results are revealed.Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Z7118a3d9-3b85-4caa-98e3-1e6775e3baaehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-record-m-a-deal-count-in-2021Gowling WLG has had another strong quarter in terms of M&A deal activity, surpassing its results from previous years.Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:27:00 Zf0dbef2e-de4e-4e09-a0bc-974fb6a5a47ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/john-hurley-named-advocatus-emeritusJohn Hurley, a partner in Gowling WLG's Montréal office, has been named Advocatus Emeritus by the Québec Bar for the year 2021. He joins Luc Deshaies as a recipient of this prestigious honour at Gowling WLG.Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Z8b1ff12b-2b0e-4db0-b337-e5b5507d5901https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-canada-and-uk-win-2021-client-choiceTwo Gowling WLG partners, representing offices from Canada and the UK, are among the 2021 recipients of the Client Choice Awards.Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:02:00 Z40b23611-6557-4b02-aeba-71a12a2a78a2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/international-tax-review-2022-rankingsThe International Tax Review (ITR) has recognized Gowling WLG and several of its professionals in the 2022 editions of Indirect Tax Leaders, Tax Controversy Leaders, Women in Tax, World Tax and World Transfer Pricing.Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:59:00 Zf2562e7d-8d69-4dc0-b137-0d64aa155355https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/naim-antaki-and-usman-sheikh-recognized-in-wwlWho's Who Legal has selected Naïm Antaki and Usman Sheikh for inclusion in its 2021 FinTech and Blockchain Guide.Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:00:00 Z782636b3-b676-40b1-a389-5b70928a14b1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-saddened-by-passing-of-former-torontoIt is with great sorrow that Gowling WLG mourns the loss of its former Toronto litigation partner Mr. Justice Glenn A. Hainey.Thu, 07 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Za7ee9ffe-d34e-4efb-96cd-da80da11994bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-partners-with-fnmpcGowling WLG is proud to announce a national partnership with the First Nations Major Project Coalition (FNMPC) that will see the two organizations collaborating in efforts to advance Indigenous participation in and equity ownership of major projects across Canada.Mon, 04 Oct 2021 13:00:00 Z6c99a90b-271b-4aa1-aa5c-68ebcfd710a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-wins-competition-team-of-the-yearThe EU, Trade and Competition team from Gowling WLG has won the coveted Competition Team of the Year award at the annual 2021 Legal Business Awards.Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:27:00 Zab84e278-3d01-47b8-a640-980ea559984fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/four-gowling-wlg-lawyers-named-mip-rising-starsFour Gowling WLG lawyers from the firm's global IP team have been named as 'Rising Stars' in Managing Intellectual Property's (MIP) 2021 'Rising Stars' list.Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 Z90e51cad-857d-4017-a33e-988c10cf2c30https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/lexpert-special-edition-energy-2021Lexpert has selected 18 Gowling WLG lawyers across Canada for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Energy.Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:00:00 Z68d2b202-933d-4c9c-8ada-f56e935b135bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-success-in-legal-500-uk-2022-rankingsGowling WLG has won plaudits for its commercial and legal expertise following The Legal 500 UK revealing its rankings for 2022.Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:21:00 Zbd450624-7b97-4797-92b4-c2d3a2588e94https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/brian-cohen-appointed-to-step-canada-boardBrian Cohen has been appointed to the board of directors of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Canada.Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:00:00 Z7d8a73d1-ba43-4c15-b9d7-40888ed1a256https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-mourns-the-loss-of-partner-neil-abbottGowling WLG is saddened to announce the loss of partner and friend Neil Abbott following a lengthy battle with kidney cancer.Mon, 27 Sep 2021 23:10:00 Z027e6cc3-ad69-4f3d-b05f-e05082990ce8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-advises-providence-therapeuticsOn September 13, 2021, Everest Medicines Limited announced two separate definitive agreements with Providence Therapeutics Holdings Inc., a clinical stage biotechnology company developing messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines.Tue, 21 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Z27b49814-fa27-47b8-8dd6-d950a4fd1d90https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/lesley-kim-joins-gowling-wlg-s-tax-group-in-canadaGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Lesley Kim to its national Tax Group as a partner based in the firm's Calgary office.Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 Z000c5b4b-e0ca-416b-88df-2b61d148c5d2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/matthijs-van-gaalen-top-25-most-influentialMatthijs van Gaalen, a Hamilton-based partner who played a key role in developing a unique portfolio lending practice, has been named one of Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for 2021, landing in the Business category.Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 Zbf1f702b-ccd2-47f3-8a9a-1a9b686808a6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/chambers-canada-2022Chambers Canada has once again distinguished Gowling WLG and its practitioners among Canada's leading providers of legal solutions. In the 2022 edition, a total of 47 lawyers earned 49 rankings across 28 practice areas.Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:00:00 Z852016fa-ad6c-4dee-988c-70658749dd27https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/mip-ip-stars-2021-rankingsGowling WLG's market-leading IP practices around the world have been distinguished in the 2021 edition of the Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) "IP Stars" Copyright, Patent, Trademark, and Transactions firm rankings.Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:45:00 Z6a422282-9052-4bd9-8ec4-5c6e6a074008https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/iam-strategy-300-2021Intellectual Asset Management magazine (IAM) has recognized four professionals from Gowling WLG's global Intellectual Property Group in the 2021 edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World's Leading IP Strategists.Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:40:00 Z119f0683-6c35-4e21-a688-eda1c7d42c4chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/mark-platteel-joins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Mark Platteel has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate and Financial Services Department and Infrastructure and Construction Group in Toronto.Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:12:00 Zc5e90586-e4e6-45fa-ba0a-9650e0ead6b0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/best-lawyers-in-canada-2022The 2022 edition of Best Lawyers™ in Canada has recognized 249 Gowling WLG lawyers, with a total of 439 rankings across 58 practice areas. The firm was also recognized with two "Law Firm of the Year" distinctions.Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:00:00 Z0ad83b6a-1fbb-4102-bd7a-2ab50fe615a3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-expert-guides-women-business-law-2021A group of female practitioners at international law firm Gowling WLG have been acknowledged by Expert Guides: Women in Business Law 2021 for their stand-out work in the legal industry.Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:17:00 Z0515b91f-aadf-4675-a35d-3e9e853e62f4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-welcomes-peter-bouzalasGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Peter Bouzalas has joined the firm's national Corporate Group as a partner in Toronto.Wed, 11 Aug 2021 13:32:00 Z54cb2ba2-d059-4b73-8e2a-79745ffeaa9ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/lexpert-special-edition-infrastructure-2021Lexpert has selected 39 Gowling WLG professionals across Canada for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure.Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 Z32c98f96-18ed-4fd0-80a6-0981a1ea149fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/helen-mahy-cbe-appointed-as-non-executive-directorLeading international law firm Gowling WLG has appointed Helen Mahy CBE as a non-executive director.Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 Z5bda6be8-f690-41cb-858e-5788dc7d99c4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2021/alex-brodie-named-an-influential-woman-in-ipAlexandra Brodie, a partner in the IP litigation team and co-founder of the tech sector at the international law firm Gowling WLG, has been named one of the World Intellectual Property Review's (WIPR) Most Influential Women.Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z4ebf8cf9-5973-44ac-aaf4-90e2a8fc9583https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/natalie-rizkalla-kamel-aba-ipl-leader-recognitionToronto-based Gowling WLG partner Natalie Rizkalla-Kamel has been awarded a Leadership Recognition for the 2020-21 year from the American Bar Association (ABA) Intellectual Property Law (IPL) Section.Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z155e4446-ad0d-4389-8b9c-49baf8b3c137https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/chambers-high-net-worth-2021Chambers and Partners has named Gowling WLG as one of the 'leading' Canadian firms in the area of private wealth law in the 2021 edition of Chambers High Net Worth.Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:19:00 Z135e7b97-cb35-42d0-b282-e3bbe553746bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/wtr-global-leaders-2021The World Trademark Review has selected 11 Gowling WLG professionals across four countries for inclusion in the 2021 edition of WTR Global Leaders, more than any other firm in the world.Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:52:00 Zcbb2f68b-16fe-46ff-94a8-fe82e8ccd3a8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/raman-johal-joins-private-client-services-teamGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Raman Johal as a partner in the firm's national Private Client Services Group. She will be based in our Vancouver office.Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:00:00 Za6dfc0fa-bb75-4402-afc1-2b0ae1a37457https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/adam-chamberlain-named-environmental-leaderAdam Chamberlain, a Toronto-based partner who has advised clients on environmental matters for more than 20 years, has been named leader of Gowling WLG's Climate Change and Environmental Law Group in Canada.Fri, 23 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Zc5b74af9-b65c-4d99-a47d-09347a154384https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/sandra-barton-receives-the-advocates-society-awarGowling WLG partner and trustee Sandra Barton has received the 'Award for Excellence in Teaching' from The Advocates' Society.Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z0ca66ecb-a381-401a-a312-bcafa3d0e6e3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-record-number-of-global-m-a-deals-2021Building on strong Q1 results, Gowling WLG has been credited by Refinitiv with a record 130 global M&A deals in the first half of 2021 – for a #18 ranking among all law firms worldwide. Bloomberg also ranked the firm #18 for global transactions.Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z90520382-2966-4ba3-bf54-774237df6439https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/iam-patent-1000-2021The 2021 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals has recognized members of Gowling WLG's global Patents Group across six jurisdictions.Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:35:00 Zc988671c-4ddb-40e5-b5ee-bf733b69d406https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/greg-p-shannon-qc-judicial-appointmentGreg P. Shannon, a partner in Gowling WLG’s Calgary office, has been appointed a Provincial Court of Alberta judge within the Calgary Civil Division, effective July 30, 2021.Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z6e82fce8-e4c9-4b9a-81d7-55f3ece870e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-welcomes-melissa-rothGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Melissa Roth has joined its Employment, Labour & Equalities (ELE) Group in Canada.Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z1c06664a-14f3-46d3-9290-060c44a9c367https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-enters-into-cooperation-agreementGowling WLG (UK) LLP and Saudi Arabian law firm AlGhazzawi & Partners (GP) have entered into a cooperation agreement.Thu, 08 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z0a77dcc3-0342-4422-8626-2c95354d7071https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/tamara-el-shibib-joins-gowling-dubaiGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Tamara El-Shibib to its Dubai Intellectual Property team.Sun, 04 Jul 2021 00:00:00 Z3ff4277f-2840-451a-9eee-1bebfae31270https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-named-a-best-workplace-for-womenGowling WLG has been recognised as a Best Workplace for Women™ by Great Place to Work UK®. The firm has been ranked 8th in the Super Large size category and is among 114 UK-based organisations recognised.Thu, 01 Jul 2021 10:14:00 Z1511e2c9-3269-45ec-bd28-aad0ff2bd3fehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/mip-top-250-women-in-ip-2021Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) named Gowling WLG partners Kate Swaine and Lynne Watt among the top female intellectual property (IP) lawyers in the world in its 2021 global list of the 'Top 250 Women in IP'.Tue, 29 Jun 2021 13:39:00 Za86928fc-c924-4f1e-823f-4b31b06411aahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/best-lawyers-france-and-germany-2022-guidesSeven Gowling WLG lawyers from the firm's France and Germany offices have been named 'Best Lawyers®' in the 13th Edition of the international peer review publication.Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:04:00 Za432f615-c8d8-4783-8e4f-46df3d6845c8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/andre-bergeron-joins-transfer-pricing-groupGowling WLG is pleased to welcome André Bergeron to its national Transfer Pricing and Competent Authority Group as a partner located in Ottawa.Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:00:00 Ze56572bb-865e-4be7-9593-9840629f7435https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/lexpert-special-edition-health-sciences-2021Forty Gowling WLG professionals have been named among the leading Canadian lawyers who serve clients in the health sciences industry in the inaugural issue of the Lexpert Special Edition: Health Sciences.Thu, 10 Jun 2021 17:00:00 Ze7a7f008-3479-4566-99df-e19f390d6db1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-ranked-in-best-lawyers-in-russia-2022Gowling WLG is recognized in the 2022 edition of the Best Lawyers™ in Russia with 15 rankings across multiple practice areas.Thu, 10 Jun 2021 13:38:00 Z8d6f7741-f7f4-4164-8b0d-c462a601d7a3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/mip-2021-ip-stars38 Gowling WLG professionals from across the firm have been distinguished as 2021 'IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property.Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:47:00 Ze0c8cb08-ff54-43ce-82d8-ae35a3f54683https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-business-law-partnerGowling WLG is pleased to announce the arrival of Marco P. Rodrigues as a partner in the Business Law Group of its Montréal office.Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Zef81fd13-947a-4342-8b12-e2eb24dafac1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/three-gowling-wlg-lawyers-receive-cpha-awardA trio of environmental lawyers from Gowling WLG – Jennifer King, Michael Finley, and Liane Langstaff – have been honoured by the Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) with the National Public Health Hero Award.Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:30:00 Z724421fa-8d20-48e7-9460-48e159bf080chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/black-talent-in-law-bursary-scheme-launchedGowling WLG (UK) Charitable Trust and the University of Birmingham have partnered to launch a new Black Talent in Law Bursary scheme.Tue, 01 Jun 2021 00:00:00 Zce858f56-842a-4609-9ac8-c46def7e8c81https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-partner-jim-smellie-wins-prestJim Smellie, a senior partner in the Calgary office of Gowling WLG, has received the Canadian Energy Law Forum's Energy Bear Award for contributions to energy regulatory law.Fri, 28 May 2021 00:00:00 Zb78b1d4e-5626-46e0-8d02-3d13af458295https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/alex-brodie-named-in-citywealth-top-10-tech-listGowling WLG partner Alex Brodie is named in the 2021 'Citywealth Leaders List: Top 10 Advisors to Tech Entrepreneurs', recognising the leading individuals in tech serving the ultra-high-net-worth market.Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 Z6fbb3287-ef09-4fbf-bb6f-dbe84ac4e9behttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/one-in-two-office-occupiers-want-to-relocateNew research from international law firm Gowling WLG has found that the majority of large office occupiers can relocate within the next three years, and with half intending to do so, there is a window of opportunity for investors and landlords to review their portfolios and proactively engage with their tenants.Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 Za0d214ea-fcca-4bfa-b234-cdeef62c2addhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/midlands-business-insider-award-winGowling WLG has won an Insider Dealmaker of the Year Award (Midlands category) for its advice relating to private equity firm LDC's investment in Solid Solutions, a leading provider of 3D computer aided design software.Tue, 25 May 2021 14:58:00 Z2424f40a-24f1-46ef-aa9c-092de4d26addhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/cindy-kou-2021-precedent-setter-awards-winnerPrecedent Magazine has named Toronto-based commercial lawyer Cindy Kou a Precedent Setter Award winner for 2021.Tue, 25 May 2021 14:56:00 Z0a695ea0-1315-4555-be90-24fc4584b529https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-launches-agileGowling WLG has launched a series of innovative new flexible working arrangements to its people in the UK.Thu, 13 May 2021 09:50:00 Z4adefaef-3679-4b34-bd5d-049f3ca17f0dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-welcomes-helen-robertsGowling WLG is pleased to welcome new legal director Helen Roberts to its burgeoning logistics team, topping off a successful 12 months that has seen the practice grow by 30%.Thu, 13 May 2021 08:38:00 Zbdd72ba3-bf98-4f52-b52d-ff07afb66bdehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-s-israel-desk-recognisedLegally Israel 100 listed Gowling WLG as a leading top-tier firm in the Patents category. Leaders of the firm's Israel Desk team were also recognised individually by market feedback from Israel's most senior partners:Wed, 12 May 2021 13:23:00 Zbcfe2b42-3aaf-407e-a494-24be7c75c4f8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/domenic-crolla-receives-2021-oba-health-law-awardOttawa-based partner Domenic Crolla is the recipient of the 2021 Ontario Bar Association (OBA) Susan Hilary Davidson Memorial Award for Excellence in Health Law, presented by the OBA's Health Law Section.Tue, 11 May 2021 14:15:00 Zd9c93b6d-78d5-4da1-9df1-bd7eef291566https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/roberto-aburto-among-ottawa-s-forty-under-40Roberto Aburto is among Ottawa's Forty Under 40 for 2021 according to the OBJ and the Ottawa Board of Trade.Thu, 06 May 2021 12:59:00 Zdf862020-d264-4a22-88e2-082c085e772chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-s-new-hydrogen-groupGowling WLG is pleased to announce the launch of the firm's Hydrogen Group, an international team of lawyers and intellectual property professionals who have significant experience advising clients in one of the world's most dynamic energy sectors.Wed, 05 May 2021 13:51:00 Z1d71ea69-8f7c-46b1-91ba-644957142cd8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2021/parna-sabet-stephenson-joins-fsra-committeeParna Sabet-Stephenson, co-leader of the firm's FinTech and InsurTech groups, has been appointed to the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA)'s Technical Advisory Committee for Credit Union Data Strategy and Digital Transformation.Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 Z1d82e8a9-67a6-4860-a61a-06be223fc989https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-named-one-of-the-uk-s-best-workplacesGowling WLG has been recognised as one of the top 10 best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to Work® for the 21st consecutive year.Thu, 29 Apr 2021 09:00:00 Z8756dc48-5366-4322-a0f4-13f1039720ebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/canadian-legal-lexpert-directory-2021In the 2021 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, 237 Gowling WLG professionals earned 376 rankings across 46 areas of law. In addition, Gowling WLG was named a leading law firm in 28 practice areas with a total of 80 rankings across all its Canadian offices.Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:00:00 Z7085b037-a1eb-4955-807d-adbc3f712a10https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-ranked-in-top-10-for-clean-energy-m-aGowling WLG's Energy team has been ranked 9th for Energy M&A deals by volume for 2021 by Clean Energy Pipeline.Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Z87449003-86bd-4c8d-96b8-8f951cb36c90https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/global-surge-in-m-a-rankings-for-gowling-wlgRefinitiv and Bloomberg have published their M&A legal advisory league tables for Q1 2021[1] and once again the deal numbers and rankings for Gowling WLG were exceptional.Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Z9a478b9b-4e6b-406f-9a45-a3485bfb9ac4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/legal-500-emea-2021Gowling WLG Dubai's technology and intellectual property teams have been named as leaders in their field in the Legal 500 2021 EMEA guide.Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Zde8cf97d-f372-4e90-8481-f174ce179d54https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/lexpert-special-edition-finance-ma-2021Twelve Gowling WLG corporate professionals have been recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A 2021.Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 Zbb30b778-6c8d-4521-a6f2-3adae1f8f870https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/eleven-new-partners-appointed-at-gowling-wlgGowling WLG (UK) LLP celebrates the appointment of 11 new partners.Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:43:00 Z0830ec1a-8716-4f20-bbb0-9a5445cd535dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/mip-americas-awards-2021Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), one of the world's foremost IP publications, has named Gowling WLG the Canadian 'Trademark Contentious Firm of the Year' at the MIP Americas Awards 2021.Thu, 08 Apr 2021 13:27:00 Zaf4d0c63-929c-4398-9d95-d8b1c2442695https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2021/bringing-perry-the-bull-to-lifeAs Official Legal Advisors to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Gowling WLG has advised on the creation of the event's recently-unveiled mascot, Perry the Bull.Tue, 06 Apr 2021 00:00:00 Z74e9c623-d2fa-4e5e-a10a-51770a91c503https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/double-win-at-managing-ip-emea-awardsGowling WLG's Intellectual Property (IP) team has won in two categories at Managing Intellectual Property's (MIP) EMEA Awards 2021.Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:30:00 Z8668af07-7121-4bdf-a1fa-49fab8d79fb0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-appointed-to-tfgm-ps-frameworkGowling WLG has been appointed to the Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) professional services panel.Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z8a9a9640-d5d0-48e0-a729-1ecc99ce0458https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/building-and-buying-better-homes-reportOur new report, 'Building and Buying Better Homes', shows a clear commitment to sustainable homes from both housebuilders and consumers. More than three quarters (77%) of UK housebuilders believe meeting the net zero carbon emissions target is achievable, but this is dependent on a number of factors – not least investment - according to the findings.Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 Z5b906f33-f783-441d-8ef7-d7019b6994e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/chambers-europe-2021-recognises-gowling-wlgChambers Europe has once again recognised Gowling WLG's leading practices in Russia and France. In total, Gowling WLG achieved four individual rankings and one firm ranking in the 2021 edition of the guide.Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z0be94d1d-230d-4885-be2e-92011719cc50https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2021/universe-of-pharmaceutical-trademarks-in-russiaGowling WLG is pleased to announce the release of The Universe of Pharmaceutical Trademarks in Russia 2021, authored by David Aylen, managing partner of Gowling WLG's Russia/CIS practice.Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z9f06041c-e682-4e2f-8d97-154e86eeba3bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/payfare-ipoPayfare Inc. (TSX:PAY) today successfully closed its previously announced initial public offering of 10,900,000 Class A common shares at a price of $6 per common share for total gross proceeds of CDN$65,400,000.Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Zfaa1f0a5-9985-430d-8ee7-722326717844https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-serves-as-co-counsel-to-deciemGowling WLG recently served as co-counsel to science-first Canadian cosmetics company DECIEM, in a deal that saw Estée Lauder Companies Inc. significantly increase its ownership of the company.Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:12:00 Zf7b1fee8-dcfd-491d-9f16-62d9cace095chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-and-blue-j-join-forces-on-new-tax-toolGowling WLG and Blue J, the leading provider of analytics for tax positions, have collaborated on an advanced search tool for worldwide legal resources related to the interpretation of 'principal purpose' in domestic legislation and treaties.Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:47:00 Z85a203b7-bb23-4e78-90f0-d3e8601c8f45https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/rethinking-sustainable-cities-reportThe Rethinking Sustainable Cities report, produced by Gowling WLG in partnership with Jacobs, London Transport Museum, and PTV Group, highlights how the pandemic has resulted in a greater imperative to unify efforts and change our cities for the better, so they not only protect our planet but people, too.Tue, 09 Mar 2021 15:44:00 Z4aac596c-a1ee-4c5c-964e-7d5df6a7bcafhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-authors-virtual-currencies-guideA cross firm team from Gowling WLG has authored the UK chapter of a new Virtual Currencies Comparative Guide launched by Mondaq.Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 Z43936d46-9958-4578-a057-5d026ad1e3behttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/lexpert-special-edition-technology-2021An impressive 52 Gowling WLG professionals from across Canada have been named among the leading lawyers who serve clients in the tech-sector in Lexpert Special Edition: Technology 2021.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:07:00 Z7c49e3ff-11f7-41d0-839f-07c30a7e4d2fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-advises-on-disease-prevention-dealsPaul Armitage, partner and head of Vancouver’s Technology Industry Group, recently advised Precision NanoSystems, Inc. (PNI) on a pair of multimillion-dollar deals that will help bolster the company’s disease prevention endeavours, including for COVID-19.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Zeb54514a-04cd-46dc-9b83-8d6c611d3e64https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/ij-global-awards-2020Gowling WLG's Projects and Infrastructure team has been ranked in six categories by the IJ Global Awards 2020.Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Zcd3f47e8-2437-41b0-acb5-3ad50cff4aa5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/andrew-bratt-named-next-leader-of-gowling-wlg-s-emGowling WLG is pleased to announce Andrew Bratt as leader of the firm's Employment, Labour and Equalities (ELE) Group in Canada. He assumes the role from outgoing leader Bettina Burgess.Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Z702787d9-c199-45f6-8a98-b1f51c226967https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/wtr-1000-2021The World Trademark Review (WTR) has named Gowling WLG as one of the top 26 international trademark firms in WTR 1000 2021.Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:50:00 Zc455f7c3-c174-4b88-a7bf-eb18b95bdb50https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/citerightGowling WLG is pleased to announce its partnership with CiteRight, a Toronto-based legal technology startup, in a move that gives its litigation teams access to the most advanced legal knowledge and workflow platform in Canada.Thu, 04 Feb 2021 00:00:00 Z74d57e58-62fa-49ea-8fc0-4d0c2f390af4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/lorne-rollheiser-leader-of-canadian-oil-gas-groupGowling WLG is pleased to announce the appointment of Calgary-based partner Lorne Rollheiser as head of its Canadian Oil & Gas Group.Tue, 02 Feb 2021 14:41:00 Zf382402b-5d0d-4ec2-be61-b3513a8f41cbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/nelson-godfrey-named-among-six-rising-star-lawyersEuromoney Legal Media Group has named Nelson Godfrey among Canada's top six Rising Star lawyers, it was announced yesterday at the virtual Rising Stars Awards 2020: Americas.Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z0b299455-08e5-4186-a22e-b3a1508e6d53https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/passport-to-wellness-programToday, as the Bell Let's Talk campaign shines a light on mental health issues, Gowling WLG Canada is pleased to launch a new internal mental health and wellness program for everyone in the firm.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:00:00 Zbc4a37cc-9031-44e8-8b9e-6dd3ef0fc58ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/paul-seaman-leads-gowling-wlg-indigenous-law-groupPaul Seaman, a proud citizen of the Manitoba Métis Federation and active member of the Saskatchewan Métis community, has been appointed national leader of Gowling WLG's Indigenous Law Group.Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z627520d9-d476-44fe-946e-32fb8ddb9041https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/ian-mitchell-named-canadian-leader-of-mining-groupGowling WLG is pleased to announce the appointment of Toronto partner Ian Mitchell as the head of the firm's Mining Group in Canada.Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:26:00 Z3e4491e0-05d0-46fb-9a78-eac20565c3d0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/patrick-duxbury-lawyer-hot-100Gowling WLG's head of Life Sciences, Patrick Duxbury, has been recognised in The Lawyer Hot 100 list 202Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z15f3d900-423c-4a9b-a951-12922a1fef17https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-performs-strongly-in-corporate-tablesGowling WLG has once again performed strongly in the latest M&A and Private Equity legal advisory tables published by Bloomberg and Refinitiv.Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z07e1acfa-fba5-4308-8d3f-15cc597edfa6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-advises-bluma-wellness-on-proposed-us$On January 14, 2021, Bluma Wellness Inc. (CSE: BWEL.U) (OTCQX: BMWLF) (Bluma) announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement with Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTCQX: CRLBF) pursuant to which Cresco Labs will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Bluma in an all-share transaction that values Bluma at an equity value of US$213 million.Thu, 21 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z8c87f361-3bee-4037-9fbf-d35e6dfcb328https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/west-midlands-property-awards-2020Gowling WLG's Real Estate team is celebrating a double award win at the 2020 Insider West Midlands Property Awards, being named 'Property Law Firm of the Year' and succeeding in the 'Property Deal of the Year' category.Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:09:00 Z4537401c-db21-4844-9d04-b546205ad275https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-welcomes-the-next-era-of-intellectualGowling WLG is pleased to announce Laurent Massam as the new head of IP Litigation & Strategy in Canada, and Martha Savoy and John Coldham as the new leads of the firm’s global Trademark, Brands & Designs Group, having been appointed in 2020.Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z60e82f84-f025-4957-ab09-190509e30b04https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-mourns-loss-of-partner-wayne-brynaertIt is with great sadness that Gowling WLG announces the loss of partner, friend and colleague Wayne Brynaert, who passed away on January 18, 2021.Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:00:00 Za757da34-316d-41ce-a228-8689c61d9103https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/iam-global-leaders-2021Nine Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized among the world's foremost patent practitioners by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) in the 2021 edition of IAM Global Leaders.Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:29:00 Z7d4d6b81-bef9-4ad1-b16c-4f3e02b1e0e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/brent-arnold-named-vice-chairBrent Arnold, a Toronto-based partner and head of the firm's Commercial Litigation Technology sub-group, has been named vice-chair of the Defence Research Institute (DRI) Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Committee.Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z8f273889-b700-48fa-9df3-ab9e04b8062chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/gowling-wlg-ranked-among-m-a-leaders-for-2020Bloomberg in its year end M&A legal advisory league tables placed Gowling WLG among a group of leading law firms for global, Canada and UK M&A deals in 2020.Fri, 08 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z7926dc0e-4f77-456e-9571-6a1a401733c7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2021/cindy-kou-nominated-to-ctla-board-of-directorsCindy Kou, a Toronto-based business law associate lawyer, has been nominated to the board of directors of the Canadian Technology Law Association (CTLA).Wed, 06 Jan 2021 19:40:00 Z552f8f16-f246-49b4-8b1f-02295720bea3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-congratulates-piikani-nation-on-awardTwo landmark limited partnership agreements between AltaLink, Alberta's largest electricity transmission provider, and the Piikani Nation and Kainai-Blood Tribe have been recognized with the 2020 Award for Advancement of an Integrated Approach to Sustainability.Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z98f22ec2-e4bc-48ad-845d-bcb6d3c880f2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-partnerGowling WLG has welcomed a new partner, Mike Stewart, to its construction and engineering disputes team in London.Mon, 04 Jan 2021 09:00:00 Zf0e52da0-2411-4f55-92a8-7092246288adhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2021/gowling-wlg-welcomes-18-professionals-to-its-partnGowling WLG (Canada) LLP is delighted to welcome 18 legal professionals to its partnership, effective January 1, 2021.Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Zfd385651-f8be-4751-aa15-598d29201c0ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2021/hydroelectric-assets-disposalGowling WLG's energy team has acted in relation to the disposal of GVO's stake in 14 operating hydroelectric power stations managed by Longspur Capital (Longspur) to an infrastructure fund.Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 Z3ecf9c3f-ab5f-465d-9d25-3bac307bd0b2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-conseille-expertusOn December 15, 2020, Montréal-based FinTech firm Expertus announced that it had entered an agreement with IBM (NYSE: IBM) pursuant to which IBM acquired all of Expertus' operations.Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Z26e93a05-7a4a-4867-b4cc-4a3c2bf647b3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/head-of-ai-co-edits-the-law-of-aiGowling WLG's head of artificial intelligence (UK), Matt Hervey, has co-edited a new book with 4 Pump Court's Dr Matthew Lavy discussing the key legal considerations around artificial intelligence (AI).Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:31:00 Zee242fbf-5b12-4535-8e99-1b6392a1ac7ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/lexpert-alm-guide-to-the-leading-500-lawyers-2021Ten Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized across five categories in the 2021 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.Thu, 17 Dec 2020 12:00:00 Z9cb6ab46-bcca-4169-9fdb-e4ed7e34eb45https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/protectionism-a-new-erafrom international law firm Gowling WLG. Research into protectionism from Gowling WLG outlines that there has also been a sharp and sustained increase in discriminatory – or trade restricting – policies being enacted and implemented worldwide since the global financial crisis. The report, 'Protectionism: A new era', is based on data analysis from the Global Trade Alert database, The Heritage Index of Economic Freedom and World Bank data, and identifies trends in protectionist interventions and broader trade policy have accelerated rapidly.Thu, 17 Dec 2020 10:29:00 Zc2896590-8657-4d63-9c8c-89cac0969c0bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/wei-kiat-sun-joins-gowling-wlg-s-commercial-litigaGowling WLG is delighted to welcome Wei Kiat Sun to its Commercial Litigation Group as a partner in Vancouver.Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Zf0e15f80-5a6e-4b8a-9ae7-bef1ba94f283https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/chambers-fintech-2021In the 2021 edition of Chambers FinTech, Gowling WLG has once again been recognized as one of the top Canadian law firms. In addition, Usman Sheikh, head of the firm's Blockchain & Smart Contracts Group, has been named the top FinTech lawyer in the country for the second consecutive year.Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:42:00 Zcf0384ef-9711-48cc-8f28-076b9426360ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/kenneth-warren-named-president-electKenneth Warren, QC, a Calgary-based partner with more than 30 years' experience, has been elected by the benchers as president-elect of the Law Society of Alberta.Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Zf7c80836-4c32-477b-8d59-fdff3e5fe68fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/pam-vermeersch-to-lead-gowling-wlg-s-hamilton-offiGowling WLG is pleased to announce Pam Vermeersch as the next managing partner of its Hamilton office, effective Jan. 1, 2021.Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Z5064a55f-72fe-4b0c-82d5-8503d83e6877https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/legal-era-awards-middle-east-2020Gowling WLG is pleased to announce that its Dubai based technology team has been named TMT team of the year by the Legal Era Middle East Awards 2020.Tue, 08 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Z648c194a-416e-4614-837e-95f735ca9551https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-ip-stars-rankings-2020Gowling WLG's leading IP practices in the UK, Canada, Russia and UAE have been distinguished in the 2020 edition of the MIP 'IP Stars' Trademark and Patents rankings.Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:24:00 Z1f1149de-060f-405c-8263-c7e05aa043aahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/ahab-abdel-aziz-elected-chair-of-ocni-boardAhab Abdel-Aziz, global director of Gowling WLG's Nuclear Industry Sector Group, has been elected chair of the board of directors of the Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI), effective November 26, 2020.Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:00:00 Z5b450899-35ef-4be2-a456-bad25426420dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-lawyers-recognised-in-who-s-who-legalGowling WLG lawyers recognised in Who's Who Legal: Mining 2021Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 Z8aee0c12-f124-478e-9761-4945e6eec481https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/gowling-wlg-named-co-winner-of-2020-export-awardThe Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) has named Gowling WLG co-winner of the Export Award at the 2020 OCNI Supplier Excellence Awards, recognition of the firm's ongoing success in the international nuclear market. The awards were presented virtually following OCNI's Annual General Meeting on Nov. 26.Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:30:00 Z1c936267-dfc0-444c-8bfa-ebfb0c4f001bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/lexpert-special-edition-litigation-2020Seventeen Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized among Canada's top litigation lawyers in the Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation 2020.Fri, 27 Nov 2020 09:11:00 Zecf6ed89-ca7f-4f84-9400-c233cf56da49https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-advises-round-hill-music-on-its-succesA team of corporate experts from international law firm Gowling WLG has advised Round Hill Music Royalty Fund Limited ("Round Hill Music") on its successful IPO on the Specialist Fund Segment of the London Stock Exchange's main market. Dealings in Round Hill Music's shares commenced on 13 November 2020.Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Z91d09a32-fa4a-428d-9fef-bae56bcb6aa4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/legal-500-canada-2021In the 2021 edition of Legal 500 Canada, 77 Gowling WLG professionals were recommended as industry leaders in their respective practices. Among the firm's lawyers named in the guide, 17 were listed as elite 'Leading Lawyers' and 10 professionals were identified as 'Next Generation Partners.'Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Ze767f13d-250b-460d-baa6-978496a5f088https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/lexpert-2020-rising-starsGowling WLG is pleased to announce that its partners Elizabeth Burton and Daniel Cole, along with Gowling WLG alumna Jaimie Lickers, have been named among Lexpert's 2020 'Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40.'Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Z94e3efc8-493d-44f3-945c-d6f77078ef15https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/plantx-life-inc-acquisition-of-bloomboxclub-limitLegal experts from the UK and Canada offices of Gowling WLG have acted for PlantX Life Inc. on its £8 million acquisition of UK based e-commerce company Bloomboxclub Limited.Mon, 09 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Z04b68d53-ba22-40a3-a22f-1ac61c07c7d6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/dhruv-chhatralia-presented-with-the-medal-of-the-oDhruv Chhatralia, a principal associate at international law firm Gowling WLG, was presented with the Medal of the Order of the British Empire after being included in Her Majesty the Queen's New Year's Honours List 2020.Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Zace119dd-12ee-4f91-8cc7-2c3ebe9a2a67https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/gowling-wlg-named-in-the-times-best-law-firms-2021Gowling WLG has been named in six legal categories in The Times Best Law Firms 2021, listed for banking & finance, commercial dispute resolution, commercial property, company and commercial, energy & renewables, and IP.Thu, 05 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Zb28d68e4-dec6-4349-831f-c325778911bchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-strengthens-municipal-law-practice-witGowling WLG is pleased to welcome David Sunday as a partner in its Municipal Law Group. He will be based in the firm's Waterloo Region office.Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 Zc0b39493-6d6b-47dd-961e-b10a878d5bbfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/lexpert-special-edition-energy-2020Thirty-two Gowling WLG lawyers have been recognized for their capability to provide proactive, commercially focused and innovative advice to energy-sector clients in the 2020 edition of the Lexpert Special Edition - Canada's Leading Energy Lawyers.Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:00 Z86365b6a-901d-42c4-965b-8bb750fc6edehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/gowling-wlg-praised-in-chambers-partners-2021Gowling WLG has again been praised for its 'hugely respected' and 'outstanding' legal and commercial prowess as the latest Chambers & Partners UK rankings results are revealed.Fri, 23 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z795d5b7d-b3ea-4c43-ab6b-bb263e1160dchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/awards-recognition/2020/gowling-wlg-lawyers-named-mip-rising-stars-2021Five Gowling WLG professionals from the firm's offices in Canada and the UK have been named as 'Rising Stars' in Managing Intellectual Property's (MIP) 2020/21 'Rising Stars' list.Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:11:00 Zd8467e7c-af7a-4232-b914-0c6be7b91c88https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/jonathan-brufal-joins-the-dubai-officeGowling WLG Dubai are delighted to welcome back Jonathan Brufal to lead its projects practice in the Middle East and Africa.Wed, 14 Oct 2020 08:56:00 Z1de6cd6f-2612-41cb-a9f2-43a9caa6a32fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/international-tax-review-2021Gowling WLG and several of its professionals have been listed among the world's leading tax practitioners in the 2021 editions of Tax Controversy Leaders, Indirect Tax Leaders and Women in Tax by the International Tax Review (ITR).Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:00:00 Z3b402ccf-5586-4c8c-a588-333e702a66a3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/canadian-law-awardsGowling WLG and its clients received multiple awards at the inaugural Canadian Law Awards, which were presented yesterday in an online ceremony.Wed, 07 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z7e4b61b4-ba93-4fa8-8595-37c622295781https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/sandra-barton-named-fellow-of-the-american-collegeGowling WLG partner Sandra Barton has become a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in North America.Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z8c963f3c-ea3c-4ddc-ae42-9e0a1c137424https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/france-tenaille-2020-latinvex-honoursFrance Tenaille has once again been named among the world's leading lawyers specializing in Latin America in the 2020 edition of both Latin America: Top 100 Lawyers and Latin America: Top 100 Female Lawyers by Latinvex.Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:47:00 Ze5d1eddf-f29e-455e-95ef-68e3bff766a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2020/brian-a-crane-gowling-wlg-indigenous-laJorie Halcro, an Anglo-Métis student at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law, was recently named the winner of the Brian A. Crane/Gowling WLG Indigenous Law Student Scholarship.Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Zfb1809e1-570a-4e7b-b183-8db8b2231eb2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/gowling-wlg-leads-the-way-in-the-legal-500-uk-2021Leading international law firm Gowling WLG has won plaudits for its commercial and legal expertise The Legal 500 UK reveals its rankings results for 2021.Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 Z4577c1f3-aa3d-44d4-b042-37e91773c9e3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/filomena-frisina-italy-canada-business-awardFilomena Frisina, a senior corporate and M&A partner in the Toronto office of Gowling WLG, is the distinguished recipient of the Italy-Canada Award from the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO) in recognition of her work to advance connections between the two countries.Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:00:00 Z0b1c6af1-7d3f-4757-9afc-f76a5c030e69https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-france-aux-cotes-d-educapital-lors-dLe cabinet d’avocats Gowling WLG (France) a conseillé Educapital, fonds spécialisé dans l'EdTech, dans le cadre de la levée de fonds de PowerZ à laquelle ont également participé Pierre Kosciusko-Morizet, Michaël Benabou, Octave Klaba, Erik Maris ainsi que l'éditeur Hachette Livre.Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Z0656aee9-acfd-435a-ba6a-3c43c45cd970https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-welcomes-paris-partner-emilie-renaudAs part of its redeployment plan, Gowling WLG's Paris office is pleased to announce the arrival of Emilie Renaud as a partner, accompanied by associate Nassim Vareilles.Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Zbd6c7468-a84a-4c79-89ec-bd72a4679d22https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/lions-lair-sacha-babic-tips-for-inventionsIt's been 10 years since Gowling WLG first partnered with LiONS LAIR – a Hamilton-based pitch competition that merges entrepreneurship with innovation in an exciting forum.Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Z968d168f-bc5b-4fd5-b9ad-f3d0b919d1cfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/canadian-lawyer-top-25-most-influential-2020Gowling WLG is delighted to announce that its partners Selena Kim and Malcolm Ruby have been selected for inclusion in Canadian Lawyer's 2020 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers list.Tue, 15 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Zab5515a3-344f-41f9-96a9-b2f558b78132https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/wtr-global-leaders-2020The World Trademark Review has selected nine Gowling WLG professionals across three countries for inclusion in the 2020 edition of WTR Global Leaders.Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:00:00 Z6a2fae67-47f5-4626-a79f-749d7c341809https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/2020-working-families-benchmarkGowling WLG has been listed as one of the 2020 Top Employers by work-life balance charity, Working Families.Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Z3f649cb1-7f13-4d08-8869-76597282ed39https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/chambers-canada-2021Chambers Canada has once again distinguished Gowling WLG among Canada's leading providers of legal solutions, a recognition that speaks both to our clients' ongoing success and our deep dedication to helping them succeed.Wed, 09 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Z7e894e33-660a-4d83-b152-262fe72d4ff2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/lawdragon-500-leading-global-restructuring-insolGowling WLG partner Virginie Gauthier has been recognized among the very top lawyers practising in her field in Lawdragon's inaugural 500 Leading Global Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyers rankings.Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 Z94d4a099-d91e-4464-b6b5-e9061dd4a162https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/lexpert-special-edition-infrastructure-2020This year, 39 Gowling WLG lawyers have been recognized for their strong capabilities in providing practical, innovative legal solutions to infrastructure clients in the Lexpert Special Edition – Infrastructure 2020.Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:00:00 Zb5b2aed3-c4e4-4114-9c7e-ea8b585a6021https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-home-to-canada-s-leading-ip-practice-fGowling WLG is the go-to firm in Canada for United States patent prosecution referrals, a recent study conducted by Patent-Pilot and published by IAM Patent revealed.Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Z8c86ed11-b05d-49c9-9704-6d02a72f48adhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/best-lawyers-in-canada-2021Gowling WLG has achieved its strongest showing to date in the Best Lawyers™ in Canada, with 237 lawyers earning a total of 394 rankings across 58 practice areas in the 2021 edition of the guide. The firm was also recognized with two Law Firm of the Year distinctions.Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:44:00 Zb5d96ba1-aba7-4911-9f4e-8c369e500882https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/anita-nador-ranked-2020-edition-iam-strategy-300Gowling WLG partner Anita Nador has been named one of the top 300 intellectual property (IP) strategists in the world by Intellectual Asset Management magazine (IAM) for the fourth consecutive year.Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:00:00 Z5488d7c1-904d-40b7-840d-3770aa8aa237https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/awards-recognition/2020/canadian-hr-reporter-readers-choice-awardGowling WLG has been selected as one of the top three employment & labour law firms in Canada in the 2020 Canadian HR Reporter Readers' Choice Awards.Thu, 20 Aug 2020 21:00:00 Z3d083d64-0a58-401c-b03b-e2281422bfc3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-appoints-brian-lee-as-co-head-of-canadGowling WLG is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Lee as co-head of its Canadian China Practice.Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Zfa2965b1-5872-491b-b516-8064c5f29a71https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-tax-partner-carole-chouinard-appointedOttawa tax partner Carole Chouinard has been named among eight Canadian business and academic leaders who will serve as special commissioners on an independent tax review assembled by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Zeaec108a-2f09-4026-b0fc-8f30a6c90998https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-welcomes-virginie-gauthierGowling WLG is delighted to welcome Virginie Gauthier as a partner in its Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Group. She will be based in the firm’s Toronto office.Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 Z92f3b4a8-ac28-4148-9449-aae6bc1fa2f7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/legally-israel-100Gowling WLG is pleased to announce that it has earned multiple accolades in the 2020 edition of Legally Israel 100.Wed, 29 Jul 2020 18:11:00 Z72bf5891-9d83-4d7b-875b-e0c7033c5188https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-appoints-new-it-director-shane-scottInternational law firm Gowling WLG has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of a new IT director, Shane Scott.Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Zb7aed698-890b-4ee4-ba74-b5116e3c1daahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/global-mid-market-m-a-review-first-half-2020Gowling WLG led all law firms for the number of Canadian M&A deals announced in the first half of 2020 according to league tables published by Refinitiv and Bloomberg.Mon, 20 Jul 2020 19:57:00 Z0840ff32-9c88-46df-a0ff-aa875216a4b8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/hamilton-$400m-downtown-redevelopmentIn a landmark decision, Hamilton City Council has voted to proceed with a $400M+ redevelopment of the city's entertainment facilities - an ambitious venture in which Gowling WLG continues to play an important role.Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:02:00 Zcf4582b5-a455-4ff2-b502-99a4cf63da68https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-welcomes-simon-elliottGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Simon Elliott has joined the firm as a Senior Associate in its corporate team in Dubai.Wed, 15 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Z76a80a15-9406-4c49-b49f-900058368806https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/nine-law-students-selected-for-lldtf-scholarshipsOn behalf of Legal Leaders for Diversity and Inclusion, Gowling WLG is pleased to announce that nine law students from across Canada have been selected by the Legal Leaders for Diversity Trust Fund (LLDTF) to receive $3,000 scholarships.Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Z7be3396f-9b90-4374-a6c2-4a6d3738b862https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-to-waive-its-fee-agent-of-recordDo you plan to designate Canada in your next application for an international trademark registration? If so, we would like to help.Tue, 14 Jul 2020 00:00:00 Z388d326a-5f85-4ad1-91a1-ba43fd187efchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/chambers-high-net-worth-2020For the fourth consecutive year, Gowling WLG has been listed as one of the top Canadian firms in the area of private wealth law in Chambers High Net Worth, with the firm once again achieving a band-one ranking in the prestigious guide.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:02:00 Zb7700782-a0a8-4ae9-a45e-68b7226778c5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/gowling-wlg-france-germany-in-best-lawyers-2021Five Gowling WLG lawyers from the firm's France and Germany offices have been named 'Best Lawyers®' in the 12th Edition of the international peer review publication.Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Zb4deef27-5e6d-4ed4-ad83-5f979cba7280https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-launches-reconciliation-action-planAs part of its commitment to diversity, inclusion and equality, Gowling WLG today launched its own Reconciliation Action Plan.Mon, 22 Jun 2020 13:00:00 Z31148196-98a9-4b2b-a4cd-e9d95d626fdbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/iam-patent-1000-2020Gowling WLG has once again received top honours in the annual edition of Intellectual Asset Management's (IAM) Patent 1000s. In the 2020 guide, the firm and 29 of its global intellectual property (IP) professionals were identified as industry leaders in their respective markets.Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:39:00 Z1d53d8a0-6cc1-485a-9663-cbe287a5b43dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/taxation-of-private-shareholders-fifth-editionGowling WLG is pleased to share that it has partnered with BDO Canada and the Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF) on the writing and publication of the fifth edition of Taxation of Private Corporations and Their Shareholders.Wed, 17 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z07274f22-9de6-4871-87aa-a673f18b123ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/mip-top-250-women-in-ip-2020Shelagh Carnegie and Marina Drel have been named among the top female IP lawyers in the world in the 2020 edition of Managing Intellectual Property (MIP)'s Top 250 Women in IP.Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:33:00 Z62f26600-4ed8-493e-a7e9-58a0514b4a15https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/lexpert-special-edition-agribusiness-and-cannabisSeven Gowling WLG professionals have been named among the leading Canadian lawyers who serve clients in the cannabis industry in the inaugural issue of the Lexpert Special Edition: Agribusiness and Cannabis 2020.Thu, 11 Jun 2020 18:06:00 Ze15af65d-030d-48d9-a3ce-69ec850e534bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-welcomes-a-counsel-in-public-lawAs part of its expansion strategy in Paris, Gowling WLG has welcomed Julie Vuagnoux, Of Counsel in public law to the firm. Julie's mission will be to share her expertise in environmental, energy and town planning law with the firm's Finance/Renewable Energy and Real Estate teams.Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:17:00 Z72e4f446-b45b-40a6-9fe7-29e5c3b6268fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/jurisasia-2020-asian-legal-business-ip-rankingsJurisasia LLC distinguished in the 2020 Asian Legal business IP rankingsThu, 11 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z7ba308c0-ad8f-4ca7-a33e-0365051fb79fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/lmg-european-life-sciences-awardsGowling WLG's head of life sciences, Patrick Duxbury, has been named 'Financial & Corporate Lawyer of the Year: Licensing & Collaboration' in the LMG European Life Sciences Awards 2020.Wed, 10 Jun 2020 14:08:00 Z4aa83be8-bbcc-44ce-a98d-531767de7e5dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/pensions-for-purpose-membershipInternational law firm Gowling WLG has partnered with Pensions for Purpose as it continues to focus on helping its clients manage the challenges and opportunities relating to environmental, social and governance (ESG) requirements.Wed, 10 Jun 2020 09:48:00 Zdf4dff9c-5311-482d-b302-04450b95f9c5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/best-lawyers-in-russia-2021Gowling WLG has been recognized for its outstanding IP strength by being named the Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year in the 2021 edition of the Best Lawyers™in Russia.Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:00:00 Z9d7e4ed4-ba6a-42e2-a9d5-5fc21a3b1e9ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-appointed-to-advise-southend-on-seaGowling WLG's real estate team has been appointed as advisers to Southend-on-Sea Borough Council on a partnership with Southend United FC.Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 Z202cdd62-61d0-4695-8300-fcfedf6b5eadhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/patrick-mousset-joins-as-new-paris-partnerInternational law firm Gowling WLG is pleased to announce the arrival of Patrick Mousset as partner in the Corporate M&A / Private Equity department in Paris.Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 Zd8f81b15-e872-4a61-8887-e1e925aaa790https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/citywealth-top-100-trusts-litigatorsThree Gowling WLG lawyers are named among Citywealth's Top 100 trust litigators and polymaths, recognising the best litigators worldwide in 2020.Tue, 26 May 2020 11:00:00 Z91760605-a9d1-4cdc-a29f-e8299559e5b5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-launches-mental-health-webinar-seriesGowling WLG has launched a new series of webinars tailored to help registrants function at their very best as they cope with unimaginable challenges.Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 Z0c9f5c41-66be-4494-ad1f-cd9a3254ce30https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-office-general-managers-iGowling WLG is delighted to welcome Tracey Scher and Philip Tousignant as general managers of its Vancouver and Montreal offices, respectively.Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 Z84574d5c-f643-4693-b10a-d6a33ebb6000https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/major-roi-data-centre-development-investmentA team of corporate and banking experts from international law firm, Gowling WLG, has advised Pioneer Point Partners and Davidson Kempner on their combined investment into Echelon Holdings Limited, a company developing data centres and energy centres in Ireland.Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 Zf7a4f5b2-603f-40b6-bdec-fb3ccaff0613https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/lexpert-25-most-influentialGowling WLG is excited to share that six partners have been nominated for Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential 2020 list, which distinguishes lawyers who have played a significant role in the legal profession in Canada and internationally over the past 18 months.Fri, 15 May 2020 00:00:00 Z5c598e99-41e4-4135-8ce4-0949c7e825fdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/digitalisation-of-the-international-contemporary-aGowling WLG (France) has advised Ventech in relation to Singulart's Series A.Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 Zad888ffb-09fb-4cc5-88ee-9e8e2b750769https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/lexpert-special-edition-technology-2020Forty Gowling WLG lawyers from across Canada have been lauded for their ability to provide practical, innovative legal solutions to tech-sector clients in the first-ever edition of the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology.Wed, 13 May 2020 16:28:00 Zdc5d474e-ed84-4858-b3e6-2345f3f22418https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-appointed-to-tragalgar-house-pensionGowling WLG's pension team has been appointed as the legal advisers to the trustees of the Trafalgar House Pension Trust.Mon, 11 May 2020 00:00:00 Z83bc018a-443e-483c-b5ab-c2848b63c5echttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/ip-stars-in-managing-intellectual-property-2020Thirty-six intellectual property practitioners from Gowling WLG have been distinguished as 'IP Stars' by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), with a total of forty-six individual rankings secured in 2020.Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 Ze301a183-b65d-4f32-9d31-4b922b56e46dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-welcomes-two-new-real-estate-partnersGowling WLG welcomes two new real estate partners - Dominic Morris & Paul BarkerFri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 Z3c8925fe-38db-49a8-a330-9217681cd1c3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-announces-early-release-of-goxlGowling WLG is excited to announce the early release of GoXL, a platform that offers IP owners and advisers easy access to the knowledge they need to compete in today’s global market.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:08:00 Z2160784d-1860-4aa9-89bc-54ca797c297bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/gowling-wlg-celebrates-gptw-lifetime-masters-awardInternational law firm Gowling WLG is celebrating its 20th consecutive year of being recognised by Great Place to Work® and has been ranked as one of the top ten best employers in the UK.Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Zed302b83-b05c-4560-8ca9-80956541dd6ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-forms-dedicated-remote-adr-team-in-ottWith a view to helping clients advance their disputes amid physical distancing protocols, Gowling WLG's Ottawa is office is excited to announce the formation of a dedicated remote ADR panel.Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Z969204ca-54b7-4497-88b1-e630be7e102ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-welcomes-sarah-ridingGowling WLG has welcomed a new partner, Sarah Riding, to its growing Commercial team in Birmingham.Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Z71c16a2c-8c9b-410d-b5e3-44bb61885b8fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/appointment-of-ivy-liang-in-guangzhouFollowing many years of global growth, Gowling WLG's intellectual property (IP) team has taken another step in reinforcing its international footprint by welcoming specialist IP counsel Ivy Liang to its Guangzhou office.Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Zb35c7615-6c85-48d6-bbd0-8f6cbc7527e3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/canadian-legal-lexpert-directory-2020Gowling WLG has had yet another exceptional performance in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Overall, 238 Gowling WLG professionals were recognized in 382 rankings across 46 practice areas in the 2020 edition of the directory.Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:00:00 Z63a8dcc0-a35a-40b2-b879-93b7fd85f677https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-dubai-named-in-legal-500-2020-rankingsGowling WLG Dubai's technology and intellectual property teams have been named as leaders in their field in the Legal 500 2020 EMEA guide.Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Z0d4bc32f-729b-48d0-9392-01e2478b7610https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-rankings-success-legal-500-emea-2020Gowling WLG has been recommended in a host of practice areas in the 2020 edition of The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East and Africa.Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Za140651f-2669-41f2-8772-f0188be7472ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/legal-eagles-2020Gowling WLG partners Peter Snell and Debi Sutin have been named to the Franchise Times' 2020 class of 'Legal Eagles'.Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:00:00 Zc7c89dde-bd45-41eb-ab00-d8ea794dbe21https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/edgbaston-cricket-ground-covid-19-test-centreWarwickshire County Cricket Club are a longstanding client of the firm, and we are advising the Club on the development of the Edgbaston Cricket Stadium.Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Ze76ba778-c561-4d6b-b2f3-b865bf549931https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/gowling-wlg-recognised-for-acritas-starsGowling WLG is pleased to announce that 65 professionals across four countries have been distinguished in the 2020 Acritas Stars list.Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Zcacc5f98-cd84-4395-b3fc-845ca754e41dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/six-new-partners-appointed-at-gowling-wlgGowling WLG (UK) LLP is appointing six new partners. The international law firm's latest round of promotions will see Neil Hendron, Matt Hervey, Alasdair McKenzie, Chris Nyland, Navin Prabhakar and Tom Stockley join the partnership on 1 May 2020.Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:00:00 Z5c943ca9-72b4-4519-9bc7-682d64358815https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-partner-to-dubaiGowling WLG welcomes new corporate partner, Suhail Mirza to its Dubai office.Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:13:00 Z02685579-b75c-4432-a4bc-916dcd0dd785https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/canadian-law-awards-2020Gowling WLG is delighted to announce that is has been named a finalist in six categories at the inaugural Canadian Law Awards.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 18:08:00 Z7c64a048-77c1-4017-8c6c-7532d088ee72https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/business-law-journal-s-a-list-of-india-s-top-100The joint heads of Gowling WLG's India Group, Sunil Kakkad and Anurag (Ragi) Singh have been named among the Top 100 international lawyers for India-related matters by India Business Law Journal.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z0e84b08d-0ebb-4fe6-89f6-b77ccf3d3388https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/mip-americas-2020-awardsGowling WLG is delighted to announce that its Canadian Intellectual Property Group has been recognized in four categories at the Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Americas Awards 2020.Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:00:00 Z011a9986-bfa9-4b74-b714-9c7f54d65263https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/glyn-ryland-to-retire-as-a-lawyerAfter 21 years with the firm, Glyn Ryland will retire from Gowling WLG's partnership, and retire as a lawyer, on 30 April 2020.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z4c964a56-1e53-4272-b8fa-7bd927717656https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/covid-19-social-distancing-in-canadian-officesGowling WLG is implementing social distancing measures in Canada – while continuing to support clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Ze90a8bbd-1733-40aa-9dca-474902b3c910https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/chambers-europe-2020Gowling WLG has once again been recognized as one of the top Russian intellectual property law firms by Chambers Europe.Mon, 16 Mar 2020 17:14:00 Ze8c65866-a380-4873-b704-57c5da6c8453https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-retains-spot-on-u-i-panelU and I Group PLC has recently completed a review of its UK legal panel, with all five firms including Gowling WLG retaining their spots.Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:08:00 Z7d9f4630-4227-4404-a836-842e57315495https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/new-real-estate-partner-sylvain-canard-vollandInternational law firm Gowling WLG is pleased to announce the arrival of Sylvain Canard-Volland as a partner in its French real estate practice.Wed, 11 Mar 2020 10:03:00 Z153284dc-3dad-4489-96ec-9e1337918ccbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-welcomes-john-peters-to-its-employmentGowling WLG is delighted to welcome John Peters as a partner in its Employment, Labour and Equalities Group.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Zd2ff0585-7adb-4c06-9fd8-a83f58ff2af4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/double-win-for-emea-ip-team-at-mip-awards-2020Gowling WLG's IP team has been recognised in two categories at Managing Intellectual Property's EMEA Awards 2020.Fri, 06 Mar 2020 00:00:00 Z5146b66a-3990-41ff-bd0f-2e5c14ec5077https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/lexpert-special-edition-mining-2020This year, 23 Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Mining 2020.Thu, 05 Mar 2020 17:01:00 Zb3944822-c1cd-46af-9181-ec0897fe5985https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/join-gowling-wlg-supporting-covid-19-relief-effortAs COVID-19 continues to take a significant toll on populations in China and other countries around the world, Gowling WLG is urging its peers in the global business community to join it in supporting the Red Cross’s relief efforts.Fri, 28 Feb 2020 19:50:00 Za435c9b4-a970-4b0b-aa99-538e3f0fae50https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/gowling-wlg-wins-at-pensions-age-awards-2020Gowling WLG wins Diversity Award at Pensions Age Awards 2020Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 Z8039a7f8-7a66-4642-91ae-0acbac5d41dfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/rethinking-transport-finance-and-fundingCity, metro and national governments in the UK must act now to rethink funding and finance models to pay for future transport infrastructure developments, says a new report.Thu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 Z34ac4d5f-3416-4866-9e0e-20286e797095https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/hamilton-hosts-inaugural-community-summitAs part of its mission to be more connected to the community it serves as the city's largest law firm, Gowling WLG's Hamilton office recently welcomed more than 230 guests for its first-ever Hamilton Community Summit.Tue, 25 Feb 2020 22:39:00 Zde2e53bf-94e2-458b-859b-ca9b6e475e7fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/lexpert-special-edition-finance-and-ma-2020Seven Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized in the first-ever copy of Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A.Thu, 20 Feb 2020 00:00:00 Zb6e158ba-a3b9-4d9e-bca0-64c3c4d84ca3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/wtr-1000-2020The World Trademark Review (WTR) has named Gowling WLG one of the top 24 international trademark firms in the 2020 edition of WTR 1000.Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 Zbfc1fd27-715c-4650-bfcc-c6438adf23edhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-re-elects-three-office-managing-partneGowling WLG is pleased to announce the re-election of three office managing partners in Canada.Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 Ze3d37fef-5ac2-4cce-bcb2-3b6d7c2acc62https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/chambers-global-2020Gowling WLG professionals from Canada, the UK, Russia and the UAE have been recognized in the 2020 edition of Chambers Global.Thu, 13 Feb 2020 15:16:00 Z1e40bccc-dcce-444d-9def-caea916ceab2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-for-business-awardGowling WLG has been shortlisted for one of Hamilton’s premier municipal accolades: the Outstanding Business Achievement Awards, presented by the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce.Wed, 12 Feb 2020 15:48:00 Z5e212344-3275-43da-8c2c-29e3be5266achttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/wipr-leaders-guide-distinguishes-gowling-wlg-amongGowling WLG has been named one of the top 22 international IP firm's in the WIPR Leaders 2020 guide.Wed, 12 Feb 2020 12:00:00 Zffa6558c-1979-4a97-a018-050a0edbac62https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2020/gowling-wlg-commits-to-uns-global-compactGowling WLG has formally committed to supporting the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact, focusing on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption.Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 Z15bd79f1-0a75-4805-ba83-211b078de0f9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/rick-dearden-receives-advocates-society-awardRick Dearden, a partner in the Ottawa office of Gowling WLG, is the 2020 recipient of the John P. Nelligan Award for Excellence in Advocacy from The Advocates' Society.Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 Zf425c082-add1-48b2-8225-a83e7b0ee7dchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/iam-global-leaders-2020Nine Gowling WLG professionals from four countries have been named among the world's foremost patent practitioners in the first-ever edition of IAM Global Leaders.Mon, 27 Jan 2020 14:00:00 Z9ef0b841-e01f-4d81-bfa5-32fd2c1d11behttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/chambers-fintech-2020Gowling WLG has once again been recognized as one of the top Canadian law firms in the 2020 edition of Chambers FinTech.Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Zdbd6bb28-a2ea-4959-bdfe-2dcf8e76185dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/ip-team-expands-its-trademark-offering-in-chinaGowling WLG is pleased to announce the expansion of its Intellectual Property (IP) offering in China.Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Z368ea634-2363-4f2f-83f0-d55f77daaa30https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-s-m-a-deals-surge-20-in-2019Gowling WLG set new records for M&A in 2019, having been credited by Refinitiv and Bloomberg[1] with advising on more Canadian M&A transactions, more global transactions than in any prior year, and ranking among the top law firms for UK, European and global mid-market M&A.Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Zcc849f6e-80ca-4037-8455-09f7f23b240bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/wwl-thought-leaders-global-elite-2020Ten Gowling WLG professionals across Canada and the UK have been listed among the world's foremost practitioners in Who's Who Legal: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2020.Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Zcc5b86de-8a95-4cac-9693-256c0bce6f46https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/benchmark-litigation-europe-2020-ipGowling WLG has earned an impressive showing in the Benchmark Litigation Europe 2020, with two Partners named among the Top 10 leading litigation lawyers in the UK.Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Z96e3a4f0-8aec-4eae-8321-2dfa33cc26a2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/clawbies-hall-of-fame-2019Gowling WLG's Condo Adviser blog has been inducted into the Canadian Law Blog Award (or Clawbies) Hall of Fame for 2019.Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:18:00 Z4a238336-2a11-4544-baea-0de5e5e73429https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-announces-sponsorship-of-team-canada-aGowling WLG has been announced as the official legal adviser to – and major sponsor of – Commonwealth Games Canada, supporting the organization as it prepares its Team Canada athletes for competition at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games in the UK.Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:28:00 Z9a652885-0301-401b-a829-f41a8c259299https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-announces-sponsorship-of-team-englandGowling WLG has been revealed as the first official sponsor of Team England as it prepares its athletes to compete at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:00:00 Z49e241c0-06f9-447c-b17b-5a8dd2f22c8ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/who-s-who-legal-mining-2020-global-rankingsEleven of Gowling WLG's mining lawyers have been named the leaders in their field in the Who's Who Legal: Mining 2020 Global Guide rankings.Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Zd97a65fa-3a30-45fb-8951-78dafa5d1ac9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2020/gowling-wlg-partnership-grows-with-addition-of-36Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP is pleased to announce the admission of 36 legal professionals in Canada and Russia to its partnership, effective January 1, 2020.Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Zb974179b-a554-4761-8cdb-f4d69ffa7093https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2020/eminent-canadian-ip-litigator-ron-dimock-joins-gowGowling WLG is delighted to welcome Ron Dimock to our global intellectual property group, effective Jan. 1, 2020. He will be based in our Toronto office.Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 Za4de70d7-077a-4331-a367-bc86744dc202https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2020/dhruv-chhatralia-in-new-year-s-honours-list-2020Dhruv Chhatralia, a principal associate at international law firm Gowling WLG, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of the British Empire in the New Year's Honours List 2020.Thu, 02 Jan 2020 10:18:00 Z236e843b-eb2e-4bef-b183-ce04e55a718fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/lawyers-from-gowling-wlg-join-hamilton-trade-delegGowling WLG lawyers Neil Abbott, Cyrus Reporter and Travis Evens were pleased to join a recent trade mission to India organized by the City of Hamilton.Mon, 16 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Ze51e294d-de59-4894-b99e-5d74fc859615https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/lexpert-american-lawyer-guide-2020Gowling WLG is pleased to announce that nine of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2020 edition of Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.Sat, 14 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Z72a88610-aac3-4282-abd5-17a5e365acd2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-honoured-by-city-of-hamiltonGowling WLG was recently honoured with a 2019 Hamilton Business Appreciation Award, which recognizes and celebrates significant contributions to regional business development.Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:46:00 Z6e529576-951c-40d2-a594-77e613d21107https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-awarded-tmt-team-of-the-yearGowling WLG Dubai's Technology team has been named TMT Team of the Year at the Oath Middle East Legal Awards 2019.Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Zc4aa913a-6cd3-456d-acca-5b092af22358https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-s-business-law-group-is-expandingGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Marc Tremblay and Stefan Nasswetter have recently joined its Business Law Group as a partner and associate, respectively, based in the firm's Montreal office.Thu, 12 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Zbd1c175f-7ead-420a-8842-1c471308e771https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/firm-shortlisted-for-innovative-lawyer-awardsThe firm was shortlisted for two awards based on initiatives involving employee mental health strategizing and streamlining the case management of a significant volume of electronic medical-legal files.Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Z143b4f98-5c9a-4937-9f00-863b7407a7c6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-welcomes-ip-lawyer-rachel-armstrongGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Rachel Armstrong has joined the firm as a Principal Associate in its IP team in Dubai.Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:26:00 Z62ef3543-2453-4656-a748-f16feb33f2ddhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/west-midlands-finance-awards-2019Gowling WLG achieves success at West Midlands Finance Awards 2019.Fri, 06 Dec 2019 00:00:00 Z01a2163f-cf96-45a0-95ef-927c1d509e70https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/brian-cohen-elected-as-fellow-of-the-actecToronto-based partner Brian Cohen was one of 42 international lawyers, and only two Canadians, named to the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) in November.Thu, 05 Dec 2019 10:00:00 Zfd46fa6a-94e6-49cc-9338-c33eb2f48e35https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/ip-russia-awardsGowling WLG was pleased to play a key role in the first IP Awards ceremony in Russia! The awards took place on November 28 2019 in Moscow.Wed, 04 Dec 2019 23:22:00 Zc8ca6a82-1b67-456f-9c1b-2bc005c4f178https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/emily-dies-receives-precedent-innovation-awardEmily Dies, a first-year associate in Gowling WLG's Hamilton office, has received a Precedent Innovation Award for her role in developing an innovative online manual used by law clerks at major financial institutions.Tue, 03 Dec 2019 20:23:00 Z840b518f-2a0c-4713-9921-529dd5cc424chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-itl-leader-in-tax-and-transfer-pricingGowling WLG is pleased to announce that several of its professionals have been listed among the world's leading tax practitioners in the 2020 editions of Tax Controversy Leaders, Indirect Tax Leaders and Women in Tax from the International Tax Review (ITR).Fri, 29 Nov 2019 18:05:00 Z754dc700-158d-4cbc-82e6-64f8b6f6b752https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/six-shortlistings-in-the-legal-500-uk-2020-awardsInternational law firm Gowling WLG has secured six shortlistings in The Legal 500 UK 2020 Awards.Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:28:00 Zcd584968-eb13-4ead-b6e4-cc397c5c6661https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-mourns-the-loss-of-david-barronIt is with great sadness that we announce the death of our partner and colleague David Barron.Wed, 27 Nov 2019 14:39:00 Ze124400d-cee1-4b99-b63e-d660c15ba9b7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/inaugural-indigenous-law-scholarship-presentedCalvin Bricker, a Métis student at the University of Saskatchewan College of Law, was recently announced as the inaugural winner of the Brian A. Crane/Gowling WLG Indigenous Law Student Scholarship.Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Zfaff57bf-bb63-49ba-9259-4b5c6d6adae6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-named-in-the-times-best-law-firms-2020International law firm Gowling WLG has been named in five legal categories in The Times Best Law Firms 2020, listed for Banking & Finance, Commercial Property, Company & Commercial, Energy and Renewables, and Landlord & Tenant.Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Zf3cdbc7f-911f-4407-a7a0-8daa64364d16https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/legal-500-canada-2020Gowling WLG has earned a strong showing in the 2020 edition of Legal 500 Canada, with 47 professionals recommended across 24 categories. Among the firm's lawyers named in the guide, 13 were listed as elite Leading Lawyers and nine professionals were identified as Next Generation Partners.Thu, 14 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Ze8281c51-7d8d-4561-b248-1a1ee24c711chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-uk-llp-announces-incoming-chairInternational law firm Gowling WLG is pleased to announce that Andy Stylianou will become the UK LLP's new Chair - effective from May 2020.Tue, 12 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Z5fe7ac32-c543-4d47-a4f5-6b5e6681e9d5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/lexpert-rising-stars-2019Gowling WLG congratulates Toronto partners Usman Sheikh and Laura Van Soelen on being named among Lexpert's "Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40" for 2019.Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:10:00 Z62106f93-acc1-432f-b390-84e1aefa9851https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/global-connectors-gowling-wlg-plays-a-key-role-atInvited by our forward-thinking partners at the City of Hamilton, alongside the Ontario Investment Alliance, Gowling WLG was pleased to attend the Think Global Conference in Chicago, Illinois last month.Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Zdb56cdc7-dae3-4d93-b69a-5f6e4f93720ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/west-midlands-finance-awards-2019-shortlistingGowling WLG is among the finalists in four categories at this year's West Midlands Finance Awards: Finance Team of the Year, Business Innovation, Excellence in Diversity and Finance Director of the Year.Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:10:00 Zbc267080-0d2a-4190-9761-e973baa75305https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-congratulates-westjet-s-veronica-tangGowling WLG is delighted to congratulate Veronica Tang, WestJet's interim vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, who was shortlisted as a 'Tomorrow’s Leader' at the Western Canada General Counsel Awards in Vancouver.Tue, 05 Nov 2019 00:00:00 Z449b3e6b-51cb-4a86-8ffc-53f5b3307af2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/vivian-desmonts-appointed-head-of-guangzhou-officeGowling WLG has appointed Vivian Desmonts as a partner within its China Practice and to the role of head of the firm's Guangzhou office.Thu, 31 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Z03d574c7-b15c-4c27-a774-0bd4119c063bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-leads-way-in-ftse-aim-100-rankingsGowling WLG has once again topped the rankings for its number of FTSE AIM 100 clients for this quarter.Wed, 30 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Z6fd98d4f-6a03-4872-b869-2ceabb8de12chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/who-s-who-legal-trademarks-2019Who's Who Legal has recognised 13 Gowling WLG lawyers from Canada, Dubai, Russia and the UK as 'global elite' thought leaders for trademarks.Thu, 24 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Z7ac569ff-b265-483c-ad52-41c3a35a1c93https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-makes-five-year-$125-000-commitment-toGowling WLG is pleased to announce that it has made a five-year $125,000 commitment to Pro Bono Ontario.Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Zf2c43f55-d601-4658-adb3-8d2acae5afc1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-plays-instrumental-role-in-landmark-scGowling WLG played an key role in a recent precedent-setting Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision, which served to clarify the scope of police powers in Canada.Thu, 17 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Za4ec8948-a481-4152-afb1-b2db80f46309https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/businesses-urged-to-help-design-out-homelessnessBusinesses are being urged to play their part in designing out homelessness across the West Midlands.Fri, 11 Oct 2019 14:43:00 Z6b390c21-8764-4350-a78f-3d304e1c5c92https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-for-property-law-firm-2019Gowling WLG is among the finalists for Property Law Firm of the Year at this year's Insider West Midlands Property Awards.Fri, 11 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Z10e56860-b679-44e0-be09-78f5db08b7c5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/library-named-after-gordon-hendersonGowling WLG is pleased to share that the County of Carleton Law Association's (CCLA) newly renovated library has been re-named the Gordon F. Henderson Library in honour of the firm’s former chairman and partner.Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Zd691ccc2-1186-4cff-89f0-93cb02274eebhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/stand-out-gowling-wlg-chambers-uk-2020-rankingsGowling WLG has again been recognised for its hugely respected and stand-out legal and commercial prowess as the latest Chambers & Partners UK rankings results are revealed.Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Zb39aacb6-a194-4b78-a28e-38fd47c50ec5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/two-of-waterloo-s-top-tech-lawyers-join-gowling-wlTwo of Waterloo's leading tech lawyers, Todd Bissett and Ahsan Sadiq, have joined Gowling WLG as partners in the firm's Waterloo Region office.Wed, 09 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Z01e2eb5b-2354-485b-beca-6d7fcdc7d3e2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/thomas-timmins-named-leader-of-energy-groupGowling WLG is pleased to announce that partner Thomas J. Timmins has been appointed leader of the firm's Energy Group in Canada.Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Zf99b94fa-205b-4467-a909-6cc2923292cdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/who-s-who-legal-asset-recoveryWho's Who Legal has recognised Gowling WLG's chairman Andrew Witts and dispute resolution partner Alex Jay as 'global elite' thought leaders for asset recovery.Thu, 03 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Zb0871254-4b95-4c16-b6aa-36e00fcf8179https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/hamilton-spectator-reader-s-choice-awardGowling WLG is pleased to announce that it has been nominated for a Hamilton Spectator Reader's Choice Award in the Real Estate Law Firm category.Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Z175878c4-5b5f-4b39-8f26-56901dd86810https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-tops-canadian-m-a-league-tablesIn Bloomberg’s M&A legal advisory league tables for the first three quarters of 20191, Gowling WLG continues to outperform as a global M&A leader when measured by deal count.Wed, 02 Oct 2019 00:00:00 Ze7bd4253-116e-4a7f-99cb-826d61087894https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/mip-rising-stars-2019Ten Gowling WLG professionals from the firm's offices in Canada, Russia and the UK have been recognised as 'Rising Stars' in Managing Intellectual Property's 2019 'IP Stars – Rising Stars' guide.Tue, 01 Oct 2019 11:23:00 Z3dbe2b4d-152c-472b-af0c-00afd6d52736https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/lexpert-special-edition-infrastructure-2019Thirty-six Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized in the 2019 Lexpert® Special Edition - Canada's Leading Infrastructure Lawyers.Mon, 30 Sep 2019 18:16:00 Zbed0272d-199f-4257-8147-4d43587d4153https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-appoints-head-of-knowledge-managementGowling WLG is pleased to announce the appointment of Edward Hill as the head of its knowledge management team.Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Zcedd44bc-db74-4dc3-8183-abec01f66692https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/2019-innovatio-awardGowling WLG is pleased to congratulate Ben Westelman, Director & Head of Legal of eBay Classifieds Group Canada/Kijiji, who last night received the Law Department Leadership Award at the 2019 Canadian Lawyer InHouse Innovatio Awards.Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:52:00 Za57e87ab-d882-410b-b9e6-11393be5e8d7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-shines-in-latest-legal-500-uk-rankingsLeading international law firm Gowling WLG has won plaudits for its commercial and legal clout as the Legal 500 UK reveals its latest rankings results.Fri, 27 Sep 2019 14:07:00 Za953bdd5-d66f-4139-9b7b-ecff1f4435b7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-calls-for-auto-government-regulationGowling WLG's latest report calls for increased government regulation, investment, and sector-wide collaboration into Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs) to support the sustainability of the UK automotive industry supply chain, in a vital move for the UK economy.Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Zaf97f382-f253-444b-9ca4-81c2940faf5bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-becomes-first-international-law-firm-tGowling WLG is pleased to announce that it has become the first international law firm to sign the UN Women's Empowerment Principles.Wed, 25 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Z8db60898-3aa4-4185-b4df-0a119963c63ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/chambers-canada-2020In the 2020 edition of Chambers Canada, 53 Gowling WLG professionals earned 57 rankings across 34 areas of law. In addition, Gowling WLG is recommended as a leading law firm in 33 categories.Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:37:00 Z93bbcefe-4718-4eb4-a171-ecf1bb92f3b1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/brexit-making-uk-a-less-attractive-home-for-firmsAlmost one in four global businesses are open to relocating their HQ according to new research from international law firm, Gowling WLG.Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Z0c94fa65-3e3f-4f46-8555-53dcab0349f4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/patrick-shea-honoured-with-second-minister-of-veteGowling WLG partner E. Patrick Shea has received a Minister of Veterans Affairs (MVA) Commendation for his outstanding service to veterans and ongoing work to recognize and honour Canada's war dead.Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Z774ccfd4-45d1-416f-9edf-2612f227c1d5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-new-office-presence-in-brazilGowling WLG has opened a new office presence in São Paulo, Brazil.Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Z6cf028cb-63d4-49d3-b8e8-8863780ffee9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/wtr-global-leaders-2019Seven Gowling WLG professionals from three countries have been selected for inclusion in the first-ever edition of World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders.Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:20:00 Z5a0b9845-1524-4309-8ff1-4507170d1384https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/incoterms-2020-help-deliver-controlICC Incoterms® 2020 – the standard international freight delivery terms - has been released, bringing a number of important changes for any business involved in the purchase and supply of goods across international borders.Thu, 12 Sep 2019 00:00:00 Z8c0fd855-6704-4ee2-b989-6958ecfea4dbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/2019-lexpert-special-leading-energy-lawyersAn impressive 39 Gowling WLG professionals have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 edition of the Lexpert® Special Edition – Canada's Leading Energy Lawyers.Tue, 03 Sep 2019 19:18:00 Za429862a-95a5-4fe3-a669-e5cade5b0013https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/communitech-thomson-reuters-labs-and-gowling-wlgCommunitech, in partnership with Thomson Reuters Labs and Gowling WLG, announced today a Legal, Regulatory and Tax Bootcamp to commence this fall.Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Za361cb22-be10-4dfb-8e61-dd6baa1f133bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/best-lawyers-in-canada-2020Gowling WLG has once again earned a strong showing in the Best Lawyers™ in Canada guide — a testament to the firm's commitment to client service excellence and market leadership.Wed, 21 Aug 2019 13:00:00 Z3d32dda1-6ee3-44d2-af26-09c1f777f024https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/federal-court-approves-historic-1-47-billion-settGowling WLG is proud to receive today's decision of the Federal Court approving the Day School Class Action (DSCA) settlement agreement, which recognizes the harms suffered by Indigenous students who attended Federal Indian Day Schools and Federal Day Schools across Canada.Mon, 19 Aug 2019 19:20:00 Z460f4dbc-cbba-4cf3-bc5e-1f29e0f3204fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/official-legal-advisers-to-the-b2022-commonwealthGowling WLG appointed Official Legal Advisers to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth GamesMon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Z341312da-b27c-464f-832c-fd94b5cc09achttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-announces-five-newly-patent-agentsGowling WLG extends its congratulations to five professionals who have recently passed the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)'s Patent Agent Qualification Examination.Wed, 07 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Z5ee4db9f-ca8b-4193-ba64-cc19d42e74e1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/canada-s-top-25-most-influential-lawyers-for-2019Gowling WLG is pleased to announce that Canadian Lawyer has named Jaimie Lickers, partner and leader of Gowling WLG's Indigenous Law Group, and Peter Simeon, partner and co-leader of Gowling WLG's Cannabis Group, among this year's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers.Tue, 06 Aug 2019 00:00:00 Z8e6214af-aa60-4013-bdc8-9a7989f52b92https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/how-design-protection-can-save-you-thousandsStop the Copy Cats, Protect your Designs! will be hosted on September 16th in London by John Coldham, partner at Gowling WLG and recognised expert in Intellectual Property Law. John will chair the event with guest speakers from design, product development and design protection fields.Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Zd5ab0511-7d85-4dcc-a61e-987b9bb8e6f3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-advises-peakspan-capital-on-its-$10m-sGowling WLG advised PeakSpan Capital, a US based growth stage investor focusing exclusively on B2B software businesses, on its $10m Series B investment in Cognism.Wed, 24 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Zb2c9def3-4626-42e4-8180-85efeff8bfc5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/iam-strategy-300-recognizes-anita-nadorGowling WLG partner Anita Nador has been named one of the top 300 intellectual property strategists in the world in the 2019 edition of IAM Strategy 300 - The World's Leading IP Strategists.Thu, 18 Jul 2019 15:28:00 Zac4418a5-23a3-40ba-bd8c-f2aa0b10573fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/2019-chambers-high-net-worth-guideFor the third consecutive year, Gowling WLG has achieved a top (Band 1) ranking in the area of private wealth law in the Chambers High Net Worth guide.Fri, 12 Jul 2019 17:05:00 Z292f9eb6-1b05-46ff-afe5-1b293d3cdfd7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-tech-disruption-and-ip-reportLess than half of senior executives include IP in board-level decisions on a regular basis, new research from international law firm Gowling WLG has revealed.Tue, 09 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Z87fc00f6-bc3e-4c84-9237-ad5b210bb5fdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-announces-2019-director-promotionsGowling WLG is delighted to announce the promotion of 12 individuals to legal director and one to PSL legal director - effective from 1 July 2019.Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Zc76a3ef7-13c9-4cab-aa23-1f7ba0530780https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-business-law-associateGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Melissa D'Errico-Provencher has joined the Business Law team at the firm's Montréal office.Mon, 08 Jul 2019 00:00:00 Z4437282d-5c7f-46cb-a994-91f6de5760b9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-tops-bloomberg-s-canadian-m-a-league-tIn Bloomberg's M&A legal advisory league tables for the first half of 2019, Gowling WLG once again demonstrates extraordinary strength as a global M&A leader.Wed, 03 Jul 2019 12:53:00 Z209ceff7-90a5-4879-ba4b-7c25e312f46dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/2019-benchmark-litigation-40-and-under-hot-listGowling WLG partners Jaimie Lickers, Scott A. Smith and Usman Sheikh have all once again earned a listing in the 2019 edition of Benchmark Litigation's '40 & Under Hot List.'Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:00:00 Zdc7baf6f-6de5-4dff-94f4-ca35ed3d796ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/47-gowling-wlg-lawyers-named-in-best-lawyers-202047 Gowling WLG lawyers from the firm's UK LLP have been named 'Best Lawyers' in the 11th Edition of the international peer review publication, with two Partners named as 'Lawyers of the Year' for 2020.Fri, 28 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z382d704b-fe12-40d9-934d-6e9b310659echttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/excellence-in-diversity-and-inclusion-awardGowling WLG recognised for Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion at The Lawyer Awards 2019.Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Zc75fe946-9762-41db-9eb4-48a5b127e322https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2019/gowling-wlg-welcomes-rebecca-bromwichGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Rebecca Bromwich has joined the firm as its national diversity & inclusion (D&I) manager. Based in Ottawa, Bromwich will collaborate with firm leadership and other key stakeholders to develop, execute and promote the firm's D&I strategy and initiatives.Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:55:00 Za016618d-da69-47f6-8a71-c89dfdf567d7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/scott-jolliffe-elected-chair-the-board-of-directorScott Jolliffe, a partner at Gowling WLG, has been elected Chair of the board of directors of the Canada Arab Business Council (CABC).Mon, 24 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Zf848b71e-5b88-4222-a6c6-1b20ec633468https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/iam-patent-1000-2019Gowling WLG has once again been named one of the top international patent firms by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) in the 2019 edition of IAM Patent 1000.Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:36:00 Zdd066a07-511f-43f4-bb57-be26dbdf79f6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-wins-two-2019-lexpert-zenith-awardsGowling WLG partners Roberto Aburto and Laurent Massam have been named among the winners of the 2019 Lexpert Zenith Awards in recognition of their achievements in the areas of diversity & inclusion and pro bono.Wed, 19 Jun 2019 13:32:00 Zd7d5fc82-b69e-4de5-9d92-b56abe317334https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-congratulates-its-client-gaingels-anGowling WLG is delighted to congratulate its client, the Toronto chapter of LGBT investing group Gaingels, on its first Canadian investment.Tue, 18 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z7d38e5ce-0176-4d4f-a991-4a12e4d968bdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/2019-lexpert-us-canada-cross-border-guideSix Gowling WLG partners have been distinguished across three categories in the 2019 Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada.Fri, 14 Jun 2019 14:00:00 Zde2c33bb-d2d1-4610-bc6a-544d44f9b972https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-wins-aderant-better-together-awardMembers of Gowling WLG’s finance development team have won Aderant’s "Better Together” award, presented earlier this month at Aderant’s Momentum 2019 global conference in Orlando, Florida.Thu, 13 Jun 2019 19:08:00 Z22889641-3050-46d2-9985-1bbeb1c23bd3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-expands-its-ip-practice-in-chinaGowling WLG is pleased to announce the expansion of its intellectual property practice in China.Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z7f9f3a98-d221-4fdc-92b5-ce3b8bf55b71https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-report-calls-for-social-policy-on-cavsOur latest report calls for national and local government to balance a social policy approach, with their technology focus, to encourage positive the social impacts from transport automation.Wed, 12 Jun 2019 08:45:00 Z98f0d314-d9e5-49c0-a397-5bc573218d6chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/cgca-2019Gowling WLG is delighted to congratulate a number of its clients who were honoured at the annual Canadian General Counsel Awards.Wed, 12 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z99b82bc4-8425-4433-b59f-5f8f39dbfa66https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-ip-team-takes-another-big-step-forwardHuw Evans and Jon Ball will be joining the award winning Gowling WLG intellectual property team in London.Mon, 10 Jun 2019 13:11:00 Z4523e2f4-4d70-4b04-bcfc-5e2998fca494https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2019/gowling-wlg-supports-nrcan-equal-by-30-campaignGowling WLG Canada is pleased to announce that it has become a signatory of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)'s Equal by 30 campaign, a public commitment to work towards equal pay, equal leadership and equal opportunities for women in the clean energy sector by 2030.Mon, 10 Jun 2019 13:00:00 Z374c62d6-f5e5-4cbf-b1ae-7a716d93267fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/tony-fielding-appointed-partner-at-gowling-wlgTony Fielding, head of the Technology practice for the firm's office in Dubai, has been appointed partner.Thu, 06 Jun 2019 10:49:00 Zf24d397a-2b35-4f2c-9c99-09b50e2bb3aehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-congratulates-client-digital-medical-eGowling WLG is delighted to congratulate its client Digital Medical Experts (DME) Inc. on its recent success at the 2019 Sci Innovation Competition in Toronto.Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Zb8dbe780-8796-4c7d-a1b5-10aa6393884dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-works-on-hovis-remake-of-iconic-adOur advertising and IP experts have been working with Hovis Limited behind the scenes on the remake of its iconic 'Boy on the Bike' advertisement.Thu, 06 Jun 2019 00:00:00 Z5a411118-8a2a-462e-b892-e291df5763d5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/giavedoni-named-hla-headMark Giavedoni, a partner at Gowling WLG, has been acclaimed as president of the Hamilton Law Association (HLA), effective May 30.Fri, 31 May 2019 14:00:00 Z1740152c-01e3-44e8-a35a-f0db4eee4ebehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/2019-asian-legal-business-ip-rankingsThe 2019 Asian Legal Business IP rankings have been released and recognise JurisAsia LLC among the region's leading law firms.Thu, 30 May 2019 00:00:00 Z7397ce48-c5e2-4ed3-97d8-d973d18ca9f5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/uk-autodrive-launches-final-project-reportUK Autodrive has launched its Final Project Report addressing the future of autonomous vehicle (AV) development in the UK.Fri, 24 May 2019 09:01:00 Zef8d221f-51b3-4074-8a16-1aefac4b2be0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/francois-baril-receives-ajefo-order-of-merit-awardFrançois Baril, a litigation partner in Gowling WLG’s Ottawa office, has been named a recipient of this year's Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO) Order of Merit award.Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 Z3f2686b0-0e65-40de-988c-ab644490b506https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/best-lawyers-russia-2020In the 2020 edition of the Best Lawyers in Russia, five Gowling WLG professionals from the Moscow office earned a total of 10 listings across multiple areas of law.Fri, 24 May 2019 00:00:00 Z6d2552b6-07a0-4209-8c32-d8603f8fadcdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/who-s-who-legal-award-for-patrick-duxburyGowling WLG's head of life sciences, Patrick Duxbury, is one of this year's successful Who's Who Legal Award winners.Wed, 22 May 2019 09:24:00 Z2c8d1bb8-e0a9-4179-a7ad-66ec7eb7161chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/mip-top-250-women-in-ip-2019Alexandra Brodie and Shelagh Carnegie have been named leading IP practitioners in MIP's Top 250 Women in IP list for 2019.Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 Z961a0589-42f3-4e52-9bd2-1b8fcabff417https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-named-legal-advisor-of-the-yearInternational law firm Gowling WLG has been named Legal Advisor of the Year at the Partnership Awards 2019.Mon, 20 May 2019 00:00:00 Zfa940691-19f5-4677-a4d0-fff4d02e371dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-welcomes-tax-lawyer-ted-thiessenGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Ted Thiessen has joined the firm’s Tax Group as a partner in Calgary.Tue, 14 May 2019 13:12:00 Zfa6845de-9b29-43a6-92b8-4383309768e4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-welcomes-nick-mumbyGowling WLG welcomes new real estate partner, Nick Mumby to the firm.Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 Z030667e8-66cc-4939-a94b-77491de72608https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/lawyer-awards-2019-shortlistingGowling WLG has been shortlisted for two categories at this year's The Lawyer Awards 2019: Real Estate Team of the Year and Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion.Fri, 10 May 2019 00:00:00 Zdbdab76c-4cb3-4ac8-8168-8ebcfffddf23https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/montreal-nominates-two-new-practice-group-leadersGowling WLG is pleased to announce the appointment of two new practice group leaders in the firm's Montréal office: partners Jean-François Vadeboncoeur and Matthew Roy now lead the office's Business Law and IP groups respectively.Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 Ze021429c-cd2c-4e2a-a790-98edd3d015b8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-one-of-the-uk-s-top-10-workplacesInternational law firm Gowling WLG has been recognised as one of the top ten best places to work in the UK and has been ranked by Great Place to Work® for the 19th consecutive year.Thu, 09 May 2019 00:00:00 Z9d82e90c-a82b-436f-b891-f33ca33ef5e1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-invests-in-ai-developer-availInternational law firm Gowling WLG is excited to announce its new joint venture in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company - Avail.Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 Z43a21f1a-2179-41e3-9ee1-e0c13db56cdchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/double-success-at-the-hr-in-law-awardsGowling WLG was last night recognised for its work in forward thinking HR, as it won the HR In Law 2019 Best HR Innovation Through Tech category.Fri, 03 May 2019 00:00:00 Z61764018-6349-46bb-bfbc-861b91e793behttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/2019-canadian-legal-lexpert-directoryIn the 2019 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, 223 Gowling WLG professionals received 357 rankings across 47 practice areas.Thu, 02 May 2019 20:19:00 Zbee1418a-c8b9-4313-b1ef-84751491c99ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-responsible-business-awardGowling WLG has made the coveted shortlist for Business in the Community's Unipart Outstanding Employment Award 2019.Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 Zd1bef35e-4b44-40a3-84a9-5c0765275797https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-tops-ftse-100-aim-rankingsGowling WLG has taken top spot in the rankings for its number of FTSE AIM 100 clients for this quarter.Thu, 02 May 2019 00:00:00 Z7ab1aa90-86c0-4334-b31b-d7bc3647641ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-owning-the-road'Owning the Road: The Impact of IP on the Future of Mobility' explores how existing IP protection and enforcement strategies may affect the automotive industry of the future.Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 Zd53483a2-677e-437a-87ec-187dd9b82c87https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/lexpert-leading-corporate-lawyers-2019Thirteen Gowling WLG professionals have been listed in the Lexpert Special Edition on Canada's Leading Corporate Lawyers, included in the April 2019 issue of the Globe and Mail's Report on Business magazine.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 14:38:00 Zd0dc9952-8bc5-4b9e-9900-84935e895515https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-appoints-ten-new-partnersGowling WLG is delighted to announce the appointment of 10 new partners.Mon, 29 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z0c3d0d22-663f-4413-943f-09643264526ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/birmingham-young-professional-of-the-year-awardThe Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Award is on the agenda for 2019 and legal apprentices Anil Kararra has made the shortlist for the second year running.Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:07:00 Zaf1b61de-7d5f-40fd-9132-d56ccbd7d24bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/laura-gheorghiu-named-a-rising-star-by-affqLaura Gheorghiu has been named a Rising Star by the Association of Québec Women in Finance (AFFQ).Wed, 24 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z8884d0c1-1940-4d15-8cd3-2588f51a4245https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/2019-legal-eaglesGowling WLG partners Peter Snell and Debi Sutin have been named 'Legal Eagles' by the Franchise Times.Wed, 17 Apr 2019 20:19:00 Z5c276b29-e00a-4b55-b825-e2554ff8acabhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/mip-americas-2019-awardsLast night, Gowling WLG was named Canadian 'Firm of the Year' in both the Trademark Contentious and Trademark Prosecution categories at the Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Americas 2019 Awards.Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z55e1a740-fc38-48f2-861d-b9df505d88abhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-in-final-of-mendix-impact-awardsGowling WLG has been recognised in the inaugural Mendix Impact Awards, in the Customer Experience category.Fri, 05 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z47dc18c8-06b8-4ca5-baf4-b9164f667977https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-appointed-by-the-insolvency-serviceGowling WLG has been re-appointed to The Insolvency Service's legal services panel to provide a range of services in England, Wales and Scotland.Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z5279bd12-20a6-49ac-a6e7-c9cb8c5514e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-welcomes-payments-and-fintech-lawyerGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Jeffrey Roode as a partner in the firm's Toronto office.Thu, 04 Apr 2019 00:00:00 Z38c66da5-cf78-4bca-8637-7d528116c595https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2019/gowling-wlg-signs-ehrc-accord-on-gender-diversityGowling WLG Canada is pleased to announce that it has become the first law firm to sign the Leadership Accord on Gender Diversity.Tue, 02 Apr 2019 17:00:00 Z68f10bac-8457-4930-b01c-6dcc1ed81230https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/2019-bloomberg-global-m-a-market-legal-rankingsBloomberg has published its M&A legal advisory league tables for Q1 2019, and Gowling WLG has once again been recognized as both a Canadian and global leader when measured by deal count.Tue, 02 Apr 2019 12:00:00 Z4a39c5e4-202e-43a2-88c4-40025091749ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-welcomes-irina-kosovskayaGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Irina Kosovskaya has joined the firm's IP litigation practice as a counsel in the Moscow office.Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Zcf85bc01-f10e-46f6-8556-593f05f7af06https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/historic-settlement-reached-in-indian-day-school-cEarlier this week in Ottawa, the federal government announced that it had reached a landmark settlement in a class proceeding brought by representative plaintiffs on behalf of former students of Indian Day Schools and their families.Thu, 14 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Z8d5f5707-d855-4162-be0f-7e6e3313195ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/rethinking-smart-futuresRethinking Smart Futures outlines a new vision for smart cities that are socially inclusive and focused on people, enabled by transport and powered by technology and data.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 08:55:00 Z47580016-4968-48eb-86fd-94742ccba33chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/2019-tsx-venture-50Gowling WLG is delighted to congratulate two of its clients on their recent recognition in the 2019 TSX Venture 50.Tue, 12 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Z86ece22c-9f3e-418f-ae06-d293390199e9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/double-win-at-the-managing-ip-emea-awards-2019Gowling WLG win two accolades at the Managing Intellectual Property EMEA Awards 2019.Fri, 08 Mar 2019 00:00:00 Za8551fb7-4ad1-44de-88f4-710c5a41b60ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-co-authors-of-2019-ctf-tax-resourceGowling WLG has been selected to co-author the upcoming fifth edition of The Taxation of Private Corporations and Their Shareholders, widely regarded as one the premier resources for Canadian tax practitioners.Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Z6a3ebf4c-12e5-4c05-90ee-4cc3b2dddb5ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/world-transfer-pricing-distinguishes-gowling-wlg-aGowling WLG has been recognized as one of Canada's leading transfer pricing firms in the 2019 edition of World Transfer Pricing (WTP).Mon, 25 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Za2ad0003-3b39-4583-9367-5fa817d0e56dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-welcomes-meredith-jonesGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Meredith Jones has joined the firm's Medical Defence Group as a partner in Ottawa.Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:42:00 Zda858d46-3346-4122-932f-32dcb4b7bbf6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2019/yulia-yarnykh-promoted-to-counsel-in-gowling-wlg-sGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Yulia Yarnykh, a member of the firm's Moscow office, has been promoted to counsel.Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:00:00 Z1cd09532-a65d-4410-ae6e-22511a94a424https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/wipr-leaders-201916 individuals from Gowling WLG's global IP team have been named leading practitioners in the field by World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) in the WIPR Leaders 2019 guide.Wed, 20 Feb 2019 15:35:00 Z8b6173da-a0c6-478b-8b48-17677502d7b8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/2019-client-choice-awardsStephen Cross and John Coldham have been named recipients of this year's Client Choice Awards, presented by the International Law Office in partnership with Lexology.Tue, 19 Feb 2019 18:00:00 Zdfae1a68-c9db-4d97-a55f-7c65657a2b7dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/chambers-global-2019In the 2019 edition of Chambers Global, Gowling WLG professionals across Canada, the UK, Russia and the UAE achieved a total of 27 rankings across 13 categories.Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:37:00 Z59fb473e-d4d4-41e3-90cf-4fec53f090edhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2019/timothy-evans-named-top-10-lgbt-future-leaderGowling WLG Real Estate Principal Associate Timothy Evans has been recognised as a Top 10 LGBT+ Future Leader at the prestigious British LGBT+ Awards 2019.Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Zf05751e5-ca04-4a6d-9a71-10ef487080achttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/mathieu-santos-bouffard-business-lawGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Mathieu Santos-Bouffard has joined the firm as an associate in the Business Law team in Montréal.Mon, 04 Feb 2019 00:00:00 Ze4cb6125-a3fe-408a-9d92-6facf47af13dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-reappointed-to-lgps-panelGowling WLG has been reappointed to the National Local Government Pension Scheme Framework panel to provide legal services to LGPS Funds and Pools in England and Wales.Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Zeab9c8a6-7c2a-468c-8681-7a0c5e777285https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/global-ip-awards-2019Gowling WLG was named 'Firm of the Year' in three categories at the inaugural Global IP Awards ceremony, held last night in London.Wed, 30 Jan 2019 14:47:00 Z7043a264-06e1-4d2c-849d-3f131c1de2ddhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/acritas-stars-2019Gowling WLG is pleased to announce that 59 professionals have been recognized as stand-out lawyers in the 2019 Acritas Stars list.Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:00:00 Z0b300317-4c9c-4ac8-af35-7ed6447bd38fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2019/gowling-wlg-named-in-stonewall-top-100-lgbt-2019International law firm Gowling WLG has been listed in the best 100 places to work for LGBT+ people in the UK by workplace equalities charity Stonewall.Mon, 21 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Z4225a8f9-f919-43dc-a188-d71e70001902https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2019/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-partnersGowling WLG is pleased to announce the admission of 23 legal professionals in Canada and Russia to its partnership, effective January 1, 2019.Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:00:00 Za6e82405-4dd3-422d-bbe8-d5e77be185b0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/gowling-wlg-ranked-among-global-mid-market-m-a-leaGowling WLG has just finished a record year for M&A, having been credited with more transactions than in any prior year and ranking among the top law firms worldwide in Bloomberg's 2018 year end league tables.Thu, 10 Jan 2019 00:00:00 Z5d2cd6da-a371-4549-872b-c1af138863fbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/2019-lexpert-american-lawyer-guideThirteen Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized across six categories in the 2019 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:00:00 Z6cfb30cc-0e98-4adc-88a2-47fe4ebb3265https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/neena-gupta-fempowr-pillar-of-the-community-awardGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Neena Gupta, a partner in the firm's Waterloo Region and Toronto offices, is the first recipient of the Female Engagement and Mentorship for Practitioners of Waterloo Region (FEMPOWR) Pillar of the Community Award.Tue, 18 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z547e6b20-2430-49b1-ab38-641f84fa55b6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/lexpert-leading-litigation-lawyers-2018Seventeen Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized among the leading litigators in Canada in Lexpert/ROB Special Edition on Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers 2018.Mon, 17 Dec 2018 14:51:00 Z7d969385-47d3-4e03-89e7-d27bffd2ad36https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/jamie-rowlands-named-as-an-elite-foreign-lawyerThe firm's international presence and success levels has been truly recognised today in the form of our own Jamie Rowlands, lead partner at the China office, being named as one of 50 Elite Foreign Lawyers working in China. This is an annual list compiled by The China Business Law Journal, a leading and eminent publication.Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Zbe12944e-da7a-4e36-848e-bb0e761dc291https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/ft-innovative-lawyers-awards-north-america-2018Gowling WLG took home top honours at last night's FT Innovative Lawyers Awards North America ceremony, earning the award for Innovation in the Business of Law in recognition of its unique approach to the automation and management of commercial lending portfolios.Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z13bc6f3c-9a26-45af-94f6-236bef0062b0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-contributes-to-world-stock-exchangesGowling WLG corporate partner Hugh Maule was consultant editor on the second edition of 'World Stock Exchanges: A Practical Guide' which has just been published by Globe Law and Business.Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z4e304d68-dcf8-47d7-935f-1bac3192eebdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/shortlist-success-in-the-legal-500-uk-awards-2019The firm has been recognised in six categories of The Legal 500 Awards 2019.Thu, 06 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z7cea5838-a92a-44a4-83b7-cb38a28c291fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/legal-500-canada-2019Gowling WLG has achieved an impressive showing in Legal 500 Canada 2019, with 60 professionals recommended across 23 categories.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 19:07:00 Zc0381dc0-a61a-47c5-8f6a-7035af66098chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2018/gowling-wlg-indigenous-law-student-scholarshipAt a special reception last night in Ottawa, Gowling WLG was pleased to announce the launch of the Brian Crane Gowling WLG Indigenous Law Student Scholarship. The bursary recognizes longtime firm partner and influential Indigenous law practitioner Brian A. Crane, QC.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 15:30:00 Z2736a339-fba4-464a-a8ad-095ddc9195cfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/latinvex-top-law-firms-2019Gowling WLG was among several international law firms with a presence in Latin America ranked in the Top Law Firms: Overall category of Latinvex Top Law Firms 2019.Wed, 05 Dec 2018 14:18:00 Zd5419673-f314-428b-84b3-1c2d1b8871c4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-welcomes-alex-o-reillyGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Alex O'Reilly has joined the firm as an associate lawyer in its Indigenous law team in Montréal.Tue, 04 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Z595351c5-639a-420b-9cca-5c5d21799321https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-and-esb-lawyers-join-forcesInternational law firm Gowling WLG and Hamilton-based law firm ESB Lawyers announced today that they are joining forces, effective Jan. 1, 2019.Mon, 03 Dec 2018 00:00:00 Zfd9e034e-663b-491f-8588-4551473cc095https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/chambers-fintech-2019Gowling WLG has been recognized as one of Canada's top law firms in the Chambers FinTech 2019 guide.Fri, 30 Nov 2018 19:29:00 Zcddbe476-ad62-46d2-aa26-64e8a5c9b2e5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-named-tmt-team-of-the-yearInternational law firm Gowling WLG has triumphed in the TMT Team of the Year category at the Legal Week British Legal Awards 2018.Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Z84e453a5-a82a-43e1-9ba7-7c073fc7994bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/fintech-ai-awardsGowling WLG was named Law Firm of the Year at the 4th Annual FinTech & AI Awards, presented last night at The Carlu in Toronto.Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Z33ea1447-32d1-4a55-8633-8c0ba9c951bfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-welcomes-ben-stansfieldGowling WLG is pleased to welcome highly respected partner, Ben Stansfield, to its successful planning team.Tue, 27 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Zef68e97c-8e40-47a4-9ff3-4f606767b9f0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/mary-thomson-royal-victorian-orderGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Mary Thomson, leader of the firm's Canadian Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, has been awarded the designation of Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) by Her Majesty the Queen.Thu, 22 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Z2a2409fd-d95c-4e09-ae4f-f2e54eca2915https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/usman-sheikh-wins-saba-awardGowling WLG partner Usman Sheikh has been named a winner of the South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of Toronto's Legal Excellence Award for 2018.Wed, 21 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Z505bd87d-04f3-47e3-92a3-69e21b59fa1ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-appointed-to-ccs-panelGowling WLG has been appointed to the Governments Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Wider Public Sector Legal Services agreement (RM3788) to provide a full range of legal services to public bodies in England and Wales.Mon, 19 Nov 2018 09:45:00 Z0ce12f96-dcc1-4973-ab08-a068f7ee74edhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/2018-lexpert-rising-starsGowling WLG is pleased to announce that partners Melissa Binns and Scott Smith have been named among Lexpert's Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 for 2018. They received their Rising Star honours last night at an awards ceremony held at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.Fri, 09 Nov 2018 13:57:00 Zff8c806e-6f37-48aa-8c19-c5e5a39e2680https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-named-standout-in-chambers-2019International law firm Gowling WLG has again been recognised as a leading firm in many of its practice areas in the latest Chambers UK guide.Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 Z140be9bd-e6db-4438-b205-af9754406826https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-legal-500-success-continues-in-2018International law firm Gowling WLG continues to succeed in being ranked along with other top-tier law firms.Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Z590f37be-dc8b-4508-9104-1eb4c4d4d928https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-named-in-three-categories-in-the-timesInternational law firm Gowling WLG has been named in three categories by The Times Best Law Firms 2019.Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Za2f61f47-9d3c-4dc0-a4c7-893b20124adchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-acts-for-stifelThe top ranked investment funds team at Gowling WLG advised Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited ("Stifel") on the heavily oversubscribed open offer, placing and offer for subscription (the "Issue") by Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund Limited ("SEQI")Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:59:00 Zd9967852-5436-4fd5-8282-b40d1891cea9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-partner-in-franceGowling WLG is delighted to welcome a new partner, Antoine Pampouille, to the Banking and Finance department.Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:36:00 Z11b13c92-0782-4f4e-a45c-829c2b7d1849https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/protectionism-2-0Countries which have historically driven protectionist policies through tariff and other trade barriers are now extending their agenda into the digital world, according to research by international law firm Gowling WLG.Thu, 18 Oct 2018 10:00:00 Z5b1464ce-dbe3-493d-8b5d-69edcaec0e50https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/2018-tax-controversy-leaders-guideFour Gowling WLG professionals have been listed among the world's leading practitioners in the 2018 Tax Controversy Leaders guide from International Tax Review (ITR).Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:19:00 Z8e047dcd-45e6-44c7-8264-b856bdab26c6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-number-one-for-mid-market-m-aThomson Reuters recently published its mid-market M&A legal advisory league tables for the first three quarters of 2018* — and Gowling WLG topped the rankings by two key measures.Tue, 16 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Za6e05489-6fa6-4cce-a1af-19afed61c1cehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2018/gowling-wlg-canada-launches-mental-health-strategyGowling WLG Canada is pleased to mark World Mental Health Day by announcing the launch of a mental health strategy aimed at improving the well-being of its personnel across the firm.Wed, 10 Oct 2018 13:58:00 Z24c5bedb-1dea-44d5-892c-aa24c7ab1603https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-s-global-life-sciences-team-recognisedTwelve lawyers from Gowling WLG's international life sciences team have been nominated by peers and in-house counsel to appear in the inaugural edition of the Life Sciences Expert Guide.Tue, 09 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Za5604ac1-5fbb-4ed1-ba0e-86d30d959cc2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-crowned-standout-at-ft-innovationInternational law firm Gowling WLG has been named 'Standout' innovators for Managing and Developing Talent and 'Highly Commended' for innovation in Data, Knowledge and Intelligence at the 2018 FT Innovative Lawyer Awards Europe.Mon, 08 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Zc5121d59-8d58-43cb-86cb-9faed8ddf80ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/andrew-bratt-new-toronto-partnerGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Andrew Bratt has joined the firm as a partner and Toronto leader of the Employment, Labour & Equalities Group.Tue, 02 Oct 2018 22:03:00 Z5111b423-2a79-4718-b3fd-b75e7f0fc68fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-among-top-firms-in-bloomberg-sGowling WLG has had another remarkably strong quarter for Canadian M&A as evidenced by the latest league table rankings. In Bloomberg's Q1-Q3 tables,* the firm surged more than 75% over its deal numbers for the entire first half of the year - from 48 to 85 - and finished solidly in third place for volume of transactions.Tue, 02 Oct 2018 00:00:00 Z150b4da6-79c7-46a1-9e89-dba54f913535https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/2018-2019-global-mining-leaders-lexpertThis year, 22 Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized in the 2018/19 edition of Lexpert's Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining guide.Fri, 28 Sep 2018 16:14:00 Zc66d19a2-2cdb-4210-bfa9-58426408a103https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/2018-ip-stars-rising-starsGowling WLG is pleased to share that eight professionals have been named'Rising Stars' in the inaugural 'IP Stars - Rising Stars'guide.Fri, 28 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Zf41c9923-30ec-43e9-bcab-f3f7523e2bb1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-appoints-barbara-jouffaThe Paris office of the international law firm Gowling WLG is pleased to welcome Barbara Jouffa as a partner in the Corporate M&A / Private Equity department.Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Z02fcd854-08c4-4cf9-9ca1-4337d6c8b99bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2019/wwl-thought-leaders-global-elite-2019Eight Gowling WLG professionals across Canada and the UK have been listed among the world's foremost lawyers and experts in Who's Who Legal Thought Leaders: Global Elite 2019.Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:26:00 Z011046e7-2ba7-4dcc-b8f4-30e952856300https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/chambers-canada-2019In an impressive showing, 54 Gowling WLG professionals earned 58 rankings across 34 categories in the 2019 edition of Chambers Canada. In addition, Gowling WLG was recognized as a leading law firm in 31 practice areas.Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:10:00 Zbf005991-6bd3-4cc2-a57c-3209ac40c504https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/expert-guides-recognises-gowling-wlgLawyers from Gowling WLG distinguished in Expert Guides Rising Stars and Women in Business Law GuidesTue, 18 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Zbd9e5c50-21ee-48f4-9624-a2737920b7aahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/ursula-johnston-appointmentInternational law firm Gowling WLG has strengthened its international trade team with the appointment of Ursula Johnston as Director, Customs and Trade.Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Z21c6d4a5-cb4a-4aa0-8b95-8e2b767207f7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2018/gowling-wlg-partners-with-ccgsd-for-pro-bonoGowling WLG is proud to announce a national partnership with the Canadian Centre for Gender & Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) that will see the two organizations offering support for trans and non-binary individuals seeking to change the gender markers on their official identification documents.Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:14:00 Z280f91e3-b9fb-456b-a364-ee057a2ea7f6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-welcomes-sebastien-gardereGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Sébastien Gardère as a partner in its Montréal office and member of the firm's Intellectual Property (IP) and Advertising & Product Regulatory groups.Wed, 05 Sep 2018 00:00:00 Zd34f81e5-c6fb-4820-909f-026f9686b5c9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/lexpert-special-edition-energy-lawyers-2018This year, 35 Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized in Canada's Leading Energy Lawyers, a special edition of Lexpert included in the September 2018 issue of the Globe and Mail's Report on Business magazine.Tue, 04 Sep 2018 14:15:00 Z6abbfcd0-a1b2-4a76-87d8-d74f521eb979https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/report-suggests-planning-rules-should-be-relaxedInsight gathered from Gowling WLG has revealed that ongoing planning and funding issues are affecting the ability of councils and housing associations to meet the demand for affordable housing.Tue, 04 Sep 2018 09:10:00 Z62aba229-85c9-4a9f-8563-0fa7b37e8026https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/french-businesses-facing-increased-risksA report produced by the international law firm Gowling WLG in collaboration with The Lawyer Research Service, a division of The Lawyer, explores emerging business risks in France.Mon, 03 Sep 2018 07:48:00 Z66844551-4ea3-43f2-8198-00aa61199a94https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/luc-deshaies-named-advocatus-emeritusGowling WLG is proud to announce that The Québec Bar has distinguished Luc Deshaies, a partner in Gowling WLG's Montréal office, as an Advocatus Emeritus in recognition of his leadership and remarkable achievements in the area of labour and employment law.Wed, 29 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Zece2c234-40ec-4684-876b-8187f2596426https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-welcomes-new-consultants-in-stuttgartInternational law firm Gowling WLG has appointed two new senior experienced consultants - Dr Joerg Heyer and Dr Arnim Powietzka - in its corporate and M&A team in Stuttgart.Wed, 22 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Ze216e2da-2d48-4c88-b80c-9fa866543d92https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/best-lawyers-in-canada-2019Gowling WLG has once again earned an impressive showing in The Best Lawyers in Canada guide, achieving 317 rankings across 52 practice areas in the 2019 edition.Tue, 21 Aug 2018 14:00:00 Z31564a51-8d6d-4377-8c75-e8add009b0dbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/michael-bussmann-2018-indirect-tax-leaders-guideFor the seventh consecutive year, Gowling WLG partner Michael Bussmann has been recognized as an Indirect Tax Leader by the International Tax Review (ITR).Thu, 16 Aug 2018 18:00:00 Z32d1c1e9-ac21-4299-a168-b3849661ea78https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/peter-zhang-appointed-toronto-leader-of-gowling-wlGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Peter (Dongcheng) Zhang has been appointed the Toronto office leader of the firm's China Initiative.Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Zcab7f14f-25e4-412a-90ac-fa0d648d098ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/three-new-calgary-partnersGowling WLG is pleased to announce the addition of three new partners to its Calgary office: Caireen Hanert, Josh Jantzi and Jonathan (Jay) Lalach.Tue, 14 Aug 2018 15:57:00 Z0d0f8461-b4fd-424e-8911-82ec2138e7c0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-adds-two-new-lawyers-to-strengthen-comGowling WLG is pleased to share that experienced commercial real estate lawyers Pamela Green and Sawsan Selwyn have joined the firm’s national Real Estate Group in Hamilton.Thu, 09 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Z9ae6fbc9-1feb-4d1e-9565-a497ec3d543dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/canadian-lawyer-top-25-most-influential-lawyersUsman Sheikh, partner and leader of Gowling WLG's Blockchain & Smart Contracts Group in Canada, has been named among the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer.Tue, 07 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Z4e4ced4e-c81b-46f9-8363-8d2d0053d023https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2018/gowling-wlg-inclusion-2020-strategyGowling WLG has announced an increase in the percentage of its female partnership, following the launch of its Inclusion 2020 strategy.Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Z93b344bf-eda7-4a20-8aba-ce4d5069f53fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/partners-named-in-the-legal-500-hall-of-fameTen partners from international law firm Gowling WLG have been inducted into The Legal 500 United Kingdom Hall of Fame, recognising leading legal figures for their continued excellence.Mon, 06 Aug 2018 00:00:00 Z959390ec-ca39-48f2-baaf-5d338e9096d0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/david-cohen-named-to-tma-hall-of-fameGowling WLG partner and leading restructuring and insolvency lawyer David Cohen has been appointed an honorary member of the global Turnaround Management Association (TMA) hall of fame.Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:55:00 Z4462be98-36df-4db4-a435-e0e561dcef45https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/2018-chambers-high-net-worth-guideGowling WLG has once again been distinguished among Canada's leading private client firms in the 2018 edition of the Chambers High Net Worth guide. For the second year in a row, the firm achieved a top (Band 1) ranking in the area of private wealth law.Thu, 26 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Z208636df-cc47-4f59-8853-937218818f4fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/jaimie-lickers-appointed-leader-of-indigenous-lawGowling WLG is pleased to share that Jaimie Lickers has been appointed leader of the firm's Indigenous Law Group. She takes over the role from Maxime Faille, who has played a pivotal role in developing the practice over the course of his tenure.Tue, 24 Jul 2018 05:00:00 Z3667435d-d7b8-452c-8c1b-9bf5724d5c0dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-welcomes-sylvia-adrianoGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Sylvia Adriano has joined the firm’s Real Estate Group as a partner in Toronto.Tue, 17 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Z1fc2e321-319b-4061-a2b9-0438eb3b26c3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/bloomberg-canadian-m-aGowling WLG had an exceptionally strong showing in Bloomberg's M&A legal advisory tables for the first half of 2018,* ranking second among all law firms globally for number of Canadian deals - with 48 credited transactions.Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Z01b56d08-c6ea-423e-bf1e-64fa357827adhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/ip-litigation-in-auto-sector-expected-to-riseInsight gathered by Managing IP, in conjunction with international law firm Gowling WLG, has been compiled into a report discussing the growing role of IP in the connected and autonomous vehicles sector and the issues which could arise.Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Ze70a6736-b951-4208-ae66-fc7c550c31b3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/benchmark-litigation-under-40-hot-listThe 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation's 'Under 40 Hot List' has identified Gowling WLG partners Jaimie Lickers, Scott Smith and Usman Sheikh among the most talented litigators in North America under the age of 40.Tue, 03 Jul 2018 16:00:00 Zd25e40ac-02ee-44f9-9e87-db9b4580e8e4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/luc-deshaies-college-of-labor-and-employment-lawLuc Deshaies has been elected as a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, a rare honour reserved only for the most dedicated and accomplished labour and employment lawyers in North America.Tue, 03 Jul 2018 00:00:00 Z0a880887-ac5b-40f6-ae39-7b6b0ee70b8bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-launches-blockchain-reward-initiativeAs one of the world's leading blockchain legal practices, Gowling WLG has gone one step further and applied its expertise in the technology to its own business by launching its 'Gowling WLG Reward Token' (GRT) scheme. The initiative educates employees about how blockchain technology  works, while simultaneously allowing them to earn and share rewards for their efforts. Taking the mystery out of what can be seen as a complicated and shrouded technological application – while providing a simple, fun reward – is at the heart of the initiative, as the firm recognises the key role blockchain will play in the UK's professional and commercial future.Mon, 02 Jul 2018 12:57:00 Z2b7b812e-4cd6-41e0-9ae0-0539f2dbc195https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/best-lawyers-russia-2019The Best Lawyers in Russia 2019 guide has been published and a number of legal professionals from Gowling WLG's Moscow office have been recognized in the practice areas of Information Technology, Intellectual Property, Litigation and Telecommunications.Wed, 27 Jun 2018 14:23:00 Z687af109-98f9-4972-acc2-a10757a40302https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-cannabis-practice-launches-in-canadaGowling WLG is pleased to announce the launch of a Cannabis Group in Canada equipped to deliver a comprehensive suite of legal services to cannabis companies and other businesses that support the sector.Mon, 25 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Z9262fa39-016d-41ad-bfcf-4e76e491decahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/the-lawyer-s-global-real-estate-50-report-2018Gowling WLG's award-winning real estate team has been listed in The Lawyer's Global Real Estate 50 rankings for the second year running.Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:10:00 Z10fe92ea-88f2-4dc4-bcb9-691add98b4a3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/47-lawyers-named-best-lawyers-2019Forty-seven Gowling WLG lawyers from the firm's UK LLP have been named 'Best Lawyers' in the 10th Edition of the international peer review publication.Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Zf90aac53-9c80-4842-9a71-036122ac347bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/lexpert-zenith-awards-2018Gowling WLG partners Sandra Barton, John Callaghan, Rodney Northey and Peter Snell have been named among the winners of the 2018 Lexpert Zenith Awards.Wed, 20 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Zcd0ed194-67d9-4a7d-87b1-f028e02b5ecfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/planning-team-appoints-nigel-hewitsonInternational law firm, Gowling WLG, has appointed highly experienced planning solicitor, Nigel Hewitson, as a consultant in its successful planning team.Tue, 19 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Z3b6cf853-ba64-43bd-bb06-c2bb7a8add7fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/top-100-for-the-school-leaver-awards-2018Gowling WLG has been commended for its exemplary work at an event celebrating the opportunities offered to young people leaving school and going directly into work rather than university. Gowling WLG was ranked 30 in the top 100, as decided by school leavers working within its team.Fri, 15 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Zbfe19e8e-36c3-4142-821d-c9a3a786d68bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/protectionism-data-security-crisis-for-tech-firmsData protectionism is on the rise across global technology networks and could be stunting tech growth and development, according to a report by international law firm Gowling WLG.Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 Z9d41152d-68da-432c-9b31-239c12f4dc6ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/public-trust-in-artificial-intelligence-growingResults from the third quarter of a research study have revealed that distrust in artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming less of a barrier to the widespread introduction of driverless vehicles for UK investors.Tue, 05 Jun 2018 08:00:00 Z78dd8183-0866-4ce8-afc5-0f97c9d7540dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/lorna-gavin-wins-the-inspiring-leader-award-2018Lorna Gavin Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Corporate Responsibility has won the Inspiring Leader Award at the Birmingham Young Professional of the Year Awards 2018.Thu, 31 May 2018 00:00:00 Z23037dc5-19e0-417c-8287-f8d176527fdfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/will-cascadden-rejoins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is pleased to share that Will Cascadden has rejoined the firm’s Employment, Labour & Equalities Group as a partner in Calgary.Wed, 23 May 2018 00:00:00 Z18cca100-d67a-46f7-b2ef-b1b05f59ce3fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/sheena-jacob-recognised-in-asialaw-leading-lawyersPartner Sheena Jacob has been ranked as a Leading Lawyer in AsiaLaw Leading Lawyers 2018/23rd edition for both Intellectual Property and IT, Telco & Media.Fri, 18 May 2018 00:00:00 Z9e083943-67ec-4e69-a914-31d72c2a8e88https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-announces-nine-director-promotionsGowling WLG has promoted nine individuals to legal director, following on from our partner promotions effective from 1 May.Wed, 16 May 2018 00:00:00 Zc499e72b-c2e9-4c69-886b-17e2731c946chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-on-landmark-resource-revenue-sOn May 3, 2018, Grand Council of Treaty #3 announced that the GCT#3, Treaty #3 First Nations, and the Province of Ontario entered into a landmark resource revenue sharing agreement in respect of forestry and mining activities in Treaty #3 Territory.Wed, 09 May 2018 00:00:00 Zfbde0deb-6b7f-40d2-b647-70dd088ee3cehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/latinvex-top-100-female-lawyers-for-latin-americaLatinvex has named two Gowling WLG partners among the top 100 international female lawyers specializing in Latin America for 2018: Cyndi Laval and France Tenaille.Mon, 07 May 2018 09:05:00 Z9bdb8bb7-c516-467e-91bb-26ea5976f495https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-authors-on-lobbying-for-gtdtInternational law firm Gowling WLG has authored the United Kingdom chapter in the first edition of Government Regulations 2018, the latest publication from cross-border legal analysts Getting the Deal Through (GTDT).Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 Z1908c2ab-0649-48f3-97be-57d356bfdd2chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-appoints-head-of-uk-financeInternational law firm Gowling WLG has strengthened its financial services offering with the appointment of Ian Mason as Head of UK Financial Services and Regulatory (FSR).Thu, 03 May 2018 00:00:00 Zb7d73726-9e04-4245-8b5f-a3b265a8aae5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-life-sciences-experts-recognised-by-whEight Gowling WLG practitioners have been listed in the Who's Who Legal Life Sciences 2018 guide.Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 Zd8db44c4-2b98-447b-9506-41671aa314fehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-recognized-in-mip-top-250-women-in-ipThree Gowling WLG partners from Canada, Russia and the UK have been named leading intellectual property practitioners in Managing Intellectual Property's Top 250 Women in IP list for 2018.Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 Z0fbd93fe-b0cd-4b46-b5f8-dd25bc566249https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/who-s-who-legal-recognises-gowling-wlg-patent-expEleven Gowling WLG practitioners have been listed in the Who's Who Legal Patents 2018 guide.Wed, 02 May 2018 00:00:00 Z3ce355a9-d101-4658-ae06-dd5897f37f7ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-welcomes-estate-and-trust-lawyers-daviGowling WLG is pleased to announce that estate and trust lawyers David Freedman and Irit Gertzbein have joined the firm as counsel in the firm’s Private Client Services Group.Tue, 01 May 2018 00:00:00 Zb45ee236-8a12-40e0-87bc-237de68a6349https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/2018-ip-starsThirty intellectual property practitioners from Gowling WLG have been named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), one of the world's most respected IP publications, in its 2018 guide.Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Zbbcde2bb-a585-4850-a8b1-b914cae30f54https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/2018-lexpert-special-edition-corporate-lawyersThis year, five Gowling WLG partners have been listed in the Lexpert Special Edition on Canada's Leading Corporate Lawyers, included in the April 2018 issue of The Globe and Mail's Report on Business magazine.Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:00:00 Z74e99250-79b0-4a93-b35a-0928866b29ddhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2018/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-for-ccdi-awards-of-successThe nominees for the 2018 Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) Awards of Success have been announced, and Gowling WLG is proud to share that it has been shortlisted in the “Employer Initiative of the Year — Eastern Canada” category.Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Ze4ed8f66-40eb-40f3-87ee-ad279afd7be4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/bitcoin-could-be-hampering-future-of-blockchainThe impact of blockchain within the financial services industry could be significantly delayed by the damaging PR currently associated with cryptocurrencies, new research suggests.Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:30:00 Zce7cd46f-9a9c-4db5-83ba-432f7c8a338bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-named-one-of-uk-s-best-workplaces-2018The UK's Best Workplaces rankings have been published by Great Place to Work and Gowling WLG is ranked 28th in the large category (organisations with 500+ employees).Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Za26dfb7c-16b0-49ff-9eb1-3faa4b2ac278https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-advises-on-major-bermuda-developmentTwo major infrastructure projects in Bermuda are a step closer to completion following an extensive planning process in which Gowling WLG served as a key legal adviser.Mon, 23 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Z1d055d28-9f7a-4653-87a1-db805c907e88https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-legal-500-emea-rankingsGowling WLG has been recommended in a string of practice areas in the 2018 edition of The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East and Africa.Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:20:00 Z8e2298e6-7aba-472d-8762-fb1740c70408https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/anil-kararra-makes-the-bypy-shortlistThe shortlist of candidates for the prestigious Birmingham Young Professional of the Year is out, and one of our own legal apprentices, Anil Kararra, has made the cut.Mon, 16 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Zdd0bd058-a266-4115-add4-7c68db5b5ad4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-awarded-for-cartel-defenceThe award relates to the team's work defending Thai Airways alongside the legal representatives for the other co-defendants in the air cargo cartel damages proceedings currently before the High Court.Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Zea4775e5-3363-4419-a290-e1403511dfe5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/2018-canadian-legal-lexpert-directoryIn the 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Gowling WLG improved its individual professional listings by an impressive 16 per cent over last year's results.Thu, 12 Apr 2018 10:14:00 Zae580a63-8daa-444f-b2a3-b8cc8a1930dchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/2018-franchise-times-legal-eaglesThe Franchise Times has named Gowling WLG partners Peter Snell and Debi Sutin 'Legal Eagles' for 2018.Wed, 11 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Z75e32f7c-590a-442f-acc3-94df8cf436bahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gowling-wlg-hr-team-shortlisted-in-hr-in-law-awardWe are delighted to confirm that our Human Resources team has been nominated for a number of awards by the prestigious HR in Law professional network:Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:00:00 Z48e82181-1cf6-405b-9310-9eb8a789dd10https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/john-coldham-to-become-partner-in-brands-designsJohn Coldham, a longstanding member of the Gowling WLG IP team, has been promoted to partner with effect from 1 May 2018.Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Zae5433be-ac13-4d8e-b0a1-50681d4cc4f1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/five-new-partners-at-gowling-wlgGowling WLG has announced the appointment of five new partners following the latest round of promotions at the international law firm.Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z12c276f7-dc96-441e-b4fa-75b633ea8227https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/shahrzad-esmaili-rejoins-gowling-wlg-as-ip-partnerGowling WLG is pleased to welcome back Shahrzad Esmaili, a prominent intellectual property practitioner, as a partner located in its Toronto office.Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z1b0d91e4-59dd-4c9b-9465-ee1a7b6bcaa6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-energy-team-power-africaGowling WLG's global energy team has been awarded a place on the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Power Africa Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract (PA-IDIQ).Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Za505f7f5-379b-43b9-88e4-c292216fa3fehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/iam-patent-1000-2018IAM Patent 1000 has recognized Gowling WLG as one of the world's leading patent firms in IAM Patent 1000 2018 – The World's Leading Patent Professionals.Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:33:00 Z09f17aa1-ef2f-43aa-af73-a626f3c65608https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/managing-intellectual-property-2018-ip-stars-ranManaging Intellectual Property (MIP) has distinguished Gowling WLG's leading IP practices in Canada, the UK, Russia and UAE in the 2018 edition of its IP Stars rankings.Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z8a01a6f8-2ac1-469d-95bc-d48fa5897906https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/managing-ip-north-america-2018-awardsGowling WLG was named 'Canadian Trademark Contentious Firm of the Year' at the Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) North America 2018 Awards, presented last night at a ceremony in New York City.Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z5a0f3aab-61aa-49a8-8143-848e0c9f579bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/adam-lewinberg-joins-gowling-wlg-as-partnerGowling WLG is pleased to announce that infrastructure and construction lawyer Adam Lewinberg has joined the firm as partner in its Toronto office.Wed, 14 Mar 2018 09:00:00 Z075d9760-a805-4b2c-864c-117d5bf82f81https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/ottawa-businesswoman-of-the-year-2018Karen E. Hennessey, leader of the firm's Canadian Corporate
 Commercial Group, is a finalist for the annual Businesswoman of the Year Awards (BYAs).Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z90721184-0147-43fa-8dfd-4cf92d8edd3fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/chambers-europe-2018Chambers Europe has once again distinguished Gowling WLG's leading practices in Moscow and France.Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Zd2db8269-7f1c-4034-b7f7-3e01d032cd3dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/moscow-event-explores-innovation-in-ipGowling WLG was pleased to co-host the International Trademark Association’s (INTA) pre-annual meeting reception and educational session in Moscow on Feb. 28.Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z8abe3d06-ca28-4627-87ff-f3a1494132a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/canadian-dealmakers-awards-2017Alectra's acquisition of Hydro One Brampton was named "Infrastructure & Utilities Deal of the Year" for 2017 at the Canadian Dealmakers Awards.Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z6eafe6cb-97fa-4c34-aa13-bf755334baa3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/gordon-cudney-awarded-for-volunteer-leadershipEarlier this month, the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health held its annual Inspiration Awards Gala, which honours Ottawa community and business leaders who have positively contributed to the cause of mental health.Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z9c9757f0-9372-4016-8187-ce4ae411804ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/decentralCollaboration to pave way for responsible growth of Canadian blockchain sectorThu, 08 Mar 2018 06:00:00 Z7361c645-191a-493e-9cfa-c28189302dc8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/electricity-markets-in-transitionElectricity Markets in Transition: How innovative technologies are fragmenting the energy value chain.Tue, 06 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z53cb45c8-8794-4dd1-ab95-08d302a1ab70https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-national-apprenticeship-week-2018Gowling WLG is celebrating the success of the firm's legal and business services apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week 2018Mon, 05 Mar 2018 00:00:00 Z1d20910b-ce9e-41d4-8afa-9269baaeb967https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/new-dubai-tech-teamInternational Law firm Gowling WLG has strengthened its Dubai office with the appointment of a new Tech team in the United Arab Emirates.Fri, 02 Mar 2018 09:53:00 Z4362a8b6-d2c9-465d-9b78-272071365da2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/legal-definitions-of-bim-missing-or-inconsistentThe Winfield Rock Report was launched at BIM Show Live, showing that legal and commercial specialists are offering different definitions of BIM Level 2.Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Z534eb620-9b80-42dc-8a26-e9a1f0b0a5a0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/france-tenaille-a-leading-lawyer-for-latin-americaFrance Tenaille again named by Latinvex as one of the top 100 lawyers specializing in Latin America among international law firms for 2018.Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Z3969271b-1bb3-4067-9c8d-1084e7d2ed0fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/recognition-for-alexandra-brodie-in-timewise-listGowling WLG partner Alexandra Brodie has been named in the 2018 Power Part Time List: a national roll call of the UK's top 50 men and women who work in senior business-critical roles, all on less than five days per week.Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Z4f001286-d72e-4b96-9636-c587966424b7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/benchmark-canada-awards-2018The Benchmark Canada Awards have once again distinguished Gowling WLG among the country's top litigation firms, honouring the firm with one of four Impact Case of the Year awards at last night's gala in Toronto.Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:19:00 Z699fd21a-ca3d-49f6-bf85-5008e6ba47b6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/chambers-global-2018-recognises-gowling-wlgGowling WLG professionals from Canada, the UK, Russia and the UAE earned 32 rankings across 13 categories in the 2018 edition of Chambers Global.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 12:00:00 Z4f005fe6-f5c9-41a5-aaad-a9951e839880https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/rethinking-urban-mobilityInternational Law firm Gowling WLG, in collaboration with the London Transport Museum, Arup and Thales UK, has brought together more than 60 leading thinkers and decision makers in the transport industry to consider the challenges and opportunities facing city transport systems and infrastructure in the UK.Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Zd619636a-2195-4fbe-9964-3fc9ea49a32ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/mip-awards-2018The global intellectual property team of international law firm Gowling WLG has been nominated in multiple categories at this year's Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) Awards.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Za091cc22-8f7c-4fd7-9fce-ddfcc946aaf3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-holds-its-annual-ip-moot-competition-iThe event is Singapore's only intellectual property (IP) moot and the winner receives an internship at any Gowling WLG office of their choice.Mon, 12 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Z0efb1a6b-3980-46c9-871e-dd0875615dcdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/scott-jolliffe-named-cabc-presidentScott Jolliffe has been named president of the CABC, a pan-Canadian association that aims to bring the Canadian and Arab business communities together.Fri, 09 Feb 2018 00:00:00 Z7ba8458e-1f4e-4d29-ba3d-cbb00927ffddhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/reshaping-our-infrastructure-the-road-to-nowhereGowling WLG launches its new white paper discussing the challenges of reshaping our infrastructure for driverless vehicles.Wed, 07 Feb 2018 23:50:00 Zd9322f9b-2748-4e51-867d-64cb6ff628e3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/wtr-1000-2018The World Trademark Review (WTR) has once again distinguished Gowling WLG among the world's foremost trademark firms in the 2018 edition of its annual guide, WTR 1000.Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:57:00 Z57217beb-6945-41ef-b26c-244e5d6bb1d1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/brenda-pritchard-among-top-global-female-lawyersBrenda Pritchard, an advertising and marketing law partner in Gowling WLG's Toronto office, has been named among the Top 13 Female Acritas Stars globally for 2018.Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Z49cf860e-2c8c-49ba-9afb-c290fa23d018https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-s-munich-office-welcomes-ip-partner-thInternational law firm Gowling WLG has appointed Thomas Mayer as a partner in its Munich office.Tue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Z50f9dbcb-9391-4cec-9281-e789fde7c5c1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/forty-seven-lawyers-named-acritas-stars-in-2018-glForty-seven Gowling WLG legal professionals have been named stand-out lawyers in the prestigious Acritas Stars rankings for 2018.Mon, 22 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Z73b80813-feec-4aa7-87ef-ca8372d5c923https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/who-s-who-legal-mining-2018Twelve Gowling WLG mining lawyers have been distinguished as leaders in their field in Who's Who Legal: Mining 2018.Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Za7e75877-4b42-4861-9794-fa9c033f5f02https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-top-canadian-firm-for-international-filingGowling WLG has been distinguished as Canada's top international patent filer in the IP Stars PCT Leaders 2017 report.Mon, 15 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Z273fd36f-db92-4f7f-a3e1-58e87f32cdd3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-reappointed-to-pension-protection-fundThe Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has announced the appointment of its new legal panel, with international law firm Gowling WLG among a reshaped panel of six leading firms.Fri, 12 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Z26ddfac4-1d4a-48c3-9e8d-4073e75a8a44https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-launches-canada-northGowling WLG is pleased to announce the launch of Canada North, a practice group of lawyers who are dedicated to serving clients in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, Yukon and the northern regions of many provinces.Thu, 11 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Zd9bd2143-4b6b-4699-9980-42cc893bd313https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2018/gowling-wlg-welcomes-19-new-partners-in-canadaGowling WLG is pleased to announce the admission of 19 legal professionals to its Canadian partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2018.Mon, 08 Jan 2018 00:00:00 Zc4a93c3e-b398-4f52-a88c-a07a492cdacfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/2018-lexpert-american-lawyer-guideThirteen Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized across six categories in the 2018 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.Thu, 21 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Z130d026c-fb58-406d-96e3-bf30d948d37ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2018/legal-500-canada-2018-gowling-leading-firmGowling WLG has been ranked among the country's leading law firms in the 2018 edition of Legal 500 Canada.Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Z59567a46-64fc-4670-b24c-b28d05cda8adhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/tom-timmins-appointed-chair-cansiaGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Thomas J. Timmins, Toronto partner and leader of the firm’s Renewable Energy Group, has been appointed chair of the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA).Fri, 15 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Z357a3511-9b96-46f3-906d-8297b30960aahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/half-of-housebuilders-serial-appealersThe UK planning framework is no longer fit for purpose, with a culture of 'planning by appeal' illustrating a lack of belief in the current system, new research suggests.Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Ze821c469-2963-47ca-aa58-cde578507f03https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/smartraise-shortlist-ft-innovative-lawyers-awardsSmartRaise™, Gowling WLG's streamlined private placements tool, has been shortlisted for the 2017 FT Innovative Lawyers Award (North America).Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Z5a7c8c51-ffe6-48a3-9d53-3557a049be51https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/david-aylen-honoured-by-cerbaLast week, the Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association (CERBA) honoured David Aylen, managing partner of Gowling WLG’s Moscow office, with the Canada-Russia Award for Outstanding Commitment to Commercial Relations in recognition of his longstanding dedication to advancing trade relations between Canada and Russia.Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Za322b5de-170a-4272-841d-94737cdac620https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/rosatom-el-dabaa-nuclear-projectGowling WLG has served as the legal adviser on one of the largest new-build nuclear power construction projects in the world: the El Dabaa project in Egypt, worth more than US$30 billion.Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Z42e25408-9d81-4b2f-8488-754cec8e2e10https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/sunil-joneja-rejoins-gowling-wlg-as-lending-debtGowling WLG is pleased to announce that lawyer Sunil Joneja has rejoined the firm as a lending and debt financing partner in Calgary.Tue, 05 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Z2ea558f8-5187-4896-92f8-4415da0c7304https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/success-for-gowling-wlg-in-british-legal-awardsInternational law firm Gowling WLG has won Energy and Infrastructure Team of the Year and Commercial Team of the Year at the prestigious British Legal Awards, following last night's ceremony in Finsbury Square, London.Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:00:00 Zc0fc265d-8966-4468-84a5-5c2745c9643fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-leading-litigation-lawyers-2017Twelve Gowling WLG professionals are being recognized among the leading litigators in Canada in Lexpert/ROB Special Edition on Canada's Leading Litigation Lawyers 2017.Tue, 28 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Zb2060b0a-1c70-4884-96e4-8b4c5cc1c13bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/global-protectionism-are-you-leaving-yourself-opResearch into global protectionism from Gowling WLG shows that the EU has been making it harder for countries outside of the bloc to trade within it.Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Z4186c5eb-3c39-4e95-a16a-331c48249542https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/crichton-and-rizkalla-kamel-lexpert-rising-starsGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Michael Crichton and Natalie Rizkalla-Kamel, both partners in the firm's Intellectual Property Litigation Group, have been named among Lexpert's Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40 for 2017.Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Z974351dd-54ab-4579-8fd9-594039c74183https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/anne-tardif-joins-litigation-dispute-resolutionGowling WLG is pleased to welcome commercial litigator Anne Tardif as a partner in its Ottawa office.Tue, 14 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Z5c9d83a9-05e8-4e55-a311-1483ef58062bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-triumphs-at-insider-west-midlands-propGowling WLG's property team has been awarded the Property Law Firm of the Year accolade at the Insider West Midlands Property Awards 2017.Fri, 10 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Z4dca4c78-f91c-459a-b6e3-9316ba78fea9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-partner-leads-project-to-commemorate-fA commemorative project organized by a lawyer at Gowling WLG is honouring Ontario law students who died serving their country in the Second World War.Fri, 03 Nov 2017 04:00:00 Z2b2a4495-2848-4533-81b3-7bf9c7a66e6chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/over-100-rankings-in-chambers-uk-for-gowling-wlgGowling WLG has once again been recognised as a leading firm in many of its practice areas in the latest Chambers UK guide.Fri, 03 Nov 2017 04:00:00 Z66198def-bbfa-4592-8ee8-6a72a9be22f3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/civil-litigator-robert-houston-joins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is pleased to announce that accomplished civil litigator Robert (Bob) Houston, QC has joined the firm as a partner in Ottawa.Thu, 02 Nov 2017 04:00:00 Zf8f4fe25-5438-47f8-90de-da9dde71f92bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/whos-who-legal-sports-and-entertainment-2017Susan Abramovitch has once again been listed among the world's top sports and entertainment lawyers in Who's Who Legal: Sports & Entertainment 2017.Thu, 02 Nov 2017 00:00:00 Zecd287f3-f1f9-4ff4-8d42-00658d039474https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-launch-dedicated-crypto-legal-teamGowling WLG has become one of the first law firms in Canada to launch a dedicated Blockchain & Smart Contracts Group.Mon, 23 Oct 2017 04:00:00 Zb38761b5-9eb8-493a-b628-c8e81d2c78a0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/vicky-fowler-first-female-chair-of-cpaVicky Fowler, a planning and regeneration partner at international law firm Gowling WLG, has been announced as the new Chair of the Compulsory Purchase Association (<abbr title="Compulsory Purchase Association">CPA</abbr>).Thu, 19 Oct 2017 04:00:00 Zd797c27e-d24f-4458-969e-6783431a67bfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/jennifer-morton-receives-inta-vsa-awardGowling WLG partner Jennifer Morton is the recipient of the International Trademark Association (INTA)'s Volunteer Service Award in the Advancement of Trademark Law.Thu, 19 Oct 2017 00:00:00 Z1e64ebf8-7c1c-45af-a491-800ff380d8e8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/stuart-young-appointed-to-the-board-of-the-world-lGowling WLG partner and head of automotive, Stuart Young, has been elected Secretary of The World Law Group's (WLG) Board of Directors.Wed, 18 Oct 2017 04:00:00 Z2cf5978c-a40b-4f76-8309-05a200815d4ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/international-tax-review-2017-tax-leader-guidesThe Gowling WLG tax team has once again achieved recognition in the Tax Controversy Leaders and Indirect Tax Leaders guides from International Tax Review (ITR).Wed, 18 Oct 2017 00:00:00 Zcf45d8de-c3ef-40fa-b8c7-7aaf6ee8c7cdhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2017/mental-health-first-aid-trainingToday marks World Mental Health Day - and Gowling WLG is proud to be one of the first law firms in Canada to offer mental health first aid (MHFA) training to its personnel.Tue, 10 Oct 2017 04:00:00 Zb9162e73-22c5-427a-be87-fd3b2dccf87dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-earns-54-listings-in-chambers-canada-2In the 2018 edition of Chambers Canada, Gowling WLG professionals earned 54 rankings across 31 categories. In addition, Gowling WLG was recognized as a leading law firm in 27 practice areas.Thu, 28 Sep 2017 04:00:00 Z9410ad51-88cc-4b48-b650-8a079c655efehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/leading-environmental-indigenous-and-energy-law-lGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Adam Chamberlain, a highly respected lawyer specializing in environmental, Indigenous and energy law, has joined the firm as a partner.Wed, 27 Sep 2017 04:00:00 Z78e0fa9f-f862-4275-b4ed-a26b58fcba82https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/downtown-kitchener-s-innovation-district-to-becomeInternational law firm Gowling WLG today announced its upcoming move into brand-new office space in a building to be developed at 345 King Street West.Fri, 22 Sep 2017 04:00:00 Ze4c0c434-6686-4e8f-8e06-710c4cbc9718https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/lawyers-named-in-global-mining-2017-18Twenty-eight Gowling WLG lawyers have been featured in the 2017/2018 edition of Lexpert's Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining guide.Fri, 22 Sep 2017 04:00:00 Zd4f7773d-d09b-433c-8c1e-fb2a777358d2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-gains-medical-defence-and-corporate-fiGowling WLG is pleased to announce that partners Glenn Harvey-McKean and Jean-François Pelland have joined the firm's Medical Defence & Health Law and Corporate Finance groups, respectively.Thu, 21 Sep 2017 04:00:00 Z6ba135c7-53bd-49c4-94d7-010b890dabfahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-launches-dedicated-group-to-help-businIn response to the increasing number of businesses moving all or part of their operations to Canada, we've launched a Relocation Services Group to guide clients through the regulatory, financial and logistical complexities of establishing an on-the-ground presence in the Canadian market.Mon, 18 Sep 2017 04:00:00 Z3f2999a8-a99f-4336-b9e4-10f826359967https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/designers-use-their-hindsight-to-advise-othersWhen you design a product, it's essential to ensure that the design is protected - for both personal and commercial value. Nobody knows this more than Rob Law, creator and CEO of Trunki, the children's travel accessory brand.Tue, 12 Sep 2017 04:00:00 Z3c082c7d-3e14-4e48-8e5a-4b713cee54cehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/who-has-the-cyber-key-to-your-carA month on from the UK Government publishing its guidelines for cyber security in driverless vehicles, Gowling WLG is calling for more regulation and collaboration on this issue within the connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) market.Mon, 11 Sep 2017 04:00:00 Z9e288100-a0eb-440a-9bd5-5a4f1f1479dehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-supports-united-states-nuclear-infrastGowling WLG hosted a special B2B reception in its Toronto office as part of the United States Nuclear Infrastructure Council (USNIC) industry trade mission to Canada. The event afforded an opportunity for USNIC delegates and Canadian industry leaders to meet, network and identify opportunities to enhance dialogue between the two countries on common-ground nuclear energy issues.Fri, 01 Sep 2017 04:00:00 Zf739735c-048e-47d7-889f-d99b076bee75https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/expert-guides-women-in-business-law-2017Thirteen Gowling WLG professionals from Canada, the UK, Russia and France have been distinguished in Expert Guides: Women in Business Law 2017.Fri, 01 Sep 2017 00:00:00 Z244fe2e3-12e1-4def-8bd8-28d02ba1db57https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-recognized-in-two-categories-in-latinvGowling WLG has been recognized by Latinvex as a top international firm in Latin America in two distinct categories for 2017: Latinvex Top Law Firms: Overall and Latinvex Top Law Firms: Mining.Wed, 30 Aug 2017 04:00:00 Z437ddff0-e8bc-48d0-aa8a-a9167ca2f6f6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-professionals-recognized-in-lexpert-ro26 Gowling WLG lawyers have been distinguished in the Lexpert/ROB Special Edition on Infrastructure: Canada's Leading Infrastructure Lawyers for 2017.Fri, 25 Aug 2017 04:00:00 Z02b28bde-bba1-4669-9dbb-e0c56e397cf7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-for-three-itr-americas-taxThe nominees for the 12th annual International Tax Review (ITR) Americas Tax Awards have been announced ― and Gowling WLG’s Tax Group has been shortlisted for top honours.Thu, 24 Aug 2017 04:00:00 Z6681c72a-dec0-4f52-bba1-d504b7102784https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/commercial-litigator-alison-gray-joins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Alison Gray, a widely respected commercial litigator, has joined the firm as a partner. Gray will be based in the firm's Calgary office.Tue, 22 Aug 2017 04:00:00 Zc0921ba5-bc35-4a84-85e2-8e5d41c34cd4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-achieves-strong-showing-in-2018-editioThe 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada has been published - and Gowling WLG has earned yet another impressive showing, with 298 rankings across 50 practice areas.Tue, 22 Aug 2017 04:00:00 Zce940c82-fd84-4236-b433-6e2d322f01f5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-ip-practitioners-named-ip-stars-by-mGowling WLG patent, trademark and copyright practitioners from Canada, China, Germany, Russia, the UAE and the UK have been recognised as 'IP Stars' and ranked among the world's leading intellectual property experts by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP).Tue, 08 Aug 2017 04:00:00 Z18603ee9-d452-4bed-89ac-7e50e99b71a6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/two-gowling-wlg-partners-named-in-benchmark-litigaGowling WLG's Jaimie Lickers and Scott A. Smith have been listed in the 2017 edition of Benchmark Litigation's Under 40 Hot List ― a significant achievement for these two Indigenous law partners.Fri, 04 Aug 2017 04:00:00 Z1b447c7a-afbe-4bee-bd29-058ec0e12c3ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/cos-magazine-s-2017-readers-choice-awardsFor the second year in a row, Gowling WLG has been recognized as the top law firm in two legal services categories of Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) magazine's 2017 Readers' Choice Awards.Thu, 03 Aug 2017 04:00:00 Zdf2a3802-d150-4e08-8bcb-47763b433b7fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-supports-lawyers-of-the-futureInternational law firm Gowling WLG is head of the Birmingham cluster of firms taking part in the Legal Social Mobility Programme (LSMP) for the second year in a row.Wed, 02 Aug 2017 04:00:00 Za51539c3-19ff-445d-8203-dab05a43dc8fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-welcomes-real-estate-team-from-vancouvA team of six experienced legal professionals from Lando & Company LLP joined the Vancouver office of Gowling WLG on Aug. 1, 2017.Tue, 01 Aug 2017 04:00:00 Z3fcb618c-2c48-4424-9caa-e92a6e9b6c38https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/one-of-the-largest-deals-of-its-kindAdvising AstraZeneca on cancer drug collaboration.Fri, 28 Jul 2017 00:00:00 Zf4ff4431-2f7f-4d45-9e40-a6fe07ee27dbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-mourns-the-loss-of-toronto-partner-boyIt is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our colleague and friend Boyd Balogh, who passed away on July 21, 2017.Mon, 24 Jul 2017 04:00:00 Z950c66ff-7a2a-484e-8390-a69a47a043a4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/intellectual-property-country-comparative-guideFor businesses which operate, or plan to operate on an international basis, it remains essential to consider branding strategy globally. However, that requires intellectual property know-how on an international level.Thu, 20 Jul 2017 04:00:00 Zab4ace1a-41dd-4b55-a29c-794797caa749https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/anita-nador-recognized-among-the-world-s-top-ip-stAnita Nador, a partner in Gowling WLG’s Toronto office, has been named among the top 300 intellectual property (IP) strategists in the world according to the 2017 edition of IAM Strategy 300 — The World’s Leading IP Strategists.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 04:00:00 Z345774c0-21ca-4172-90f0-845ce0aed840https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/uk-business-leaders-less-aware-of-digital-risksUK business leaders identify far fewer risks affecting their businesses, when compared to Germany and France, according to research from the Gowling WLG Digital Risk Calculator, which launches today.Tue, 18 Jul 2017 00:00:00 Za9acb074-c916-401f-bad2-5d2e7daadf60https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/financial-services-lawyer-bahar-hafizi-joins-gowliGowling WLG is pleased to announce that experienced legal professional Bahar Hafizi has joined the firm as a partner in the Financial Institutions & Services Group. Hafizi is based in the firm’s Vancouver office.Wed, 12 Jul 2017 04:00:00 Z4121575c-97b9-4bef-bbde-b1e171ba876dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/tesla-and-google-named-most-investible-brands-in-tSurvey reveals UK investor confidence in autonomous vehicle manufacturers.Tue, 11 Jul 2017 04:00:00 Z863c6088-0bed-4071-8098-63f65768e042https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/michael-bussmann-distinguished-in-itr-s-indirect-tMichael Bussmann has once again been named an Indirect Tax Leader by the International Tax Review (ITR), one of the foremost publications dedicated to the global tax industry.Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:00:00 Zf54edd4b-93a8-4635-906a-200a295987cbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-is-going-for-goldieGowling WLG is sponsoring a bear as part of the city-wide fundraiser The Big Sleuth, which is hitting the streets of Birmingham this summer.Fri, 07 Jul 2017 04:00:00 Z7619887b-d7d0-4d10-9396-f91fb2e83e5chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/lewis-retik-receives-2017-direct-sellers-associatiGowling WLG partner Lewis Retik has been named the recipient of the Direct Sellers Association (DSA)’s 2017 Distinguished Service Award.Wed, 05 Jul 2017 04:00:00 Z7e09cde3-cb37-46ed-88b2-6f8eca07d79ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-partner-andreas-woelfle-wins-awardIn its recent ranking 'Germany's best lawyers', the publication 'Handelsblatt' has listed Dr Andreas Woelfle as one of the 'best lawyers' in M&A / Corporate.Fri, 30 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Z523bfdfe-016e-4158-8816-bbbf83520ed1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-primes-national-milk-records-plc-for-gA multi-skilled team of experts (at international law firm Gowling WLG) led by partner, Davey Brennan, has assisted National Milk Records PLC (NMR) in successfully withdrawing from the Milk Pension Fund.Fri, 30 Jun 2017 00:00:00 Z4d0cc3a9-af37-4979-851d-30da71127d72https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/success-for-gowling-wlg-at-the-lawyer-awardsInternational law firm Gowling WLG has won Infrastructure Projects Team of the Year at the prestigious Lawyer Awards, following last night's ceremony at Grosvenor House, London.Wed, 28 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Zb18a5693-acdf-4523-a86f-8c44af29f258https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-s-ip-team-earns-strong-showing-in-theThe 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in Russia has been published and a number of legal professionals from Gowling WLG's Moscow office have achieved recognition in the areas of Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property (IP) Law, Litigation and Telecommunications Law.Tue, 27 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Zb8677517-1bae-4ac9-bded-c7ca73ddb4a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/five-gowling-wlg-partners-win-2017-lexpert-zenithGowling WLG partners Joëlle Boisvert, Neena Gupta, Jaimie Lickers, Brenda Pritchard and Tina Woodside have been named among the winners of the 2017 Lexpert Zenith Awards.Fri, 23 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Ze67bc16f-e7f8-490f-bc40-fb041e561e7fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-welcomes-guangzhou-office-s-new-transaGowling WLG has appointed principal associate John Chung to the Guangzhou office to join the transactional team.Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Z64201a2a-f02c-4550-b108-171854d000eehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-announces-further-apprenticeship-recruInternational law firm Gowling WLG is to hire up to 18 new legal apprentices to join the firm in September 2017.Mon, 19 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Z04a8a231-f441-44af-8b62-e4220107da13https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gordon-cudney-named-one-of-ottawa-s-forty-under-40On June 16, 2017, the latest recipients of the Ottawa Business Journal and Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Forty Under 40 award will be honoured.Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Z55d41325-1bcc-4c7e-895d-4f40ce9f404fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/thirteen-gowling-wlg-lawyers-recognized-in-lexpertThirteen Gowling WLG professionals have been named in six categories in the 2017 Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada.Tue, 13 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Za293031d-a78f-43e4-b7a8-1c02f8bea80dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/founding-member-of-blockchain-research-instituteThe Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) today announced the addition of significant public and private sector support for its groundbreaking blockchain research program. Gowling WLG is among the BRI's founding private sector members, and is the first law firm to get involved.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Zbdc62792-3e5d-459f-adf7-6262687bc93bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-ip-professionals-recognised-in-iam-patGowling WLG's international IP team has once again been recognised by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM), one of the world's leading IP publications.Fri, 02 Jun 2017 04:00:00 Z12ad5c16-e362-425a-9f2b-013eddf6d532https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/four-gowling-wlg-partners-distinguished-in-lexpertLexpert has recognized four Gowling WLG partners as leading business law practitioners in its annual guide, 'Canada's Leading Corporate Lawyers' - published as a special edition in the June 2017 issue of Report on Business.Fri, 26 May 2017 04:00:00 Zc09db355-1304-48d4-84f7-95360c14c04bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/three-gowling-wlg-partners-listed-in-who-s-who-legThree Gowling WLG partners from Canada, Dubai and the U.K. have been named 'Thought Leaders' in their practice areas by Who's Who Legal (WWL).Thu, 25 May 2017 04:00:00 Z634f0bdb-9509-4060-87d8-58c1c6bbb2e4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-announces-new-director-promotions-to-sGowling WLG has promoted 12 individuals to legal director, following on from our partner promotions effective from 1 May. The directors take up their new roles on 1 July.Thu, 18 May 2017 04:00:00 Z79099c03-7d6b-408a-b00b-81fce20e3990https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-strengthens-its-offering-in-singaporeGowling WLG's exclusive affiliate in Singapore, JurisAsia, has welcomed Daniel Lee to its IP team.Tue, 16 May 2017 04:00:00 Z0bcb7ca5-eaff-4074-b012-a8957d7c5ae8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-mourns-the-loss-of-ottawa-partner-joelIt is with great sadness that we announce the loss of our friend and colleague Joel Taller, an Ottawa-based partner, who passed away on May 13, 2017.Mon, 15 May 2017 04:00:00 Zb634681d-8c04-4b39-ad2d-a79ebdd42adehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/avril-cole-named-among-most-influential-people-ofAvril Cole, Gowling WLG partner and co-leader of the firm’s Africa country desk, has been named one of the “Most Influential People of African Descent” (MIPAD) in MIPAD’s 2017 “Global Top 100 Under 40” listing.Fri, 12 May 2017 04:00:00 Zca85d2cb-20f8-44f5-b128-d04a59713a8ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-named-a-uk-best-workplace-for-17th-timThe firm was ranked 27th in the 'Large category' (organisations with 500+ employees) in the annual Best Workplaces. The firm has been ranked since the awards began in 2001 and this year the firm climbed three spaces.Thu, 11 May 2017 04:00:00 Zd5b8c1fe-ff14-4322-9ad8-bb4039971982https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-achieves-outstanding-showing-in-2017-cGowling WLG has had yet another superb showing in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory.Mon, 08 May 2017 04:00:00 Z306e7e2f-eac9-408e-94bc-4ea4b497241dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-reinvents-its-approach-to-innovationGowling WLG is reinventing its approach to innovation to support clients in a different way and to drive through change in the legal market.Fri, 05 May 2017 04:00:00 Z2c6a6388-9fd1-45e2-97a0-70782c30f6adhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/two-gowling-wlg-lawyers-recognized-as-2017-franchiGowling WLG’s Peter Snell and Debi Sutin have been named “Legal Eagles” for 2017 in the Franchise Times annual survey of the industry’s top practitioners.Fri, 05 May 2017 04:00:00 Zd5d17a54-32b0-493c-9b63-4f7783eb31bfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/sheena-jacob-appointed-to-the-global-board-of-itecPartner Sheena Jacob has been appointed to the global board of iTechLaw, an international association that provides education and networking opportunities for lawyers.Tue, 02 May 2017 04:00:00 Z6d1e64d1-0e96-4bd0-b276-27ecf922ea89https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/dr-carsten-schulte-joins-gowling-wlg-as-new-ip-parGowling WLG has strengthened its German Intellectual Property (IP) team with the appointment of Dr Carsten Schulte as partner, who joined the Munich office on 1 May 2017.Thu, 27 Apr 2017 04:00:00 Zfc8e71fe-b3f5-4c73-a13e-beb531d5cce3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-successfully-defends-redwater-decisionThe majority of the Alberta Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and Orphan Well Association (OWA).Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:00:00 Zf8e577c4-75aa-4bd8-8008-28a1ead56b87https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/ian-mitchell-joins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is pleased to announce that leading corporate finance and securities lawyer Ian Mitchell has joined the firm as a partner in Toronto.Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:00:00 Z5ff6a50e-0a84-48e7-bf47-78fd6b686e0ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-appoints-michael-darowskiInternational law firm Gowling WLG has recruited arbitration specialist, Michael Darowski, as a partner in its London dispute resolution group.Thu, 20 Apr 2017 04:00:00 Z349b38f0-e3b2-4123-8053-c545c890e149https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/chambers-europe-2017-distinguishes-gowling-wlg-praGowling WLG has once again been recognized as a top firm by Chambers Europe, achieving three firm rankings and seven individual rankings in the guide's 2017 edition.Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:00:00 Z333efd8e-1c8c-4766-b0ef-4f0a9bed1c27https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2017/day-of-pink-challenge-to-canadian-law-firmsTo recognize the International Day of Pink, Gowling WLG team members will once again be donning their pinkest apparel in support of diversity and acceptance on Apr. 12.Thu, 06 Apr 2017 04:00:00 Ze520a5c6-db10-4b7c-b976-d101ac9d74d9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/canada-s-environmental-assessment-processesEarlier today, Canadian Minister of the Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna released for public comment the expert report she received on reforming Canada's environmental assessment processes.Wed, 05 Apr 2017 04:00:00 Z64cc0561-135f-4b6b-b19b-849d576590f0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-recognized-as-leading-international-laGowling WLG professionals from Canada, the UK, Russia, and the UAE earned 36 rankings across 19 categories in the 2017 edition of Chambers Global, one of the world's foremost guides to legal talent.Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Z66a1e030-3e47-43b9-a55c-8008c380a098https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/birmingham-set-for-major-life-sciences-campusGowling WLG's real estate team has advised Birmingham City Council on the sale of land at Battery Park in Selly Oak to the University of Birmingham.Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Z75ea3b78-272f-42de-9875-71cac84bb1fbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-s-global-ip-team-recognized-by-world-iEighteen Gowling WLG intellectual property practitioners from Canada, the U.K. and Russia have been named WIPR Leaders by World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR).Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Zf9e71da9-9c8d-4bac-b6de-fed7377c64e4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/listed-in-best-lawyers-in-the-uk-guideA total of 47 Gowling WLG lawyers from across many of the firm's key sectors and services have been listed in the sixth edition of The Best Lawyers in the UK guide.Tue, 28 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Z8b7523b3-1fe3-4e5d-a096-9295244b6b14https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-wins-big-at-mip-north-america-awardsAt this year's Managing IP North America Awards, Gowling WLG was named Canadian Firm of the Year in both the patent prosecution and trademark prosecution categories.Fri, 24 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Z9fcc5c8d-7658-460a-aff8-cc9a4fcb4b60https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-wins-at-legal-business-awards-2017International law firm Gowling WLG took the top spot in two categories at the Legal Business Awards ceremony in London on 23 March.Fri, 24 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Z819609cb-df3e-41ff-ae3a-07d7f64c5e6fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-advises-on-largest-2016-bulk-purchaseInternational law firm Gowling WLG has advised the trustee of the PGL Pension Scheme in relation to its £1.2bn bulk annuity with Phoenix Life. The trade was the largest bulk annuity transaction of 2016 and the first conversion of an existing longevity swap into a bulk annuity.Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Zd4c7001b-3815-4b30-84df-d9b5702009c6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-advises-persta-resources-inc-on-hongEarlier this month, Gowling WLG client Persta Resources Inc. completed its listing and concurrent initial public offering on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the second Canadian oil and gas company to do so - and the first since 2012.Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Z8c644f88-a2cd-4dd2-bd0d-56540ee6fa6chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-welcomes-leading-litigator-serge-amarGowling WLG is pleased to welcome leading litigator Serge Amar as a litigation partner in its Montréal office.Mon, 20 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Z622505bb-c933-4514-9a6a-90e9ed595ffehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-advisers-for-arden-cross-hs2-interchanThe Arden Cross Consortium, comprising landowners Birmingham City Council, Packington Estate, Coleshill Estate and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, has appointed Gowling WLG as legal advisers on Arden Cross, one of the UK's most significant development sites.Fri, 17 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Z510fc4a2-01e9-42ee-8dc2-976aa696c2e3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-wins-global-strategic-initiative-of-thGowling WLG was awarded the top spot at The Lawyer European Awards last night, 16 March 2017, in the Global Strategic Initiative of the Year category.Fri, 17 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Za1a02215-1ea4-41aa-82b8-545d8b402909https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-led-thane-international-inc-mbo-winsThe Gowling WLG-led Thane International Inc. management buy-out and debt-to-equity conversion transaction (in a turnaround context) has received the award for Consumer Discretionary Deal of the Year (Over $50MM to $100MM) at the 11th annual Turnaround Awards, presented by The M&A Advisor.Thu, 16 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Zf46508ac-4d6f-46d1-86b0-20634acfb9a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-partner-promotions-for-2017Gowling WLG (UK) LLP has announced five promotions to partner for 2017.Wed, 15 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Z71f0926a-4d66-4d0a-8028-758b30f1efe7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-celebrates-significant-two-year-appoinGowling WLG's public sector team has been appointed to the legal panel of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) in a framework that will be worth £400m.Tue, 14 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Z48c34add-dd28-44d0-b7fb-673d9184205fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-opens-in-stuttgartInternational law firm Gowling WLG has opened a second office in Stuttgart, Germany.Mon, 13 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Z277a9a25-0845-47f3-821c-4a4791d878cchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-reaffirms-its-patent-expertise-with-miGowling WLG's IP team has been awarded 'UK Patent Contentious Firm of the Year' at this year's MIP Global Awards.Mon, 13 Mar 2017 04:00:00 Ze4264688-10b4-4760-9d49-0c07561f8a90https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2017/gowling-wlg-celebrates-international-women-s-dayGowling WLG is proud to support International Women's Day (IWD) and celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world.Wed, 08 Mar 2017 05:00:00 Zb6200b2c-e2ba-4f7a-bdda-bccbe6e7f3e4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/uk-investors-won-over-by-av-market-but-demand-moreInternational law firm Gowling WLG and economic research agency Explain the Market announce a year long research project to track investment in the UK Autonomous Vehicles sector.Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:00:00 Z8af89f37-6908-426c-ab1c-d54ca77b3139https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/david-cohen-appointed-chairman-of-turnaround-managGowling WLG partner and leading restructuring and insolvency lawyer David F.W. Cohen has been appointed Chairman of the global Turnaround Management Association (TMA), the world’s largest organization dedicated to turnaround management, corporate restructuring and distressed investing. Cohen’s appointment went into effect on Jan. 1, 2017, and follows a one-year term as TMA’s President in 2016.Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:00:00 Zacbe0f06-8681-4293-b377-ab5f83058f6chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/ground-breaking-declaratory-relief-from-high-courtThis morning, a judgment was handed down in the hard-fought litigation between Fujifulm Kyowa Kirin Biologics (FKB), and AbbVie Biotechnology.Tue, 07 Mar 2017 05:00:00 Z3be2b0fc-6bed-4bd9-a668-f8330de94f5fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/ort-toronto-honours-ralph-lean-with-celebrity-roasGowling WLG is pleased to announce that the firm’s very own Ralph Lean will be roasted tonight at a sold-out fundraising gala benefitting ORT Toronto.Mon, 06 Mar 2017 05:00:00 Zf834777f-4478-4005-84d4-d05ad85213eehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/corporate-finance-securities-partner-jason-a-saGowling WLG is pleased to announce the return of corporate finance and securities lawyer Jason A. Saltzman to the firm as a partner practising in Toronto.Mon, 27 Feb 2017 05:00:00 Z312ffbde-45b7-42e9-9b57-e139aa53da54https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-expands-global-private-client-servicesGowling WLG has expanded its global Private Client Services Group with the addition of Archie Rabinowitz, Brian Cohen and David Lobl as partners.Thu, 23 Feb 2017 05:00:00 Z11184cc1-03ff-4996-aa73-b8ae28fdd088https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/client-choice-awards-2017Four Gowling WLG partners, representing offices from Canada and the UK, are among the esteemed 2017 recipients of the Client Choice Awards, presented by the International Law Office in partnership with Lexology.Thu, 16 Feb 2017 05:00:00 Z183f5fe5-b9f7-466f-ae5d-238da918abdbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/cyrus-reporter-joins-gowling-wlgGowling WLG is pleased to announce that Cyrus Reporter, former senior adviser to the Office of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has joined the firm as a partner practicing in the public policy and regulatory fields.Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:00:00 Z8ae28208-7854-4be9-822b-01acbc9c482fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/ip-stars-names-gowling-wlg-as-a-leading-internatioTwenty-seven intellectual property practitioners from Gowling WLG have been distinguished as 'IP Stars' by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), one of the world’s foremost IP publications.Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:00:00 Z308dac3c-137d-4c62-9f08-0e711dc420c0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/who-s-who-legal-investigations-2017-recognizes-glGowling WLG partner Glen Jennings has once again been distinguished among the world's leading investigations lawyers in the latest edition of Who's Who Legal: Investigations.Fri, 10 Feb 2017 05:00:00 Z119f64fc-638c-4787-9802-418993543597https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-makes-strategic-international-arbitratInternational law firm, Gowling WLG has welcomed international arbitration specialist Gordon Bell as a partner in its Dispute Resolution Group.Wed, 08 Feb 2017 05:00:00 Z9b0d0ff8-5a49-4bff-ae33-8567fadd16cfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/jurisasia-llc-and-gowling-wlg-uk-llp-associationInternational law firm Gowling WLG has formed an exclusive association with JurisAsia LLC, a Singapore firm specialising in IP and corporate law.Tue, 07 Feb 2017 05:00:00 Z96e97a6b-426a-49bc-9ad5-aa5cd14d8bdehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/gowling-wlg-named-law-firm-of-the-year-singaporeGowling WLG was awarded the sought-after 'Law Firm of the Year, Singapore' accolade at this year's Citywealth IFC Awards.Thu, 02 Feb 2017 05:00:00 Z48de95e1-75d8-44ba-bdb1-7d6032e97024https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-boosts-strength-in-corporate-technoloGowling WLG is pleased to announce that corporate commercial lawyer Lorraine Mastersmith, technology lawyer Parna Sabet-Stephenson and real estate lawyer Sarah Crowe have joined the firm as partners.Wed, 01 Feb 2017 05:00:00 Z5068740b-42c1-4dfc-ad05-4db93d1ef4c9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2017/acritas-recognises-gowling-wlg-professionalsThirty-four Gowling WLG lawyers have been recognised in the prestigious new Acritas Stars database.Wed, 01 Feb 2017 05:00:00 Z8f430e61-ae56-418a-8439-cbaa3802ea6ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2017/julien-monsenego-appointmentInternational law firm Gowling WLG has strengthened its Paris tax team with the appointment of Julien Monsenego as Partner.Tue, 31 Jan 2017 05:00:00 Z4759a7a4-ca53-4e46-9e87-49db0659dc58https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/regeneration-for-a-coventry-iconGowling WLG's retail estate team has advised client Complex Development Projects (CDP) on the purchase of the former Coventry Telegraph headquarters from Trinity Mirror Group.Thu, 26 Jan 2017 05:00:00 Zc52702cc-e713-4b18-b9ae-2e7fbee74a9bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/world-trademark-review-recognises-gowling-wlg-2017The World Trademark Review (WTR) has recognized Gowling WLG among the world's top trademark firms in the 2017 edition of its annual guide, WTR 1000.Thu, 19 Jan 2017 05:00:00 Zc7f42766-7b22-45b2-9efe-4f3f1cadc788https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/new-ip-partner-celine-bey-joins-paris-officeCéline Bey joins Gowling WLG's intellectual property (IP) team, based in the firm's Paris office. Céline will play a fundamental part in growing the international IP service.Fri, 13 Jan 2017 00:00:00 Z76f6dc78-28c1-47ca-8c08-4d7f61fea089https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2017/gowling-wlg-welcomes-19-new-partnersGowling WLG Canada is pleased to announce the admission of 19 professionals to its partnership. Spanning the firm's Canadian offices, the new partners have a diverse range of expertise in the areas of corporate commercial, employment, Indigenous, intellectual property and tax law, as well as commercial and civil litigation.Mon, 09 Jan 2017 05:00:00 Z1095d3cb-ce05-4869-aae0-9c2c6408c8behttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/the-lexpert-american-lawyer-guide-2017Fourteen Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized across six categories in the Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada 2017.Wed, 21 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Z6073d34c-8179-430f-aa1d-48e3b5536e1chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/who-s-who-legal-mining-2017-distinguishes-12-gowlTwelve Gowling WLG professionals from Canada and the UK have been distinguished as leaders in their field in Who's Who Legal: Mining 2017.Mon, 19 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Z4cab29be-c171-4b01-aec5-6351b1b839a6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/understanding-the-implications-of-brexit-on-transaOver one third of US businesses with a base in the UK say they are considering moving it to elsewhere in the EU because of Brexit and over half of US businesses that export to the EU claim they are more likely to bypass the UK in order to do business with the rest of the EU as a result of the Brexit vote, according to a report out today by international law firm Gowling WLG.Wed, 14 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Z72f4bce2-f6aa-45ef-aa82-82aebd6f022ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/susan-abramovitch-recognized-in-who-s-who-legalSusan Abramovitch has been listed among the world's top sports and entertainment lawyers in Who's Who Legal: Sports & Entertainment 2016.Thu, 08 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Z3818ada3-c37d-48f1-80bf-1533a85b5fa1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-issues-sounds-of-the-season-law-firm-c‘Tis the season for giving - and giving back - and that’s exactly what Gowling WLG is challenging law firms across Toronto and the GTA to do.Wed, 07 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Zc56d8540-ed05-4493-8f8d-fa06ad18f1a7https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/two-gowling-wlg-professionals-listed-in-who-s-whoTwo Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized among the world’s leading restructuring & insolvency lawyers in Who's Who Legal: Restructuring & Insolvency 2017.Mon, 05 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Zdc6bffbd-e4ae-4ce0-a20d-ff4415c37c86https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/paul-murphy-reappointed-to-u-s-civil-nuclear-tradPaul Murphy, a managing director in Gowling WLG’s Energy Group, has been appointed to the U.S. Civil Nuclear Trade Advisory Committee (CINTAC) for the fourth time.Mon, 05 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Zc686bc8b-cbf1-40df-86ab-ff2fefbaaf25https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/moral-algorithm-how-do-we-decide-what-driverlessDriverless vehicles will need to be programmed with a clear and agreed set of rules for decision-making, according to new research published on Tuesday by international law firm Gowling WLG.Mon, 05 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Zcb48b05a-1b64-451c-91a2-c6d2c9a04d7bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/seventeen-gowling-wlg-professionals-recognized-inSeventeen Gowling WLG professionals have been distinguished across seven categories in the Lexpert 2016 U.S./Canada Cross-Border Litigation Guide.Fri, 02 Dec 2016 05:00:00 Z812c7520-5bb7-48ab-992c-0dec9032df2ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/richard-g-dearden-and-wendy-j-wagner-listed-in-wRichard G. Dearden and Wendy J. Wagner have been recognized among the world’s top trade & customs lawyers in Who's Who Legal: Trade & Customs 2016. A senior litigation partner in Gowling WLG's Ottawa office, Dearden is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He practises primarily in the areas of international trade, investor-state arbitration, media and defamation law, freedom of information, and administrative law.Mon, 28 Nov 2016 05:00:00 Z08ce7da7-b8b9-42c4-a403-c281ac945521https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/ten-gowling-wlg-professionals-recognized-in-lexperTen Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized among the foremost litigators in Canada in Lexpert/ROB Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers 2016. A significant resource for Canadian and international businesses looking to retain the country’s top legal talent, the guide employs an in-depth peer review process to distinguish the very best litigators from across the country. The results are published annually in the December issue of the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine.Fri, 25 Nov 2016 05:00:00 Z1b6f697e-6646-4d61-895e-4bf3d5ccc313https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-launches-podcast-exploring-diversityGowling WLG is excited to announce the launch of Diversonomics, a new podcast that takes an in-depth look at various initiatives that are fostering and promoting diversity in the global legal industry.Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:00:00 Za7804b10-9b0e-4a6f-a3ed-4f82b1ca2757https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-named-one-of-country-s-leading-law-firGowling WLG has once again been ranked among the country's leading law firms in Legal 500 Canada.Thu, 10 Nov 2016 05:00:00 Z4019330f-c1d4-402d-999a-6c0b878c4168https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-named-one-of-canada-s-best-employers-fFor the seventh straight year - and the first year under its new global banner - Gowling WLG has been named as one of the Best Employers in Canada by Aon Hewitt, an international leader in employee research and human resources consulting.Thu, 10 Nov 2016 05:00:00 Z401a09ea-f234-4385-901d-d8d70fbc29c1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/greg-p-shannon-qc-joins-gowling-wlg-as-partnerGowling WLG is pleased to welcome Greg P. Shannon, QC, as a partner in its M&A, Tax, Private Client Services, Capital Markets and Private Equity groups.Mon, 07 Nov 2016 05:00:00 Zcb3d2f63-270e-4809-a665-6b731c064948https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/sixty-nine-gowling-wlg-professionals-recognized-inSixty-nine Gowling WLG professionals have been distinguished across 22 areas of law in the 2016 edition of Who's Who Legal: Canada.Fri, 04 Nov 2016 04:00:00 Zb7b9d85e-75b1-441a-8295-f49a804df13fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-tops-aim-advisers-rankings-guide-onceInternational law firm Gowling WLG has retained its top spot in the latest AIM Advisers Rankings guide, with a total of 55 AIM clients quoted on the market.Thu, 03 Nov 2016 04:00:00 Z500372e7-e4df-4d40-bab8-104d69f681bahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/french-ip-specialist-joins-gowling-wlg-s-dubai-offInternational law firm Gowling WLG has welcomed Vanessa Delnaud as a senior associate to its award-winning IP team.Tue, 01 Nov 2016 04:00:00 Z3a94d1cf-d233-4fca-bf01-4c0d82aa8922https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/lexpert-names-25-from-gowling-wlg-among-canada-s-lTwenty-five Gowling WLG professionals have been listed in Canada's Leading Energy Lawyers, a special edition of Lexpert included in the November 2016 issue of The Globe and Mail's Report on Business magazine. The guide is considered a key resource for Canadian and U.S. corporate counsel, as well as foreign law firms looking to engage the top Canadian legal talent in the energy industry. Listings in the publication are based on the results of Lexpert's rigorous peer review process.Fri, 28 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Z0f8b2699-84d7-4fd8-bf71-022443204264https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/maxime-faille-leader-of-gowling-wlg-s-aboriginalMaxime Faille, leader of Gowling WLG's firm-wide Aboriginal Law Group, has relocated from the firm’s Ottawa office to Vancouver, where he will continue to serve clients across the country.Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Z257db140-ec8b-4554-9dc6-02a51418c7e2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-partner-james-eamon-qc-named-to-albeJames Eamon, QC, a partner in Gowling WLG's Calgary office, has been named to the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench, Canada's Minister of Justice and Attorney General Jody Wilson-Raybould announced yesterday.Fri, 21 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Z6e8c6d32-93e1-4af4-a730-7909a423de49https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-appoints-new-general-counselInternational law firm Gowling WLG welcomes Mary Mackintosh as its new General Counsel for the UK LLP. Mary joins Gowling WLG from Travis Perkins where she held a national role as their Head of Corporate Legal Services &amp; Data Protection Officer.Thu, 20 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Zbf67712c-b9ad-4869-8058-a25598f9af5ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-lawyers-recognized-as-leaders-in-tax-cMembers of the Gowling WLG tax team have once again achieved recognition in the Tax Controversy Leaders and Indirect Tax Leaders guides from International Tax Review (ITR), considered a key source of intelligence and analysis for the tax industry.Mon, 17 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Z36178115-c2e0-4eeb-9007-bcb577b65422https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/new-it-director-at-gowling-wlgLeading international law firm Gowling WLG is further embedding its reputation in the UK with the appointment of a new IT director, Tony McKenna.Mon, 17 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Zea1ee05d-fe73-4ecb-9076-52a9d15172dchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/france-tenaille-ranked-in-chambers-latin-americaFrance Tenaille ranked again in Chambers Latin America 2016 in the Projects: Mining - Leading Canadian Firms category.Thu, 13 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Z9255f58b-3566-462c-a0fe-17410f4ecb51https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/rod-northey-appointed-to-ontario-ministry-of-transThe Ontario minister of transportation has appointed Rod Northey, a partner at Gowling WLG and one of Canada's leading environmental lawyers, to serve on a three-person advisory panel tasked with reviewing the Ontario environmental assessment of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) West highway corridor, it was announced Friday.Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Zfbf7c13e-3f77-4fe3-8799-cb1c0698137dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/new-international-private-antitrust-litigation-guiGowling WLG has edited, and contributed to, the Private Antitrust Litigation Global Guide, published by Thomson Reuters, and now available on Practical Law.Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Z430824be-24ab-4657-a39e-f17ddadaf2dfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-fosters-future-legal-innovation-leaderIn recognition of the increasingly vital role innovation and technology play in the Canadian legal industry, Gowling WLG is pleased to announce the Gowling WLG Visiting Professor in Legal Innovation, a unique new professorship at the University of Calgary Law School established through a $125,000 gift from the firm.Thu, 06 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Zd57d49a7-8c25-468b-b744-9ed59676e7fahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/top-two-ranking-in-the-ft-innovative-lawyer-awardsInternational law firm Gowling WLG has been ranked as one of the top two most innovative law firms in Europe by the Financial Times. It also achieved the second highest ranking for legal expertise out of the top 50 firms making the table.Thu, 06 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Z530c45aa-766d-47e7-9b14-ae645cfc4f75https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-welcomes-34-new-associates-across-canaGowling WLG is pleased to welcome 34 new associates to its offices across Canada. The following hires comprise a mix of articling hirebacks, 2016 calls who articled elsewhere and more senior laterals — all of whom are committed to delivering exceptional client service and promise to be outstanding additions to our team:Wed, 05 Oct 2016 04:00:00 Z6f46ce08-53e4-466d-ae5f-1b9e26d49db9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-earns-42-listings-in-chambers-canada-2Gowling WLG professionals earned 42 listings across 23 areas of law in the 2017 edition of Chambers Canada. In addition, Gowling WLG was recognized as a leading law firm in 23 categories.Fri, 30 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Z5f9e8d3d-c231-42c6-a367-53d80555be17https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-named-ip-firm-of-the-year-at-chamberIn another show of intellectual property (IP) strength for Gowling WLG, the firm took home 'IP Firm of the Year' at the Chambers Canada Awards gala last night in Toronto.Fri, 30 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Zc2a03cf7-b5f0-4af2-8a1b-48296a45c885https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/ahab-abdel-aziz-appears-at-world-nuclear-associatiAhab Abdel-Aziz, Gowling WLG partner and the firm’s global director of nuclear energy, was a member of a high-level World Nuclear Association panel on the economics and financing of nuclear power projects last week in London. The panel discussion took place as part of the association’s annual symposium.Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Z66d3d872-b610-40f1-af77-925fad0bde31https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-named-global-mining-leaders-by-lexpertThirty-four Gowling WLG lawyers are featured in the 2016/2017 Lexpert Special Edition on Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining supplement, considered a key resource for companies seeking to retain top Canadian legal talent in the mining industry.Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Z91cfde06-d0cb-447f-9d1c-892776a569a9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/expert-guides-names-derrick-tay-among-the-world-sDerrick Tay has been recognized as one of the top 30 insolvency and restructuring practitioners in the world in Euromoney/Legal Media Group's Expert Guides: Best of the Best 2016.Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Z44cd98cb-4e88-481c-9a48-840a2b54c3d3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-lawyers-ranked-among-best-in-the-worldTwo of Gowling WLG's UK lawyers have been recognised in Expert Guides' Women in Business Law 2016.Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Ze18d7d65-e298-4cd0-abe2-53ae9e8e0c3bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/benchmark-ranks-mary-m-thomson-among-canada-s-topFor the third consecutive year, Benchmark Litigation has distinguished Mary M. Thomson as one of Canada's Top 25 Women in Litigation.Tue, 20 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Zc3297177-7851-40b9-83eb-1734d0f438dahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-is-delivering-success-just-ask-legalLeading international law firm Gowling WLG has won plaudits for both its commercial and legal clout in the latest Legal 500 UK results.Tue, 20 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Zdbd64ce8-d145-4be0-883c-e4acb0e2a381https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/design-protection-avoid-at-your-perilAs part of this year's London Design Festival, a panel of specialists is coming together to tell you why protection is as an important part of the design process as prototyping.Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Zebece7f1-8e2d-4acb-9da0-2c536d207496https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/thirteen-lawyers-recognized-in-expert-guides-womeThirteen Gowling WLG lawyers from Canada, the U.K., Russia and France have been ranked among the best business lawyers in the world in Euromoney/Legal Media Group's Expert Guides: Women in Business Law 2016.Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Z8d0eff95-4c48-40a8-887f-2de4f964a6d6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-recognized-in-multiple-categories-at-lFor the fourth year in a row, Gowling WLG has been recognized for its unparalleled expertise in the life sciences industry, taking home three awards at the 2016 LMG Life Sciences Awards ceremony last night in New York.Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Z516cf9ef-e03c-455f-994d-c7f2413e536ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-s-environmental-law-group-bolsters-advGowling WLG is pleased to announce the addition of Jennifer King as a partner in its firm-wide Environmental Law Group. Based in the firm’s Toronto office, King will advise and represent clients on an array of environmental law matters, with an emphasis on hearings, approvals and appeals.Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Z0252fdca-7586-42da-852c-ae832caf824ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-for-five-itr-americas-taxInternational Tax Review has shortlisted Gowling WLG for five 2016 ITR Americas Awards, nominating the firm’s Tax Group for top honours in several categories.Mon, 12 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Z1981c785-fa94-455f-9353-3982264d92e5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-adds-scientific-strength-to-food-bevGowling WLG is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Jon-Paul Powers to its Food & Beverage Group as a partner and scientific adviser.Wed, 07 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Z2b5a08b5-539c-45b1-8f11-890793a65dcbhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/ft-top-10-innovative-european-lawyers-shortlistedGowling WLG has been shortlisted as one of the top 10 most innovative law firms in Europe by the Financial Times in its Innovative Lawyer Awards 2016. As well as this prestigious acknowledgment for the firm as a whole, they have also been shortlisted in a further three distinct categories. These are:Thu, 01 Sep 2016 04:00:00 Z7f08e211-0833-4815-ae46-246932699cf0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/five-gowling-wlg-professionals-named-as-future-leaThe Top 100 list is an annual feature, showcasing emerging talent within the private wealth industry from all over the world. Listed individuals, all aged below 40, are picked from the accounting, law, trust, family office and private banking industries. The following Gowling WLG professionals are listed:Thu, 25 Aug 2016 04:00:00 Z2e4c8892-9559-446e-adef-ae89ba87b926https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/aviation-law-specialist-naomi-nind-joins-gowling-wGowling WLG is pleased to welcome aviation law specialist Naomi Nind as a partner and member of its firm-wide Aviation, Aerospace & Defence Group.Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:00:00 Z1679d4fe-92be-4faa-a958-a82dea879351https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-is-proud-to-support-rugby-canadaCongratulations to the Canadian women's rugby sevens team on winning bronze last week in Rio, and for making history by receiving the country's first-ever Olympic rugby medal in this inaugural event.Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:00:00 Z569be81e-1cbf-4ccf-8e05-6c13dbf7e7bfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/rod-northey-appointed-to-federal-environmentalIt was announced today that Rod Northey, a partner at Gowling WLG and one of Canada’s leading environmental lawyers, has been appointed by the federal minister of environment and climate change to serve on a panel of experts tasked with improving Canada’s environmental assessment processes.Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:00:00 Z889e944f-a68b-45a0-a1e5-a2bedba77758https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-uk-llp-announces-draft-financial-resInternational law firm Gowling WLG has today announced draft annual financial results for its UK LLP for the year ending 30 April 2016.Fri, 12 Aug 2016 04:00:00 Z00e48d43-6156-4857-9514-5c8d427f9c19https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-strengthens-tax-team-with-addition-ofSteven Baum, a widely respected Canadian tax lawyer, has joined Gowling WLG as partner. Based in the firm’s Toronto office, he will work closely with members of Gowling WLG’s Tax Group to provide strategic advice to the firm’s clients across a range of sectors, with an emphasis on financial institutions.Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:00:00 Z3cc8fcb5-a971-4641-a9b4-cfb440cc82e9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-in-the-best-lawyers-in-canada-2017Gowling WLG has earned 262 rankings across 49 practice areas in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. These results represent another strong showing for the firm in one of the country's leading legal directories.Wed, 10 Aug 2016 04:00:00 Z9606e9b1-5d28-4c39-92e2-603ea87db5f3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2016/gowling-wlg-honours-legal-leaders-for-diversity-trLast night in Toronto, Gowling WLG hosted a reception in honour of Julie Harmgardt and Julia Munk, two law students who have received 2016 Legal Leaders for Diversity (LLD) Trust Fund academic scholarships.Tue, 09 Aug 2016 04:00:00 Z5e631356-7865-4b3a-8fc5-391d5109287ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-welcomes-leading-litigator-karen-pirieGowling WLG is pleased to welcome leading litigator Karen Pirie as a partner in its Calgary office and a member of its firm-wide Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Medical Defence & Health Law groups.Thu, 28 Jul 2016 00:00:00 Z69c26470-1560-422e-a14a-c7cfcb831a12https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-pensions-team-appointed-to-advise-trusGowling WLG's pensions team has been appointed to advise the Trustees of both the Weetabix Group Pension Scheme and Weetabix Executive Pension Scheme.Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:00:00 Zd3e32ecc-765f-48fc-a463-57ea9290313ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/award-winning-legal-skills-programme-comes-to-birmThe Legal Social Mobility Partnership (LSMP) is a collaborative programme dedicated to broadening access to the legal profession for young people from non-privileged backgrounds.Thu, 21 Jul 2016 04:00:00 Z18291829-affe-413f-99a3-b2262dff2d14https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/jean-francois-vadeboncoeur-joins-gowling-wlgJean-François Vadeboncoeur has joined Gowling WLG as a partner in the firm's Montréal office and member of its Corporate Commercial Group.Fri, 15 Jul 2016 04:00:00 Z9f28c44e-4c3f-4fba-b875-4e9febc7fe0fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/collaborative-action-awardGowling WLG, in partnership with Lloyds Bank, Anthony Collins solicitors, Deutsche Bank AG and others, has been awarded a Collaborative Action Award by Business in the Community for the establishment of local charity, <a href="http://www.suitedforsuccess.co.uk/#!our-history/ybvcc" target="_blank">Suited for Success</a>.Mon, 11 Jul 2016 04:00:00 Z8fb403c8-d057-4c5f-a4f6-4aaacde82602https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/phuong-t-v-ngo-listed-in-who-s-who-legal-governmPhuong T.V. Ngo has been recognized as one of the world's leading government contracts lawyers by Who's Who Legal: Government Contracts 2016.Tue, 05 Jul 2016 04:00:00 Zb521a1d9-e531-48f0-80e3-4abe89913bachttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-named-as-one-of-the-world-s-leading-prGowling WLG professionals earned seven rankings in the inaugural edition of Chambers High Net Worth 2016 - Chambers &amp; Partners' first publication devoted to the world's leading private wealth advisers.Thu, 30 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z5d55abff-88ec-448b-9ea7-ca964f84d65chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/mary-m-thomson-recognized-in-who-s-who-legal-proMary M. Thomson was recently recognized as one of the world's foremost product liability lawyers in Who's Who Legal: Product Liability Defence.Mon, 27 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Zbda677ed-5768-4ba1-98e9-b3fa63a7ead6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2016/scott-jolliffe-wins-2016-lexpert-zenith-award-forScott Jolliffe, head of international development and past chair and CEO at Gowling WLG Canada, has been named among the winners of the 2016 Lexpert Zenith Awards.Tue, 21 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z86d6bb4b-b3c2-46bd-b7fb-6b6ed5d29681https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-achieves-best-showing-to-date-in-canadGowling WLG has achieved its best showing to date in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, with the firm's professionals earning 289 rankings across 49 areas of law in the 2016 edition of the prestigious guide.Tue, 21 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Zf363aa91-178d-432b-8cc2-722395b2bb61https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-s-intellectual-property-expertise-recoThe 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in Russia has ranked eight Gowling WLG professionals among the country's top intellectual property practitioners — results that speak to the firm’s unparalleled leadership and expertise in the area of IP law. The professionals achieved recognition in the areas of Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law and Litigation. All are based in the firm’s Moscow office, which is focused exclusively on protecting and enforcing the IP rights of companies around the world.Tue, 21 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Ze875fb39-e7f4-468b-af95-34f5cccd6b38https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/who-s-who-legal-recognizes-gowling-wlg-among-the-wGowling WLG has been named among the world's most highly regarded firms in the 2016 edition of Who's Who Legal: Trademarks.Mon, 20 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z28677ef4-b7a5-4e3b-8296-23171675064ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/twenty-seven-gowling-wlg-ip-practitioners-named-ipTwenty-seven Gowling WLG patent and trademark practitioners from Canada, the U.K. Russia and the United Arab Emirates have been named 'IP Stars' by Managing Intellectual Property, one of the world's premier intellectual property publications.Fri, 17 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Zb01b802e-9a96-4cfb-891c-6e6b47a10ca3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-top-ranked-for-tax-planning-by-internaGowling WLG has once again been ranked as a tier-one law firm for tax planning in Canada by International Tax Review (ITR), the tax industry’s leading source for intelligence and analysis.Fri, 17 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Zd35fbe3e-aa2b-40be-9bbb-2c6dda789bf4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/dan-polonenko-named-among-the-world-s-top-ip-stratDan Polonenko, a principal and patent agent in Gowling WLG's Calgary office, has once again been named among the top 300 IP strategists globally in the 2016 edition of IAM Strategy 300.Wed, 15 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z8a9b9eed-4253-4486-97d0-a683e924d24fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/two-gowling-wlg-lawyers-ranked-in-who-s-who-legalWho's Who Legal has recognized James H. Smellie in Canada and Derek Goodban in the U.K. among the world's leading energy lawyers. The guide praised Smellie's 'impressively in-depth knowledge' of energy regulation law and described Goodban as 'one of the all-time greats.'Mon, 13 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z7407cbc6-761c-46a0-83e6-9ffabd65a05bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/tina-woodside-recognized-in-who-s-who-legal-m-a-aFor the second consecutive year, Tina Woodside has been distinguished as one of the world's foremost corporate governance lawyers in Who's Who Legal: M&A and Governance 2016.Fri, 10 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z5be810f9-35e6-4309-a3e1-f2af23c0d798https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/luc-deshaies-recognized-in-who-s-who-legalLuc Deshaies has been recognized among the world's leading employment lawyers in Who's Who Legal: Labour, Employment & Benefits 2016, with client feedback in the guide describing him as both 'highly proficient' and an 'incredibly accomplished' lawyer.Wed, 08 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z5691f007-8379-4139-98b6-8b364177479fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/resurgence-of-commodities-activity-for-gowling-wlgThe commodities sector is seeing a resurgence of activity despite tough market conditions, according to Gowling WLG's Natural Resources team.Wed, 08 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z8c9abd31-36be-4fd0-b5de-67d00879e943https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-named-one-of-the-world-s-leading-patenIntellectual Asset Management (IAM) has recognized Gowling WLG as one of the world's leading patent firms in the 2016 edition of IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Practitioners.Mon, 06 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Zc10361a8-2e1d-47d4-b6e6-c2f07aa67d99https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-top-rated-in-who-s-who-legal-patentsWho's Who Legal has recognized Gowling WLG as one of the 'most highly rated' patent firms in the world, and has named two Gowling WLG patent agents, Christopher Bown and Brian G. Kingwell, among the top 10 patent agents worldwide.Mon, 06 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Ze59d6e8d-b4a4-4960-8200-fe6a69fce7f8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2016/gowling-wlg-helps-launch-the-alliance-networkInternational law firm Gowling WLG has co-founded The Alliance Network, bringing together the LGBT networks of professional services firms in the Midlands area, including PwC, KPMG, Barclays, Mazars and DWF, to provide support and networking opportunities to other LGBT professionals. The network will also organise relevant thought leadership events, share best practice and provide a platform to promote LGBT equality in the workplace.Fri, 03 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z744c2a8a-5416-4f4f-92c9-1a44e3a067f6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-hosts-ethiopian-trade-delegationGowling WLG was pleased to host a trade delegation from Ethiopia for a luncheon event in Toronto that highlighted the economic investment opportunities in the African country.Thu, 02 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z69e1b2e9-e79a-4a61-853f-0a0cc7fcb980https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/former-p-e-i-premier-robert-ghiz-joins-gowling-wlToronto (June 1, 2016) — Robert Ghiz, former premier of Prince Edward Island, has joined Gowling WLG in the role of senior business adviser. Ghiz will play an important role in growing the firm’s domestic and international business, and will provide strategic business advice to the firm’s clients across a wide range of sectors.Wed, 01 Jun 2016 04:00:00 Z806cbb8e-5c0d-4fb6-b5d8-bc411cbeb155https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/lexpert-recognizes-gowling-wlg-partners-as-leadingLexpert has once again recognized a number of Gowling WLG partners as exceptional business law practitioners in its annual guide to Canada's Leading Corporate Lawyers, published as a special edition in the June 2016 issue of Report on Business magazine.Fri, 27 May 2016 04:00:00 Z0f562121-f1f0-43f9-8842-f17357ae6280https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-munich-office-welcomes-ip-partner-manuInternational law firm Gowling WLG has appointed Manuela Finger as a partner in its Munich office.Thu, 26 May 2016 04:00:00 Z0dfc3097-b27b-4630-bab1-d888acd2a86fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/data-protection-a-road-block-for-driverless-carsAutonomous and connected vehicle manufacturers will need to get their head around new European data protection rules if driverless cars are to become a reality, a new report has warned.Wed, 25 May 2016 04:00:00 Zafa56c8d-5bef-462d-b247-d853cc4da876https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/success-for-gowling-wlg-in-latest-stage-of-glee-diThe Court of Appeal has ruled that trade marks registered as a series are compatible with EU law.Wed, 25 May 2016 04:00:00 Ze382a514-e3b7-4547-9eba-e0805cba7114https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-helps-secure-win-for-receiver-and-trusIn a pivotal decision, an Alberta court ruled in favour of Grant Thornton Limited, upholding its right to disclaim Redwater's non-producing oil wells and sell its producing ones.Fri, 20 May 2016 04:00:00 Zf4af9632-7aba-4e38-ab74-165c8c0b1057https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/expert-guides-recognizes-13-gowling-wlg-trademarkThirteen Gowling WLG professionals from Canada, Russia and the United Arab Emirates have been recognized among the top trademark lawyers in the world in the 2016 edition of Expert Guides: Trademarks.Tue, 17 May 2016 04:00:00 Zc4f1c349-701a-4b27-92d0-ce6194736dc8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/leading-securities-regulatory-and-corporate-lawyerAndre Poles, a highly regarded securities, regulatory and corporate lawyer, has joined Gowling WLG as a partner in the firm's Toronto office, and member of its Capital Markets and Financial Institutions & Services groups.Tue, 17 May 2016 04:00:00 Z35d52ac0-b582-4f82-8a3f-a830038027cehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-hires-a-new-international-projects-parInternational law firm Gowling WLG has hired Andrew Newbery as a partner. He has joined the firm's global projects team and is a member of the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sector groups.Thu, 12 May 2016 04:00:00 Z8665cbb2-85b5-4685-a59d-f0cfc137214bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-s-alexandra-brodie-recognised-in-globaPremier IP organisation Managing Intellectual Property has recognised Gowling WLG's Intellectual Property (IP) partner and co-head of our global Tech sector, <a href="https://gowlingwlg.com/en/united-kingdom/people/alexandra-brodie" target="_blank">Alexandra Brodie</a>, as one of its <a href="http://www.ipstars.com/articles/the-top-250-women-in-ip-2016/arllrilz" target="_blank">Global Top 250 Women in IP</a>. The list has historically only been open to women in the US, and this is the first year it has been opened up to global practitioners.Tue, 10 May 2016 04:00:00 Z72e4da2e-48ae-48fd-abac-b0b44589cdabhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-announces-partner-promotionsGowling WLG, formerly Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co, has promoted two directors to its partnership.Mon, 09 May 2016 04:00:00 Zb32f57f4-971f-4b0b-af25-58e546bf6c6chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-contributes-to-fort-mcmurray-relief-efGowling WLG announced today that it will be matching donations from its partners and employees to the Canadian Red Cross up to $50,000, with the goal of raising $100,000 in support of its relief efforts in Fort McMurray and other areas affected by the Alberta wildfires.Fri, 06 May 2016 04:00:00 Z6199d24c-c182-4743-b81a-d5dfd4e42839https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/banking-and-finance-lateral-partner-hireInternational law firm Gowling WLG has appointed Matthew Harvey as a partner in its banking and finance team in London. He joins the firm from Dentons where he has been a partner since 2000.Fri, 06 May 2016 04:00:00 Z306e257f-b4e4-4389-958c-ff43bb600ab2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/usman-sheikh-becomes-first-canadian-to-receive-preThe American Bar Association (ABA) has awarded Usman M. Sheikh, a Toronto-based litigation partner at Gowling WLG, with the 2016 Outstanding Subcommittee Chair Award. He is the first Canadian to receive this prestigious award.Thu, 05 May 2016 04:00:00 Za96334f6-9707-4ebd-bac3-e1770e53287fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/tackling-the-infrastructure-gap-in-zambiaZambia plans to embark on a programme of PPP project development across a range of sectors, pursuant to the country's PPP Act and supported by its PPP implementing institutions. To help prepare contracting authorities and developers/investors for upcoming procurements, we were invited to deliver training to the Zambian Government and the private sector.Tue, 03 May 2016 04:00:00 Z99a0317b-854f-433e-b5d4-cbd36df4d99bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-named-one-of-the-uk-s-best-workplacesInternational law firm Gowling WLG has been named one of the UK's Best Workplaces for the 16th consecutive year by Great Place to Work.Thu, 28 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Zedb73eca-add3-44c5-99be-c0bbc6ae3258https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/head-of-innovation-and-digital-derek-southallPartner Derek Southall has been appointed as head of innovation and digital at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP.Thu, 28 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Ze3b9866d-df22-4179-830b-f5e596e7b8c1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-and-client-trw-in-breach-of-contract-wGowling WLG and client TRW Lucas Varity Electric Steering Limited (TRW) have won in the Court of Appeal on a $20 million breach of contract claim.Wed, 27 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Zfa488511-19c6-4c72-bdff-1008176bd8bchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/france-tenaille-named-among-the-top-100-female-lawFrance Tenaille, a Toronto-based business law partner at Gowling WLG and co-leader of the firm's Latin America team, has been ranked by Latinvex as one of the top 100 female lawyers specializing in Latin America among international law firms.Wed, 27 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Zf0422fc2-2e94-45cb-a64f-7ed5f82c933fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-named-global-leader-in-energy-naturaGowling WLG has been named a global leader in the areas of Energy & Natural Resources and Intellectual Property in the 2016 edition of Who's Who Legal 100.Tue, 26 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Z1f0561d9-32fc-4785-b8ae-fc3b41150087https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/media-law-international-2016-recognizes-gowling-wlIn the most recent edition of Media Law International (MLI), Gowling WLG was ranked as a Tier 1 media law firm in Canada.Fri, 22 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Z6cde90d3-ab2a-40f2-81f7-00c832e12b69https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/two-gowling-wlg-lawyers-named-legal-eagles-by-frFranchise Times has once again named Peter Snell and Debi Sutin among 28 Canadian “Legal Eagles” in its annual survey of the industry’s top practitioners. Franchise Times, North America’s foremost franchise publication, covers the latest developments, insights and personalities in franchising. Each year, it employs a comprehensive nomination process to distinguish the top franchise lawyers from Canada and the United States.Fri, 22 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Z921640cb-7ff4-4b54-b605-5c7b49e6bda2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-earns-multiple-rankings-in-legal-500-eGowling WLG has been ranked in the 2016 edition of The Legal 500: Europe, Middle East and Africa.Tue, 19 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Z05846dc6-596a-4e64-9b3b-830d3cefb542https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2016/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-for-euromoney-lmg-americasIn recognition of its commitment to promoting gender diversity in the legal industry, Gowling WLG has been shortlisted for “Canadian Firm of the Year” at the 2016 Euromoney Legal Media Group Americas Women in Business Law Awards.Fri, 15 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Z4b506225-abdf-4dbf-b715-94612bb1ba52https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2016/gowling-wlg-supports-international-day-of-pinkAcross Canada, the U.K. and around the world, Gowling WLG staff and professionals are gathering today to show their support for the International Day of Pink.Wed, 13 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Zcca66c79-3401-4aee-b536-fd17b9c7a1b6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/who-s-who-legal-recognises-gowling-wlg-s-life-scieSix members of Gowling WLG's Life Sciences Group in Canada and the UK have been distinguished as leading lawyers in their sector in Who's Who Legal: Life Sciences 2016.Mon, 04 Apr 2016 04:00:00 Zbd8743e3-2eb4-4813-907d-0ae7e4ef373dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-earns-rankings-in-chambers-globalGowling WLG professionals earned 35 rankings across 14 areas of law in the 2016 edition of Chambers Global, one of the world's foremost guides to legal talent. In addition, Gowling WLG is recognized as a leading firm in 14 categories.Tue, 29 Mar 2016 04:00:00 Zd226e4d7-53ce-4434-9abb-127b6a5c3fa5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-s-ip-practice-recognized-in-managing-iGowling WLG is delighted to share that its patent and trademark teams in Canada, Russia and the UK have earned top-tier recognition in Managing IP’s “2016 IP Stars - Patent and Trademark Firm” rankings:Tue, 22 Mar 2016 04:00:00 Z5efe9aa0-7e9d-4fb6-8bbe-ef5932400c16https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-named-canadian-firm-of-the-year-at-mManaging IP, one of the world's foremost intellectual property publications, has named Gowling WLG "Canadian Firm of the Year" in both the patent, non-contentious and trademark, non-contentious categories. The firm also received "firm of the year" nominations in two other categories: patent contentious and trademark contentious.Fri, 18 Mar 2016 04:00:00 Ze45d03f3-30bf-4b5b-9cfe-5eca59d224e9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-welcomes-intellectual-property-expertInternational law firm Gowling WLG looks forward to welcoming intellectual property specialist Jon Parker to its award-winning team.Fri, 18 Mar 2016 04:00:00 Z97689795-71f6-4bfe-9aac-58dc8f4dbb1dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2016/gowling-wlg-spearheads-a-stem-career-fair-for-locaInternational law firm and regional powerhouse, Gowling WLG, demonstrated its recently-stated commitment to gender parity when its commercial litigation partner, Sue Dearden, helped Edgbaston High School for Girls set up and run a careers fair aimed at encouraging careers in STEM subjects - science, technology, engineering and mathematics.Wed, 16 Mar 2016 04:00:00 Zee280445-254c-4608-94b5-d6068bbd6b09https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/david-estrin-awarded-law-society-medalLast week, the Law Society of Upper Canada announced that David Estrin, counsel in Gowling WLG’s Toronto office, is one of 14 members of Ontario’s legal community who will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and community contributions. Estrin will be presented with the Law Society Medal at an awards ceremony at Osgoode Hall on May 25, 2016.Wed, 16 Mar 2016 04:00:00 Zec583ff8-bc2f-42d9-99b8-fd389461eb95https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-named-russian-ip-firm-of-the-yearGowling WLG has been named "Russia - IP Firm of the Year" by Managing IP, one of the world's premier intellectual property publications.Fri, 11 Mar 2016 00:00:00 Zba22e476-25e9-4c76-9d92-5ba582457ce6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-becomes-official-partner-of-ottawa-201At a ceremony held last night in Ottawa, it was announced that Gowling WLG has become an official partner of Ottawa 2017.Thu, 10 Mar 2016 05:00:00 Z7da64be2-a1dd-4f75-8dd4-fca468817743https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-hosts-pdac-argentine-delegationOn March 8, 2016, Gowling WLG hosted the PDAC Argentine delegation to discuss Argentina's recent changes to the regulatory and political environment, as well as the current administration's policies to restore competitiveness in the Argentinean mining industry.Thu, 10 Mar 2016 05:00:00 Zd2676637-723c-480a-9593-a2e5b18d9adehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-strengthens-nuclear-practice-with-addiCementing its position as the global leader in nuclear energy law, Gowling WLG has added Paul Murphy, one of the industry's foremost practitioners, to its nuclear team as managing director.Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:00:00 Z4db265d1-a14e-4caa-9db0-35a2551204b2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-wins-china-business-law-journal-awardInternational law firm Gowling WLG, formerly Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co, has triumphed at the China Business Law Journal's China Business Law Awards 2015, winning the award for Intellectual Property.Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:00:00 Z20156ffb-a435-488d-9520-593d5cfbc79fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-partner-greg-standing-named-a-leader-iGreg Standing, partner at international law firm Gowling WLG, formerly Wragge Lawrence Graham &amp; Co, has been named as a leader in the world of motor finance.Wed, 09 Mar 2016 05:00:00 Z11bbd25c-6e82-42c0-b753-451f2616f63ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-hosts-pdac-session-on-connecting-the-dOn March 7, 2016, Gowling WLG was pleased to host its first ministerial roundtable on mining.Tue, 08 Mar 2016 05:00:00 Z5289755a-0f29-4755-a496-8a29c3a9dcd1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/mid-market-set-to-be-fastest-growing-segment-of-ukThe mid-market is set to be the fastest growing segment of the UK economy in the run up to 2020, according to new research by international law firm Gowling WLG.Wed, 02 Mar 2016 05:00:00 Z98c8c600-94d6-4207-b11a-9c023c26fab3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/e-patrick-shea-lsm-cs-appointed-vice-chair-of-oE. Patrick Shea, LSM, CS, a Toronto-based Gowling WLG partner, has been appointed vice-chair of Ontario's newly formed Business Law Advisory Council.Wed, 02 Mar 2016 05:00:00 Z1347c9ff-12bc-4fdf-a781-1c0a463e1661https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-hits-top-of-the-main-market-ipo-leagueGowling WLG (UK) LLP, formerly Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co, advised on more main market IPOs than any other law firm in 2015.Thu, 25 Feb 2016 05:00:00 Zf36d2fae-dda7-4e4d-800f-68f492f18912https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/gowling-wlg-opens-the-tsxAn enthusiastic group from Gowling WLG along with some special guests were thrilled to open the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) today in honour of the firm’s launch earlier this weekThu, 25 Feb 2016 05:00:00 Z5ba87686-11ee-47e2-bb81-b9f9b3216074https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowling-wlg-takes-home-top-honours-in-aboriginal-aGowling WLG had another impressive evening at the Benchmark Canada Awards gala in Toronto last week, taking home the top litigation awards for its Aboriginal Law and Insurance Law practices.Mon, 22 Feb 2016 05:00:00 Z8afe36f0-810d-4c67-b054-f0b68438077chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/international-law-firm-gowling-wlg-launches-todayGowling WLG, a new international law firm created by the combination of Gowlings, a leading Canadian law firm, and Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (WLG), a leading UK-based international law firm, launched today.Mon, 22 Feb 2016 05:00:00 Z992c45a8-aac8-4b25-b2c1-48456ca32be0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/three-gowling-wlg-professionals-ranked-in-who-s-whThree Gowling WLG professionals have been ranked among the world's leading investigations lawyers in Who's Who Legal: Investigations 2016.Fri, 19 Feb 2016 05:00:00 Z6a5b53f3-47f1-41ba-9c5b-0a294be85584https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2016/leading-international-ip-lawyer-tania-d-souza-culoTania D'Souza-Culora, a leading trademark lawyer and an experienced intellectual property adviser on the global stage, has joined Gowlings as a partner in its Toronto office and member of its firm-wide Intellectual Property Group.Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:00:00 Z9508be9d-6a9e-44fe-bfba-52d89e2477cchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/six-gowlings-professionals-ranked-among-the-worldSix members of the Gowlings Mining Group in Canada have been recognized for their outstanding service and expertise in Who's Who Legal: Mining 2016.Wed, 27 Jan 2016 05:00:00 Z2b2232ef-7e99-43f8-8cfe-3b77d3c198b1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/gowlings-earns-gold-status-in-world-trademark-reviFor the sixth year in a row, Gowlings has been recognized as one of the world's leading trademark firms by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in its annual guide, WTR 1000.Tue, 19 Jan 2016 00:00:00 Z7263a99c-25ff-4c1f-bb76-8b77ff22ac56https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowlings-welcomes-17-new-partnersGowlings is pleased to announce the admission of 17 new partners to its firm-wide partnership. The new partners span the firm’s Canadian offices, and represent a diverse range of expertise in the areas of business law, litigation and intellectual property law.Mon, 11 Jan 2016 05:00:00 Zf354ce22-5b1b-4d44-af87-4fd2d5ff7333https://gowlingwlg.com/en-ae/news/firm-news/2016/gowlings-welcomes-leading-employment-labour-lawyGowlings is delighted to announce that Maxwell J. Brunette has joined its Vancouver office as a partner in the firm’s Employment & Labour Law Group.Thu, 07 Jan 2016 05:00:00 Z6cefd513-5b64-4188-bd37-4486589ec3eehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/thirteen-gowlings-professionals-listed-in-the-lexpIn the latest edition of The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada 2016, 13 Gowlings professionals were selected for inclusion across seven areas of law. Published annually, the guide serves as a key resource to companies seeking to retain Canada’s top legal talent. The results are based on Lexpert’s comprehensive annual peer review survey.Wed, 06 Jan 2016 05:00:00 Z010f2402-4863-48e1-980e-50948b95b024https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2016/the-lexpert-american-lawyer-guide-2016In the latest edition of The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada 2016, 13 Gowlings professionals were selected for inclusion across seven areas of law.Wed, 06 Jan 2016 05:00:00 Z6fb02b13-7cbe-4957-8a1f-b6ff9dda22fehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/four-gowling-wlg-professionals-recognized-as-leadiFour Gowling WLG professionals have been recognized among the world’s leading private funds lawyers in the latest edition of Who's Who Legal: Private Funds 2015.Tue, 22 Dec 2015 05:00:00 Zb79f8a48-3ad3-4635-8214-5f5cd3d7f4f3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/eight-gowlings-professionals-recognized-as-leadingEight Gowlings professionals have been recognized in the Lexpert/ROB Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Litigation Lawyers.Fri, 27 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Zee74c348-9829-4ebf-9025-d6a418a7cd9ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/joelle-boisvert-recognized-as-one-of-canada-s-mostGowlings is delighted to announce that Joëlle Boisvert, a leading litigator and managing partner of the firm's Montréal office, has been recognized as one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women's Executive Network (WXN).Wed, 25 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Za0f786f3-0ab9-4a8f-8082-fd6aaa4e5c06https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/karen-hennessey-named-among-lexpert-s-rising-starKaren E. Hennessey, an Ottawa-based partner and leader of the firm's Corporate Commercial Group, has been named among Lexpert’s 'Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40' for 2015.Fri, 20 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Z27576311-522f-4277-916d-50508956183ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/who-s-who-legal-recognizes-susan-abramovitch-two-yFor the second year in a row, Gowling WLG partner and noted Canadian entertainment lawyer Susan Abramovitch has been recognized as one of the world's leading practitioners in her field by Who's Who Legal in its annual Who's Who: Sports & Entertainment Law Guide.Fri, 20 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Z70dbd955-80a1-4a11-a72f-94b1f4c322b4https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-named-leader-in-innovation-at-enterpriseOn Tuesday, Nov. 10, Gowlings was recognized by OpenText at its annual Enterprise World conference in Las Vegas, where organizations were honoured for delivering innovative solutions that enable the digital world. Gowlings won the OpenText Elite Award for Most Innovative Project in the Legal Sector.Fri, 13 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Zc620f904-68f2-482b-9a3d-1a620a813fedhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/who-s-who-legal-ranks-48-from-gowlings-among-canadIn the 2015 edition of Who's Who Legal: Canada, 48 Gowlings professionals were recognized as leading lawyers across 18 areas of law, achieving a total of 52 listings overall.Mon, 09 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Z4aeaf179-b944-42ba-8af8-6e7c53237c3bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/gowlings-names-peter-lukasiewicz-as-next-ceoGowlings is pleased to announce that Peter Lukasiewicz, who currently serves as the firm’s external managing partner, will succeed Scott Jolliffe as Gowlings’ chair and chief executive officer (CEO), effective Jan. 1, 2016.Mon, 09 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Z8d6094aa-2931-4fe0-89ea-e39b01dd57d8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-professionals-recognized-as-leading-lawyeIn the 2015 edition of Who's Who Legal: Canada, 48 Gowlings professionals were recognized as leading lawyers across 18 areas of law, achieving a total of 52 listings overall.Mon, 09 Nov 2015 00:00:00 Z2c0f7e4b-b784-4dea-9d06-bd8b663c4263https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-once-again-named-one-of-canada-s-best-empFor the sixth straight year, Gowlings has been recognized as one of the Best Employers in Canada by Aon Hewitt, a world leader in employee research and human resources consulting.Thu, 05 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Z16fa5a22-4ebd-453d-9826-d857b1aee336https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-professionals-named-leading-lawyers-in-enTwenty-six Gowlings professionals have been recognized for their expertise in Leading Lawyers in Energy, a special edition of Lexpert included in the November 2015 edition of Report on Business magazine.Mon, 02 Nov 2015 05:00:00 Z4125e5a9-b155-48d1-b26e-9818e095e674https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/who-s-who-legal-recognizes-gowling-wlg-s-franchiseThree Gowling WLG lawyers from the Hamilton, Vancouver and Moscow offices have been recognized among the world's foremost franchise lawyers in Who's Who Legal: Franchise 2015.Fri, 23 Oct 2015 04:00:00 Zd315d954-5395-4676-91d7-f55c7dca65bchttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/david-p-stevens-recognized-as-leading-trusts-andIn the latest edition of Expert Guides: Trusts and Estates, David P. Stevens was listed among the world’s leading trusts and estates lawyers.Thu, 22 Oct 2015 04:00:00 Zb98f339a-f7ed-4a5e-ac67-93008f7fc928https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-named-one-of-country-s-top-law-firms-in-lIn the 2016 edition of Legal 500 Canada, Gowlings is listed among the country's top law firms in 15 categories, with five of the firm's professionals featured as leading lawyers in their fields and 39 professionals mentioned in the editorial.Wed, 21 Oct 2015 04:00:00 Zea1e6d2b-2a40-4bb2-9fbd-2caca5b289ffhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/six-from-gowlings-among-international-who-s-who-ofSix lawyers from Gowlings have been recognized among the world's leading environmental law practitioners in Who's Who Legal: Environment 2015.Mon, 19 Oct 2015 04:00:00 Z7eef8a0a-0bbf-4aa7-ab43-060d4edd3b7dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/joelle-boisvert-among-quebec-business-leaders-takiJoëlle Boisvert, a leading commercial litigator and managing partner of Gowlings' Montréal office, has been selected to participate in L'effet A, a new initiative in Québec that encourages women to 'live their ambition' in their professional lives.Tue, 06 Oct 2015 04:00:00 Z380b8d8c-f156-41ac-bca0-e1242d22a513https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-david-cohen-elected-global-president-ofDavid F.W. Cohen, a Gowlings partner and leading restructuring and insolvency lawyer, has been elected to serve as president of the global Turnaround Management Association (TMA), the world's largest organization dedicated to turnaround management, corporate restructuring and distressed investing. His one-year term as president begins on Jan. 1, 2016.Mon, 05 Oct 2015 04:00:00 Zeaa136da-7ec5-409f-afcf-79104b17fd13https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-named-a-leading-law-firm-across-a-range-oGowlings is pleased to share that its lawyers have earned 43 rankings across 23 practice areas in the inaugural edition of Chambers Canada.Fri, 02 Oct 2015 04:00:00 Zac608f08-18e0-4e4a-b048-3d8ab39e1f14https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/expert-guides-women-in-business-law-2015Ten Gowlings professionals have been recognized in the 2015 edition of <em>Expert Guides: Women in Business Law</em>, one of the international legal market’s leading guides to the top female business lawyers.Thu, 01 Oct 2015 04:00:00 Z7dd0696e-cd9a-42ee-a12e-f155ea46fa30https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/lexpert-recognizes-gowlings-professionals-as-globaGowlings is pleased to share that 23 of its professionals have been recognized in Lexpert's 2015-2016 Leading Canadian Lawyers in Global Mining supplement.Mon, 28 Sep 2015 04:00:00 Zf2d74ad1-882c-41c0-b53c-edb9efffce4dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/gowlings-london-corporate-team-integrates-with-wlgAhead of the launch of Gowling WLG in January 2016, Gowlings is pleased to announce that its nine-lawyer corporate team in London has moved over to Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co's (WLG) full-service London office, located at 4 More London (4ML).Thu, 24 Sep 2015 04:00:00 Z1930d620-de8e-4e13-be1e-14b20095215fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-recognized-in-itr-s-tax-controversy-leadeFour professionals from the Gowlings Tax Dispute Resolution Group have been recognized in the International Tax Review's 2015 Tax Controversy Leaders guide. As well, Michael Bussmann was named among ITR's Indirect Tax Leaders 2015.Tue, 22 Sep 2015 04:00:00 Z168e2c2d-e302-4e63-b4e8-03de213a5df6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/international-tax-review-tax-controversy-leadersFour professionals from the Gowlings Tax Dispute Resolution Group have been recognized in the International Tax Review's '2015 Tax Controversy Leaders' guide. As well, Michael Bussmann was named among ITR's 'Indirect Tax Leaders 2015'.Tue, 22 Sep 2015 04:00:00 Z3f38c733-502a-4b2b-9038-d480e3620a39https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-named-firm-of-the-year-in-multiple-categoFor the third year in a row, Gowlings has been recognized for its unparalleled expertise in the global life sciences industry, taking home six awards at the 2015 LMG Life Sciences Awards ceremony last night in New York.Thu, 17 Sep 2015 04:00:00 Z77c6665a-1f3b-4802-aa5c-4726907c7fa6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/gowlings-strengthens-advocacy-team-with-addition-oGowlings is pleased to announce that Usman Sheikh has joined its Toronto office as a partner and member of its firm-wide Commercial Litigation and Class Actions groups.Wed, 16 Sep 2015 04:00:00 Z41d6c24e-edd9-49be-9704-0e70f6940b2dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/dan-polonenko-once-again-listed-among-the-world-sDan Polonenko, a principal and patent agent in Gowlings' Calgary office, has once again earned a listing in IAM Strategy 300 — The World's Leading IP Strategists. The guide recognizes the top 300 professionals globally who have demonstrated an exceptional ability to develop and implement strategies that maximize the value of intellectual property portfolios.Thu, 27 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Zb84266f8-fdab-4388-a059-aaa756dde1d6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/gowlings-welcomes-leading-corporate-commercial-lawGowlings is pleased to announce that Jay C. Shin has joined its Vancouver office as a corporate commercial partner and co-leader of the firm’s Korea Initiative.Wed, 26 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Z39792ef6-4e0a-490c-8773-8e40764a7f8dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/best-ever-showing-for-gowlings-in-latest-guide-toGowlings professionals have earned 266 rankings across 49 practice areas in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada.Mon, 24 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Z0831990d-eed8-466f-b314-26028a74355dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/shelagh-carnegie-named-lmg-rising-star-by-expertIn the inaugural edition of Expert Guides: LMG Rising Stars 2015, Shelagh Carnegie has been listed among the brightest and most talented practitioners from around the world. Recognizing lawyers for excellence in business law and related practices, Expert Guides: LMG Rising Stars identifies professionals who have demonstrated leadership in their field.Mon, 17 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Z661737ae-4dda-4f7e-b986-caf8dcac1d38https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-professionals-listed-among-canada-s-top-cEleven Gowlings professionals have been listed in the Lexpert 2015 Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-border Corporate Lawyers in Canada.Fri, 14 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Z52e901f0-e34b-4d01-99df-d1ead31b5b55https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/two-from-gowlings-named-among-international-who-sTwo Gowlings lawyers have been recognized among the world's leading energy lawyers in the 2015 edition of Who's Who Legal: Energy: Ahab Abdel-Aziz and Terence McNally.Fri, 07 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Z7d853ec8-3a58-4086-96ba-74b1bd6bb6b8https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-leading-trademark-practitionersTen Gowlings professionals from Canada and Russia have been recognized among the world’s leading trademark lawyers and agents in the 2015 edition of Who's Who Legal: Trademarks.Thu, 06 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Z7c5b7659-3740-42bb-9301-caf5a884c627https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/top-energy-aboriginal-law-and-environmental-lawyeGowlings is delighted to announce that Wally Braul, one of Canada’s most highly regarded energy, Aboriginal law and environmental lawyers, has joined its Calgary office as a partner and member of its firm-wide Advocacy Group.Wed, 05 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Z1dd4da55-ff02-4459-a778-c5c6fa54a4d1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/mark-tamminga-named-one-of-canada-s-most-influentiMark Tamminga has been named one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers by Canadian Lawyer.Tue, 04 Aug 2015 04:00:00 Z294bd8b9-000a-40d5-b80a-4164b06b9039https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/who-s-who-legal-recognizes-gowling-wlg-s-expertiseThree lawyers from Gowling WLG have been recognized as leading practitioners in government contracts in Who's Who Legal: Government Contracts 2015.Fri, 31 Jul 2015 04:00:00 Z35cf085d-7176-4a0a-8df0-bde03db3a33chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2015/legal-leaders-for-diversity-trust-fund-scholarshipLast week, Gowlings was pleased to host a reception to honour Tawana Giscombe, one of the first law students to receive an academic scholarship from the Legal Leaders for Diversity (LLD) Trust Fund.Mon, 20 Jul 2015 04:00:00 Z4bd38f1a-676f-4c2c-bd88-5c18ebfb2f79https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/leading-ip-lawyer-and-patent-agent-stephen-feranceGowlings is pleased to welcome Stephen Ferance, a renowned intellectual property lawyer and patent agent, as a partner in its Vancouver office.Thu, 16 Jul 2015 04:00:00 Z97dbe319-dd7e-4b0a-84b0-528922202363https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/gowling-wlg-frequently-asked-questions-faqsGowlings, a leading Canadian law firm, and Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (WLG), a leading U.K. law firm, are joining forces to create a new international legal practice called Gowling WLG.Wed, 08 Jul 2015 04:00:00 Zba4dc52c-9e05-4265-97e9-f4c2b44c28b3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/gowlings-joins-forces-with-wragge-lawrence-grahamGowlings, a leading Canadian law firm, and Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (WLG), a leading U.K. law firm, are joining forces to create a new international legal practice called Gowling WLG. The new practice will launch in January 2016.Wed, 08 Jul 2015 04:00:00 Z1b18dda9-5ab8-458a-9a59-09e88184e26ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/the-hon-florence-lucas-appointed-puisne-judge-ofThe Honourable Florence Lucas, a lawyer in Gowlings’ Montréal office, has been appointed puisne judge of the Superior Court of Québec, district of Montréal. The appointment, effective immediately, was announced last week by the Honourable Peter MacKay, PC, QC, MP for Central Nova, minister of justice and attorney general of Canada.Tue, 30 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Z659557cc-7f6a-4192-8514-693cc5dcd3a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/ahab-abdel-aziz-named-president-of-the-canadian-nuGowlings is delighted to announce that Ahab Abdel-Aziz, a partner and global director of nuclear power generation at the firm, has been named president of the Canadian Nuclear Law Organization (CNLO).Tue, 30 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Zcb01510f-2529-4fb0-a40d-4a0ad896d913https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-once-again-named-among-world-s-leading-ipFor the 19th consecutive year, Gowlings has been named among the world's leading copyright, patent and trademark firms by Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) through its annual World IP Survey, considered one of the world's premier independent evaluators of IP firms.Tue, 30 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Z43fc27d5-d2e3-46f7-8fd3-67cfbd888c05https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/mary-thomson-once-again-named-one-of-canada-s-topMary Thomson, a partner in the Toronto office of Gowlings, has once again been recognized as one of Canada's top litigators by Benchmark Litigation in the fourth edition of The Top 25 Women in Litigation (Canada). The top 25 were selected after an extensive research process that included peer and client interviews, and an examination of their most recent casework.Wed, 24 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Z83e6b84e-6680-43fa-8c8e-ce95e5fdbac1https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-earns-best-ever-canadian-legal-lexpert-diIn the 2015 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Gowlings professionals received 261 rankings across 50 areas of law - more listings than any other year.Mon, 22 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Z16929141-35f9-4982-8745-e4f5f0ab287dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/gowlings-proudly-celebrates-national-aboriginal-daGowlings is proud to honour and celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21 and to continue its strong support of Aboriginal communities across Canada. With one of the largest and most respected groups of its kind, the firm has been helping First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples advance their Aboriginal law and Treaty rights, vision, and goals for over half a century.Fri, 19 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Z34669f50-1354-49a3-9418-3109a3b04e5dhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/iam-patent-1000-ranks-gowlings-as-a-top-patent-firFor the fourth year in a row, Gowlings has been recognized as a leading Canadian and Russian patent firm by Intellectual Asset Management in the 2015 edition of IAM Patent 1000 — The World's Leading Patent Practitioners.Fri, 19 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Zb6943c4f-6ea5-45c0-9ca2-d01a626a4901https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-ranked-leading-patent-practitionersEleven Gowlings professionals from Canada and Russia have been recognized among the world's leading patent lawyers and agents in the 2015 edition of Who's Who Legal: Patents.Mon, 15 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Z3eb510f8-f8b5-4346-899b-15d01625c750https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-named-global-leader-in-energy-natural-rGowlings has been named a global leader in the areas of Energy & Natural Resources and Intellectual Property in the 2015 edition of Who’s Who Legal 100.Mon, 08 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Zdf14b8a5-eb51-476d-bdc2-93cd2a7d9256https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/legal-500-recognizes-gowlings-russia-cis-as-a-leadIn the latest edition of Legal 500 Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Gowlings Russia/CIS was recognized as a leading intellectual property firm, with four professionals recommended for excellence in their practice areas.Fri, 05 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Z5190f228-71ad-42de-98ad-5886f718a286https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/vladimir-dementiev-appointed-to-advisory-board-ofGowlings is delighted to announce that Vladimir Dementiev, special counsel in the firm’s Russia/CIS office in Moscow, has been appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board of the Russian Court for Intellectual Property Rights.Wed, 03 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Zc32bf837-d968-4653-8bc8-a5bc2909932ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/lexpert-recognizes-gowlings-partners-as-top-corporGowlings partners James Smellie and Derrick Tay have been listed among Canada’s Leading Corporate Lawyers in a special edition of Lexpert, included in the June 2015 issue of Report on Business magazine.Tue, 02 Jun 2015 04:00:00 Zc1cea080-adb9-41e5-849c-f5bc83c449efhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/franchise-times-names-gowlings-lawyers-legal-eaglTwo Gowlings franchise lawyers have been named "Legal Eagles" by Franchise Times. Selected based on nominations by clients, peers and editors of the publication, Peter Snell and Debi Sutin were among 23 Canadian lawyers to be recognized as leaders in the field.Mon, 25 May 2015 04:00:00 Za0535899-12eb-4573-ae04-d9c0184756a5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-uk-ranked-highly-in-aim-guideFor the third straight year, the AIM Advisers Rankings Guide has recognized Gowlings — through the strength of its London office — among the top law firms advising U.K. companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.Thu, 21 May 2015 04:00:00 Z28e825b7-d244-4623-abb7-2b67c403819fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-ip-lawyers-top-listed-by-chambers-in-russGowlings has once again been recognized as one of the top intellectual property law firms in Russia — with more Russian IP lawyers ranked in Chambers Europe 2015 than any other firm.Mon, 11 May 2015 04:00:00 Z56eda6bf-0c22-4d31-a3a9-a8cffd23570fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/gowlings-strengthens-ip-team-in-calgaryGowlings, one of Canada's leading full-service law firms, is delighted to announce that it has expanded the intellectual property capabilities of its Calgary office with the additions of Dan Polonenko as principal and Patrick Stewart Smith as partner.Tue, 28 Apr 2015 04:00:00 Z84ca966a-3e9e-4c6c-bbbe-8d36b79ea885https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-professionals-honoured-for-intellectual-pAs a result of their leadership and expertise in the area of intellectual property law, eight Gowlings professionals have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in Russia 2016.Tue, 21 Apr 2015 04:00:00 Z4b9b7039-7830-4c91-88c7-d3ddca692021https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/gowlings-attracts-top-real-estate-talent-in-vancouGowlings is pleased to announce that Stacey Handley, one of British Columbia’s leading real estate lawyers, has joined its Vancouver office as a partner and member of its firm-wide Real Estate Group.Tue, 21 Apr 2015 04:00:00 Z25e11571-2610-4ac5-98ca-9a59de74e5c6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/three-gowlings-lawyers-named-to-2015-edition-of-whIn the latest edition of Who's Who Legal: Life Sciences, three Gowlings lawyers have been recognized among the world's leading life sciences lawyers.Mon, 20 Apr 2015 04:00:00 Zf8ae14e0-a766-4446-81e3-4d9c1b7fbb43https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-named-canadian-firm-of-the-year-for-patenGowlings was named Canadian "Firm of the Year" in two categories at the eighth-annual Managing Intellectual Property North America Awards.Thu, 19 Mar 2015 04:00:00 Za35c7ab5-6c0a-428b-b850-0ab2a7756898https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-receives-distinguished-award-from-the-canAt a ceremony held at Queen's Park last night, Gowlings was the proud recipient of the Provincial (Ontario) Employer Support Award for Support to International Operations, for its outstanding efforts to assist those in the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves.Thu, 12 Mar 2015 04:00:00 Z2771240a-1525-4b98-80f2-23d1da5365e2https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-earns-40-rankings-in-chambers-global-2015Gowlings professionals earned 40 rankings across 18 areas of law in the 2015 edition of Chambers Global, one of the world’s foremost guides to legal talent. In addition, Gowlings is recognized as a top-tier firm in 12 practice areas.Thu, 12 Mar 2015 04:00:00 Zbce6a1f7-c60a-4d47-925f-39873c5620b6https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/e-patrick-shea-cs-to-receive-law-society-medalThe Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) has announced that E. Patrick Shea, a partner in Gowlings' Toronto office, is among the recipients of the 2015 Law Society Medal.Tue, 10 Mar 2015 04:00:00 Z550366c0-6812-42e5-aabe-1536960a782ehttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/leading-mining-lawyer-france-tenaille-joins-gowlinGowlings is pleased to announce that France Tenaille, a leading mining lawyer, has joined the firm as a partner in its Toronto office.Tue, 03 Mar 2015 05:00:00 Zf2bca849-8121-415a-a5db-e33be251848fhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/deborah-templer-wins-canadian-bar-association-s-yoDeborah Templer, a commercial litigation partner in Gowlings’ Toronto office, has been named the winner of the Canadian Bar Association’s 2015 Young Lawyers Pro Bono Award. Templer received the award at the CBA’s Mid-Winter Meeting of Council on Saturday, Feb. 21 in Ottawa.Mon, 23 Feb 2015 05:00:00 Ze8de65e8-cf51-4e11-86fa-95683cb013e0https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/susan-abramovitch-named-among-canada-s-top-media-lIn the most recent edition of Expert Guides: Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Gowlings partner and leader of the firm's Entertainment Law Group, Susan Abramovitch, was once again selected as one of the top media lawyers in Canada.Wed, 18 Feb 2015 05:00:00 Zfe1a0efb-c2ec-41c3-9cc4-6e7df4345696https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/expert-guides-technology-media-telecommunicatiIn the most recent edition of Expert Guides: Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Gowlings partner and Entertainment Law Group leader Susan Abramovitch was once again selected as one of the top media lawyers in Canada.Wed, 18 Feb 2015 05:00:00 Zca9be4bc-a0e2-4694-a3cd-3c13eeab1f05https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/securities-lawyer-peter-simeon-joins-gowlingsGowlings is pleased to announce that Peter Simeon, an experienced securities and corporate commercial lawyer, has joined its Toronto office as a partner and member of its firm-wide Corporate Finance and M&A Group.Tue, 17 Feb 2015 05:00:00 Z726768be-88fb-4f4f-9245-0c36ede9e74bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-recognized-among-the-country-s-top-litigaGowlings had its strongest showing to date at last week's Benchmark Canada Awards gala in Toronto, taking home four of the evening's top litigation honours - more awards than any other law firm.Tue, 10 Feb 2015 05:00:00 Z1a6fe94d-47b4-486e-9450-2d50646316f5https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/who-s-who-legal-recognizes-expertise-of-gowlings-mFive members of the Gowlings Mining Group in Canada and the U.K. have been recognized for their outstanding service and expertise in Who’s Who Legal: Mining 2015.Thu, 29 Jan 2015 05:00:00 Z51a82043-730f-4471-a130-9c6d432feb00https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/iflr-nominates-sterigenics-acquisition-of-nordionSterigenics' acquisition of Nordion has been nominated for 'M&A Deal of the Year' in the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) Americas Awards for 2015.Wed, 28 Jan 2015 05:00:00 Z91e80343-5e5b-4f7e-942d-bef817e6ac7ahttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/gowlings-is-canada-s-busiest-m-a-law-firmGowlings finished 2014 as Canada's busiest M&A law firm, according to the results of Thomson Reuters' Mergers & Acquisitions Review: Legal Advisors – Full Year 2014 guide and additional reports, released earlier this month.Tue, 27 Jan 2015 05:00:00 Zbd2e61de-68b7-47bc-acea-1112decfcef9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/wtr-1000-awards-gowlings-gold-status-in-latest-traFor the fifth straight year, Gowlings was recognized as one of the world's top trademark law firms - in both Canada and Russia - by World Trademark Review (WTR) in its annual guide, WTR 1000.Tue, 27 Jan 2015 05:00:00 Z9c507fa5-84e6-46a6-9500-9c0474e893a9https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/gowlings-attracts-top-tax-talentGowlings is delighted to welcome leading lawyer Paul Carenza as a tax partner in its Toronto office, and member of its Tax Practice Group.Fri, 16 Jan 2015 05:00:00 Z0fc1f5d9-a291-4448-9565-5fe917f14256https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/gowlings-named-among-canada-s-leaders-in-latest-leIn the 2015 edition of Legal 500 Canada, Gowlings was listed among the country's top law firms in 13 practice areas. In addition, four Gowlings professionals were featured as leading lawyers in their fields.Fri, 16 Jan 2015 05:00:00 Zd98d5d4d-aa11-48a5-bd46-af6f9c9619dfhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/leading-mining-lawyer-avril-cole-joins-gowlingsGowlings is delighted to announce that Avril Cole, a highly regarded mining and corporate finance lawyer, has joined its Toronto office as a partner and member of its firm-wide Corporate Finance and M&A Group.Mon, 12 Jan 2015 05:00:00 Zafb99cc0-fdce-492e-9d15-29675d1b4878https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/who-s-who-legal-recognizes-gowlings-lawyers-in-latIn the most recent editions of Who's Who Legal: Trade & Customs 2014 and Who's Who Legal: Private Funds 2015, two of Gowlings' lawyers have been selected for inclusion in these prestigious guides.Fri, 09 Jan 2015 05:00:00 Z28c515c3-c25b-4b31-bd78-180b1dfc7f5chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/firm-news/2015/gowlings-welcomes-16-new-partnersGowlings, a leading full-service law firm, is pleased to announce the admission of 16 new partners to its firm-wide partnership.Fri, 09 Jan 2015 05:00:00 Z592600a9-e692-491a-8480-7aeff6bf7e1chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2015/lexpert-american-lawyer-names-gowlings-professionaIn the latest edition of The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada 2015, 15 Gowlings professionals were selected for inclusion across eight areas of law.Tue, 06 Jan 2015 05:00:00 Z6cf14087-e8c0-49b4-9def-c1c819ea9022https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2014/gowlings-fifth-year-named-canada-s-best-employersFor a fifth straight year, Gowlings has been recognized as one of the Best Employers in Canada by Aon Hewitt, a world leader in employee research and human resources consulting.Thu, 06 Nov 2014 00:00:00 Zb252f015-7b3e-4ff6-9a86-3c769f8f8c4bhttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2013/shelagh-carnegie-wendy-wagner-named-to-lexpert-sIn recognition of their tremendous achievements as young members of the legal community, Gowlings partners Shelagh Carnegie and Wendy Wagner have been named among Lexpert’s "Rising Stars: Leading Lawyers Under 40" for 2013.Tue, 05 Nov 2013 05:00:00 Z5f7ad14f-2f45-47cf-be64-a062c49cc174https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/diversity-news/2013/gowlings-signs-on-to-law-firm-diversity-and-inclusGowlings is proud to be a member of the newly formed Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN), a group of over 15 law firms from across Canada that have come together to promote diversity and inclusion in their firms and the legal profession.Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 Z5aef837e-3165-42d4-8413-4e48c2022b1chttps://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2010/iflr1000-the-guide-to-the-world-s-leading-financiRanked as tier-3 law firm in Project Finance, and Restructuring and Insolvency.Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 Z0208ebf1-a843-4cb4-a861-5deabcc54fe3https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2010/lexpert-american-lawyer-guide-to-the-leading-500-l13 recommended professionals in 9 practice areas are listed among Canada’s leaders in The 2010 LEXPERT/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Z70ef1125-920d-4c65-a334-048520620894https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2010/managing-intellectual-property-world-ip-surveyRanked as a leader in all aspects of trade-mark, copyright and patent law for 14 consecutive years.Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 Z935e21d0-0c52-4b24-b125-ff32e5163331https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/media-coverage/2025/alana-scotchmer-financial-postSpeaking recently with the Financial Post, Alana Scotchmer, a partner in Gowling WLG’s Financial Services Regulatory group, provided insights into how banks manage legal compliance and risk when assessing whether to offboard customer accounts.Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 Z515884e2-4c15-407c-9fe6-25a69e7b5873https://gowlingwlg.com/en-AE/news/awards-recognition/2026/gowling-wlg-shortlisted-in-four-categories-at-the-legal-business-awards-2026Gowling WLG has been shortlisted in four categories at the Legal Business Awards 2026, which recognise the standout law firms, in-house teams and chambers shaping the UK legal market.Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 Z