Top Tax Lawyer Douglas Powrie Joins BLG
Heads firm's Vancouver tax practice; mandate includes national goals
Vancouver (April 8, 2008) – Douglas Powrie, one of Canada's most respected tax lawyers, has joined the Vancouver office of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP as a partner and head of its regional tax practice. In addition to serving regional clients, he will help expand the firm's respected national tax practice.
"I came to BLG because I'm excited by the opportunity to continue doing quality work with great clients and to add a new dimension to my career - building on work with commercial clients of a top-tier national full-service firm to grow the tax practice," said Mr. Powrie. "My initial mandate is to serve and expand tax work in the Vancouver regional office but I'll be a resource to the national tax practice, which has a solid base and is well positioned for growth."
Mr. Powrie said he is looking forward to not only expanding the client base of BLG's tax practice but to ensuring the firm is the premier destination for the country's very best tax counsel, at every stage of their careers.
"Having Doug join us as a partner was a real coup for us," said Deborah Overholt, Regional Managing Partner of BLG's Vancouver office. "He is without a doubt one of the most skilled and respected tax lawyers in Canada, bringing a new leadership dimension to an already strong tax practice. He will be a magnet for some of the most exciting tax work in the country, and for the best legal talent who want to be involved with that work."
Mr. Powrie's 21-year legal career is highlighted by work on some of the biggest and most high profile transactions in Canada. Recent transactions in which Mr. Powrie served as Canadian tax counsel include the 2007 merger of Lundin Mining and Tenke Mining, creating a company valued at more than $5 billion on the day of the merger, the acquisition by Teck Cominco Ltd. of a 50 per cent interest in Lease 14 in the Alberta oil sands, and the takeover bid by Finning International Inc. for Collicutt Energy Services.
He was also Canadian tax counsel to Lundin Mining in its $900-million takeover bid for Rio Narcea in 2007, and Canadian tax counsel to Ballard Corp. in the sale of its automotive fuel cell assets to Daimler AG and Ford.
"When thinking about coming to BLG it was important to me that I be able to practice law with a firm that focuses on the interests of the clients," said the 1987 graduate of the University of Western Ontario's combined law and MBA program, where he was a gold medalist in both the law school and the combined law-MBA program. "As lawyers we exist to serve the interests of clients in a timely and effective way, and I know that BLG shares that belief and a commitment to unparalleled client service."
About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
With more than 700 lawyers, intellectual property agents, and other professionals working in six major Canadian cities, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is a leading Canadian full-service law firm. BLG provides bilingual legal and intellectual property services in virtually every area of law, and represents a wide range of regional, national and multinational organizations. For further information, visit www.blgcanada.com.
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Innovative, New Legal Project Helps Vulnerable Youth in Calgary and Surrounding Areas
Unique joint initiative provides greater access to legal services and representation to safeguard the future of Calgary’s underprivileged youth
Calgary, AB (October 30, 2007) – Children and youth in Calgary and surrounding areas have the opportunity to access free legal assistance, representation, and legal education through the newly announced Child Advocacy Pro Bono Project.
The new project was founded through a new joint initiative with national law firm Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, the Children’s Legal Education Resource Centre (CLERC), brokered by Pro Bono Law Alberta, to help vulnerable children and youth access fundamental legal services they would otherwise be unable to access or pay for in a variety of civil law matters.
“BLG is committed to supporting our local communities, and is very proud to be a founding member of such an important initiative,” said David Whelan, Managing Partner at BLG Calgary. “BLG professionals personally commit their expertise and time with various pro bono projects across Canada to support such causes. The Child Advocacy Pro Bono Project will provide greater access to legal services for underprivileged children in Alberta.”
BLG’s involvement in the project is being coordinated locally by BLG partner Bruce Churchill-Smith. As part of the firm’s national pro bono policy and commitment to the project, lawyers from BLG’s Calgary office will volunteer their time to help represent qualifying children and youth in civil law cases identified by the Children’s Legal and Educational Resource Centre. To date, BLG lawyers have already assisted on two separate civil cases related to the project.
“CLERC is extremely pleased to be working with BLG,” said Dale Hensley, Executive Director
Children's Legal and Educational Resource Centre. “With BLG’s support, CLERC’s capacity to assist young people with legal problems will be greatly increased. Whether we are assisting young people with access to education, avoiding unlawful eviction, acquiring final pay cheques or ensuring young people acquire their rightful inheritances, BLG’s involvement and support will greatly enhance our service delivery to these vulnerable youth. The young people we serve struggle with legal issues well beyond their capacity to manage alone and have no where else to turn for legal support. “
“As the first pro bono project brokered by Pro Bono Law Alberta, we could not have asked for a better first example of what the projects and programs of Pro Bono Law Alberta hope to accomplish,” said Rod Jerke, QC, President of Pro Bono Law Alberta. “This project brings together the needs of a vulnerable group (children) together with a major law firm that provides the legal expertise for representation, education and research on a pro bono basis in Calgary.”
The Law Society of Alberta established Pro Bono Law Alberta as a 100th anniversary legacy project. This non-profit organization promotes access to justice in Alberta by creating opportunities for lawyers to provide free legal services to persons of limited means.
ABOUT BORDEN LADNER GERVAIS LLP
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is a leading, full-service, integrated national law firm focusing on business law, litigation and intellectual property solutions for our clients. With more than 700 lawyers, intellectual property agents and other professionals in Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Waterloo Region, clients turn to us for assistance with their legal needs, from major litigation to corporate finance and patent registration. For more information, visit www.blgcanada.com.
ABOUT CLERC
Children’s Legal and Educational Resource Centre (CLERC) is a charitable organization committed to providing legal advice, education and representation to children and youth who are unable to access legal support.
ABOUT PRO BONO LAW ALBERTA
Pro Bono Law Alberta (PBLA) is a newly formed (March 2007) nonprofit organization that promotes access to justice in Alberta by creating and promoting opportunities for lawyers to provide pro bono (free) legal services to persons of limited means. PBLA was formed as the legacy project in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Law Society of Alberta. For more information, visit www.pbla.ca.
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Leading national law firm creates endowed chair in energy law and policy at U of A
First of its kind in Canada, the Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Chair in Energy Law and Policy will significantly bolster energy law education
For Immediate Release
September 25, 2007
EDMONTON, AB
A $1.5-million donation from one of the country’s leading national law firms will enable the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law to create an endowed Chair and strengthen its expertise in energy law and policy.
“Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is dedicated to supporting thought leadership, academic excellence and policy development for Alberta’s dynamic energy sector,” says David Whelan, managing partner for the Firm’s Calgary office. “This initiative demonstrates BLG’s commitment to excellence in legal education and to leading edge advancement of Alberta and Canada’s energy policies.”
“The energy industry is important to Canada and to BLG,” said Sean Weir, national managing partner of BLG. “Supporting education is a fundamental tradition for the entire Firm, with this gift we will help serve law students, the energy sector, and, ultimately, all of Canada.”
The creation of the endowed Chair will accomplish several goals: first, it will recruit a leading world scholar in energy law and policy; second, it will provide a fertile learning environment for the recruitment of top graduate students; and, it will provide a cutting edge scholarship that serves the energy sector, and Canadians at large.
The BLG endowed Chair role also supports the University’s goal of hiring 100 new professors each year for the next five years.
“This generous donation will help our school recruit an internationally recognized scholar and ensure our students are learning from one of the world’s foremost authorities on energy law and policy,” says Dean of the Faculty of Law David Percy. “We will begin our search for an eminent scholar immediately.”
The University is matching the BLG donation dollar for dollar, with funding from the Province of Alberta’s Access to the Future Fund. The Fund was established by the Provincial Government and is being invested in an endowment fund. The interest generated from the Fund is being used to provide seed money for innovations in the post secondary system, as well as matching grants to stimulate private, industry, and other contributions to the advanced learning system.
“We greatly appreciate the support from Borden Ladner Gervais for a research and teaching environment in an area that is crucial to the long term vitality and prosperity of both our province and country,” says U of A President Indira Samarasekera. “The University of Alberta is becoming a global magnet for talent, and this support will draw a world class scholar that will further enhance our existing legal expertise and strong engineering and business scholarship related to energy.”
The donation from BLG pushes the University of Alberta’s Campaign 2008 fundraising effort past the $418 million mark. Originally set at $310 million, the U of A’s new fundraising goal is to raise $500 million by the end of its centenary year of 2008.
About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is a leading, full-service, integrated national law firm focusing on business law, litigation and intellectual property solutions for our clients. With more than 700 lawyers, intellectual property agents and other professionals in Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Waterloo Region, clients turn to us for assistance with their legal needs, from major litigation to corporate finance and patent registration. For more information, visit www.blgcanada.com
About the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta in Edmonton is one of the top 100 public teaching and research universities in the world serving some 36,000 students with more than 11,000 faculty and staff. Founded almost a century ago, the university has an annual budget in excess of $1 billion and attracts more than $480 million in external research funding. It offers close to 400 undergraduate and graduate programs in 18 faculties.
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The 15th Annual BLG Awards
CIS Athlete of the Year Nominees Announced
CALGARY, April 10, 2007 - Doug Mitchell, National Co-Chairman of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) in Calgary, proudly announced today the nominees for the 15th Annual BLG Awards, honouring the top Canadian Interuniversity Sport male and female athletes for the 2006-07 season.
The BLG Award winners will be announced at a ceremony on Monday, April 30th, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time) at the Jack Singer Concert Hall in Calgary, and will be broadcast on TSN on May 20, at 11 a.m. (Eastern Time). Each of the two Award winners will receive a $10,000 post-graduate scholarship.
“Borden Ladner Gervais has a long standing tradition of service to the community. We pride ourselves on our ability to recognize needs in the community and do our part to contribute,” said Mitchell. “We understand the financial constraints on athletic programs at Canadian universities so in partnership with the CIS and the Canadian Athletic Foundation (CAF) we established the BLG Awards to profile the exemplary talents of university athletes.”
The female nominees for the 2007 BLG Award (Jim Thompson Trophy) and CIS athlete-of-the-year honours are University of Calgary track and field athlete Jessica Zelinka of Calgary; University of Montreal swimmer Audrey Lacroix of Montreal; Queen’s University soccer player Eilish McConville of Kingston, ON and Dalhousie University soccer player Leanne Huck of Hatchet Lake, NS.
The male finalists are Trinity Western University volleyball player Josh Howatson of Langley, BC.; University of Windsor football player Daryl Stephenson of Windsor, ON., Concordia University football player Patrick Donovan of Montreal and Dalhousie University volleyball player Jeff Weiler of Toronto, ON.
Former BLG Award winners include two-time Olympic gold medalist Kim St-Pierre (McGill, hockey), three-time Olympic bronze medalist Curtis Myden (Calgary, swimming), Olympians Brian Johns (UBC, swimming), Elizabeth Warden (Toronto, swimming) and Foy Williams (Toronto, track & field), former CFL star Don Blair (Calgary, football), and Hamilton TigerCat running back Jesse Lumsden (McMaster, football).
The BLG Awards
The BLG Awards were established in 1993 to recognize the top male and female athletes from universities affiliated with Canadian Interuniversity Sport.
The BLG Awards are based on athletic accomplishments, outstanding sportsmanship and leadership. Each of 52 CIS schools selects one male and one female athlete of the year. From these nominees, one male and one female athlete are chosen within each of the four regional c: Atlantic, Canada West, Ontario, and Quebec. To be eligible, a student athlete must have competed in a CIS sport for two years, and cannot be a previous recipient of a BLG Award.
Nominees receive a commemorative gold ring, and winners are presented with a trophy and a $10,000 scholarship to attend a Canadian University graduate school. Winners are selected by the Canadian Athletic Foundation, a not-for-profit Board established for the purpose of administering the BLG Awards and protecting the integrity of the selection process. The CAF Board of Trustees consists of 24 members from seven Canadian cities representing 19 major corporations from across the country who are committed to ensuring that Canadian University athletes receive the recognition they deserve.
The BLG Awards are thrilled to welcome country music star George Canyon as this year’s entertainer. Canyon recently won his second Juno Award for Country Recording of the Year and his second major label album, Somebody Wrote Love, continues to re-establish his hold on country fans. The debut single of the same name flew up the Canadian country charts, moving from #102 to #25 in just its second week of release. For more information, visit www.georgecanyon.com
Over the years, the BLG Awards have received strong support from the Calgary business community. This year's sponsors are: TSN, WestJet, Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire, The Calgary Herald, The Calgary Sun, Rhino Print Solutions and Intergold..
About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is a leading, full-service, integrated national law firm focusing on business law, litigation and intellectual property solutions for our clients. With approximately 725 lawyers, intellectual property agents and other professionals in Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Waterloo Region, clients turn to us for assistance with their legal needs, from major litigation to corporate finance and patent registration. For more information, visit www.blgcanada.com.
About Canadian Interuniversity Sport
Canadian Interuniversity Sport is the national governing body of university sport in Canada. 52 universities, 10,000 student-athletes and 550 coaches vie for 19 national championships in 11 different sports. CIS also provides high performance international opportunities for Canadian student-athletes at Winter and Summer Universiades, and numerous world university championships. For all the CIS news and info, visit: www.universitysport.ca
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Douglas H. Mitchell, C.M., Q.C.
Chairman, Board of Trustees, Canadian Athletic Foundation National Co-Chairman, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Ph: (403) 232-9493
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Michel Bélanger
Communications Manager
Canadian
Interuniversity Sport
Ph: (613) 562-5670 ext. 25
Cell: (613) 447-6334
belanger@universitysport.ca
www.universitysport.ca
UBC Law Faculty receives $1 million gift from Borden Ladner Gervais and Ladner family
VANCOUVER, April 2, 2007 - The University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Law today received gifts totaling $1 million from Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) and the Ladner family to support its building campaign. UBC plans to construct a new facility on the existing law school site at its Vancouver campus.
“The gifts from BLG and the pioneering B.C. Ladner family will enable the Faculty of Law to provide an enhanced learning environment for future generations of law students,” says UBC Dean of Law Mary Anne Bobinski. “We’re delighted with their generous and longstanding commitment to legal education at UBC.”
In recognition of this gift, UBC will name a prominent lecture theatre “Ladner Hall” in memory of Thomas E. Ladner Q.C., who passed away last year.
These donations will be matched by the Law Foundation of British Columbia – which in January committed a $6 million matching grant in support of the Faculty of Law's building project – resulting in $2 million toward construction of the new law school building.
“The partners of BLG have a strong tradition of giving back to the community and supporting education generally through programs such as BLG Reads to Kids, and the Faculty of Law in particular through the BLG Research Fellowships and by teaching courses at the law school” says Tim Sehmer, Managing Partner of BLG's Vancouver office. “We’re very pleased to be able to continue that tradition by presenting this gift to honour the memory of Tom Ladner.”
Speaking on behalf of the Ladner family, Peter Ladner, a Vancouver City Councilor, says, "This gift is a wonderful tribute to our father, Tom Ladner. We are very proud to partner with BLG and UBC to recognize the contributions that he and our grandfather, Leon Ladner, made to the legal and greater community in British Columbia.”
In February 2004, BLG announced a $1 million national fellowship program to support legal research in Canada over a five-year period. BLG Research Fellowships are awarded to law students at 14 law schools across the country as they undertake specific legal research initiatives under the direction of prominent faculty members. Since 2004, two UBC Law students have been selected each year as BLG Fellowship recipients.
In addition to hiring many UBC alumni, BLG is a founding gold affiliate member of the UBC National Centre for Business Law. The Firm provides the Professional Excellence Award to top UBC Law students and also supports a number of faculty- and student-driven initiatives such as the Pan-Pacific Business Law Conference and the Faculty’s annual conference on insolvency.
In 1911, Leon Ladner (1884 -1978) founded Ladner Downs. He was a leading proponent for the establishment of a system of formal legal education in B.C. His son, Thomas Ladner (1916 - 2006) built and expanded Ladner Downs – now the Vancouver office of BLG – into one of the leading law firms in B.C.
Background
UBC Faculty of Law
UBC Faculty of Law is one of the world’s leading law schools. Its graduates have assumed leadership positions, both nationally and internationally, in the legal profession, government, the judiciary, public interest organizations, business and academia. Alumni include the Right Honourable Kim Campbell, Thomas Berger, the Honourable Frank Iacobucci, the Honourable Michael Harcourt and the Honourable Wally Oppal. Faculty are respected worldwide for their excellence in teaching and innovative research. UBC Law offers its students one of the largest and most diverse course lists in Canada.
UBC Law Building
A 1995 assessment of the UBC Law Faculty building, which opened in 1944, revealed moisture and ventilation problems in addition to outmoded teaching spaces and serious deficiencies in classroom and office accessibility.
The proposed facility will include both small classrooms and large lecture halls with a new, state-of-the-art UBC Law Library serving as a vital academic hub for students and the legal community.
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is a leading, full-service, integrated national law firm focusing on business law, litigation and intellectual property solutions for our clients. With approximately 725 lawyers, intellectual property agents and other professionals in Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver and Waterloo Region, clients turn to us for assistance with their legal needs, from major litigation to corporate finance and patent registration. For more information, visit www.blgcanada.com.
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Announces David C. Whelan as Managing Partner, Calgary
CALGARY, March 13, 2007 - Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) is pleased to announce the appointment of David C. Whelan as regional managing partner of the Calgary office. In this capacity, Mr. Whelan is responsible for operations of the Calgary office, which includes a team of approximately 250 lawyers, professionals and staff.
“David’s leadership experience and his dedication to surpassing client expectations make him a natural choice to lead our Calgary office into the future,” said Sean Weir, national managing partner at BLG. “Our clients will benefit from David’s business acumen and his understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by businesses in the energy sector.”
Mr. Whelan practices corporate commercial law with an emphasis on secured lending transactions and corporate restructurings. He has also developed particular expertise in the area of swap transactions and negotiating and drafting energy contracts. David plays a leadership role in the Firm nationally as a member of its governing bodies, the National Council and National Executive Committee.
“I have been extremely fortunate throughout my career at BLG to work with some of the most respected lawyers in this country,” said Mr. Whelan. “I am honoured to have the opportunity to take on a leadership position.”.
Mr. Whelan started his legal career in 1983 with BLG’s predecessor law firm of Howard, Mackie. He is a past chairman of the Canadian Bar Association’s southern Alberta insolvency subsection, was an instructor for the bar admission course in Alberta for 11 years, and has participated as chair or speaker in numerous conferences and seminars. Mr. Whelan succeeds Douglas H. Mitchell, Q.C. who will continue in his leadership role as the Firm’s national co-chair.
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About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
With more than 700 lawyers, intellectual property agents, and other professionals working in six major Canadian cities, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is a leading Canadian full-service law firm. BLG provides bilingual legal and intellectual property services in virtually every area of law, and represents a wide range of regional, national and multinational organizations. For further information, visit www.blgcanada.com.
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Ketchum Public Relations
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Alec Zimmerman brings both finance and insolvency expertise to Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
TORONTO, February 20, 2007 – Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) announced today that H. Alexander (Alec) Zimmerman, a lawyer widely recognized for his expertise in both finance and insolvency law and with more than 25 years of experience, has joined the Toronto office of the firm as a partner.
"Alec is an extraordinary resource for our clients," said BLG National Managing Partner, Sean Weir. "He is one of very few lawyers in Canada who has been concurrently recognized, nationally and internationally, as a leading lawyer in the area of banking and finance law, as well as insolvency and restructuring matters.”
Mr. Zimmerman has acted on behalf of top domestic and foreign banks and other lenders, as well as large corporate borrowers. He brings clients of BLG a broad range of expertise in structured, project and acquisition financing, syndicated credits, insolvency proceedings and financial institutions' regulatory compliance. Mr. Zimmerman will provide invaluable insight, advice and counsel to current and future BLG clients across Canada.
Mr. Zimmerman serves as a member of the Independent Advisory Committee to the Ontario Minister of Government Services on Information and Information Technology. He also serves as a director and chairman of the audit committee of J. P. Morgan Bank Canada, as a director and chairman of the board of Masterfile Corporation, and as a director of CanadaHelps (a registered charity providing an online charitable donation portal).
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About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
With more than 700 lawyers, intellectual property agents, and other professionals working in six major Canadian cities, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is a leading Canadian full-service law firm. BLG provides bilingual legal and intellectual property services in virtually every area of law, and represents a wide range of regional, national and multinational organizations. For further information, visit www.blgcanada.com.
For more information please contact:
Sherry Boisvert
Ketchum Public Relations
sherry.boisvert@ketchum.com
416 355-7406 (office)
Borden Ladner Gervais announces 16 new partners
Toronto, Ontario January 29, 2007: Sean Weir, National Managing Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), one of Canada’s leading national law firms, announced the admission of 16 of the firm’s lawyers into its partnership.
“Each new partner brings the commitment, knowledge and enthusiasm needed to provide our clients with the best service possible,” said Weir. “I am proud to have them as part of our team.”
BLG’s new partners developed their expertise and professional approach to client service as associates with the firm. Through BLG’s extensive training and development program, associates are provided with a three-dimensional approach to professional development that includes substantive knowledge, practice skills and client service training.
BLG’s new partners span the firm’s practice areas and locations across Canada. They are:
Kendall Andersen – Vancouver
Kendall practices in BLG’s Financial Services group focusing on lending and entertainment transactions and bankruptcy, insolvency and restructuring matters. Kendall graduated from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan with a bachelor of laws in 2000 and was admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 2001.
David A. Crerar – Vancouver
David practices in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, with a focus on media law and defamation, class actions, injunctions, shareholder disputes and banking and fraud litigation. David obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree at the University of Toronto and is an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Law. He has published articles on banking law, class proceedings, media and defamation law, injunctions and civil procedure.
Adriana De Marco – Toronto
Adriana is a litigation lawyer practising in the areas of municipal liability, police liability, insurance law, personal injury, occupiers’ liability and professional negligence. Adriana has represented clients at all levels of court and at coroner’s inquests. She is also active in student recruitment. Adriana is a graduate of the University of Toronto Law School and was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2001. Prior to law school, Adriana attended University of Dublin, Trinity College, where she obtained a master of philosophy degree in Irish literature.
Vincent DeRose – Ottawa
Vincent practices in the areas of energy and procurement law and commercial litigation. He was rated by his peers in the Best Lawyers in Canada directory as one of Canada’s leading energy regulatory lawyers. Vince is a graduate of the University of Ottawa Law School and was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2001.
Jennifer Fantini – Toronto
Jennifer practices in the areas of labour relations and employment law. She advises public and private sector clients with respect to employee discipline and termination, employment policies and contracts, employment standards, human rights issues and employment contracts. She also acts for employers in litigation involving wrongful dismissal claims, injunctions and other related matters. Jennifer has special interest and expertise in constructive dismissal law, and is a co-author of Quitting for Good Reason: the Law of Constructive Dismissal in Canada (with the Honourable Mr. Justice Randall Echlin). Jennifer holds a joint MBA/LLB from York University/Osgood Hall Law School and was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2001.
Kathryn Fuller – Toronto
Kathryn practices in the area of securities law with an emphasis in the investment management industry. Kathryn has experience advising investment fund managers, dealers and investment advisors on legal issues relating to the establishment and administration of mutual funds, pooled funds, hedge funds and other securities. Kathryn graduated from the Faculty of Law at Queen’s University and was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2001.
Tanya Goldberg – Toronto
Tanya practices in the Health Law group at BLG. She defends hospitals from medical malpractice claims and provides legal advice on various health care issues. She has developed particular expertise in claims involving medical devices, notification to patients of potential adverse events, and class actions. Tanya received her LLB and BCL. degrees from McGill University and was admitted to both the Ontario and the Quebec Bars. She articled at the Court of Appeal for Ontario as a law clerk and practiced commercial litigation for a number of years before focusing on health law.
Kathleen Keilty – Vancouver
Kathleen practices in the areas of securities, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. Her practice is both transaction-oriented and advisory. Kathleen has acted as counsel in corporate finance and acquisition transactions in a wide variety of industry sectors. She also regularly advises public corporations, income trusts and boards of directors on matters of regulatory compliance and fiduciary duties. Kathleen is a graduate of the University of British Columbia Faculty of Law, where she is currently an adjunct professor.
Kathleen Lemieux – Ottawa
Kathleen practices in the area of intellectual property. Her practice is focused on trade-mark and copyright matters, with an emphasis on representing clients in trade-mark opposition and cancellation proceedings and assisting with appellate work. Kathleen also provides advice on licensing, infringement and enforcement. Kathleen is a graduate of the University of Ottawa Law School with both common and civil law degrees. She was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1997.
Steven McKoen – Vancouver
Steven is a member of BLG’s Securities and Capital Markets group and practices in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations and corporate governance. Prior to joining BLG, Steven was an associate at Shearman & Sterling LLP in their New York City office, practicing in their Capital Markets group. Steven graduated from the University of Victoria Law School in 1997, was admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 1998 and was admitted to the New York Bar in 2002.
Lloyd McLellan – Calgary
Lloyd practices in the areas of corporate, commercial and securities law. He acts primarily for public companies on matters of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and other transactional matters. Lloyd holds a bachelor of commerce from Queen's University and a bachelor of laws from the University of Alberta. He was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 2001.
Sean Muggah – Vancouver
Sean practices corporate and commercial law in the areas of acquisitions, mergers and divestitures, outsourcing arrangements, financial institutions regulation and corporate governance. He has experience with both domestic and international mergers and acquisitions involving closely-held and publicly traded corporations as well as commercial transactions involving government corporations and agencies. Sean also has experience advising charities and other non-share corporations. From 2000 to 2003, Sean practiced with a leading law firm in Tokyo, Japan. Sean graduated from the Faculty of Law at McGill University, receiving degrees in both common and civil law and was admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 1998.
Alan Sless – Toronto
Alan practices in the area of commercial real estate law and has extensive experience in acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, joint ventures, co-ownerships and financing involving real estate. Alan is the regional group leader of the Asia-Pacific Group. Alan is a graduate of Osgood Hall Law School and was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1983.
Carl Souquet – Montreal
Carl is a member of the of the Commercial Litigation group and is experienced in civil and commercial matters with a particular focus in the areas of fraud law, class actions, banking litigation, commercial arbitration, and constitutional and administrative matters. Carl is a graduate of the University of Ottawa Law School and was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1996.
Kristin Taylor – Toronto
Kristin practices in BLG’s Health Law group. Along with representing hospitals and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice litigation, Kristin provides general legal advice to healthcare clients on a wide variety of issues including physician credentialing, coroner's investigations, college investigations, privacy compliance and police disclosure. Kristin regularly speaks and writes in the area of health law and is a member of the teaching faculty of the Ontario Hospital Association. Prior to joining the firm, Kristin worked in Uganda for an NGO, which she co-founded and coordinated. Kristin is a graduate of Dalhousie Law School and was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2001.
Barbara Walker-Renshaw – Toronto
Barbara practices primarily in the area of health law litigation. She has represented hospitals and health care sector clients before all levels of court, including the Supreme Court of Canada, coroner's Inquests, the Ontario Review Board, the Consent and Capacity Board and the Health Professions / Health Services Appeal and Review Boards. Barbara also provides legal advice in areas such as mental health law, infectious disease outbreaks, reproductive technology and privacy of health information. She is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and following a clerkship at the Supreme Court of Canada, was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2001.
About Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
With more than 700 lawyers, intellectual property agents, and other professionals working in six major Canadian cities, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is a leading Canadian full-service law firm. BLG provides bilingual legal and intellectual property services in virtually every area of law, and represents a wide range of regional, national and multinational organizations. For further information, visit www.blgcanada.com.
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Hires Ralph Klein
Former Alberta Premier Will Advise National Law Firm’s Clients
CALGARY, Jan. 18, 2007 – Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) announced today that former Alberta Premier the Honourable Ralph Klein will join the national law firm as a senior business advisor.
“Ralph has shown throughout his career that he values many of the things we believe are essential to providing the best legal service in Canada,” said BLG National Managing Partner Sean Weir. “The strong public support he enjoyed, leading four majority governments during 14 years, is proof that he listens to people and understands their needs, and of course he has always believed in clear, straightforward communication.”
Mr. Klein will be based in BLG’s Calgary office and will serve BLG clients across the country. “Mr. Klein can provide unparalleled insight for companies looking to make investments in Alberta and across Canada,” said BLG National Co-chair Douglas Mitchell. “He is looking forward to going out and speaking to BLG clients and prospective clients across North America and around the world.”
Mr. Klein resigned as premier on Dec. 14, 2006, exactly 14 years after he first took the office. He resigned his seat in the Alberta Legislative Assembly Jan. 15, 2007.
“I accepted BLG’s offer because it’s a well run, truly national firm, with a great presence in Alberta, and because it’s a firm made up of people who I respect,” said Mr. Klein. “They listen to people, they understand their clients’ business needs, they’re accessible and they don’t talk like a bunch of lawyers.”
Mr. Klein rose to public prominence in Calgary in 1980, when he won the first of three successive terms as mayor. He moved from municipal to provincial politics in 1989, becoming a member of the legislative assembly for the riding of Calgary Elbow, and serving as environment minister.
As premier, Mr. Klein created a fiscally responsible government that led to an unprecedented economic boom in Alberta. His successful political career has given him invaluable business experience and connections across Canada. And his economic development initiatives in Washington, D.C. have made him one of Canada’s most highly regarded representatives in that country.
“Ralph is able to provide uniquely valuable insights to our clients as they look to do business in Alberta, in Canada, and in North America,” said Mr. Weir.
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With more than 700 lawyers, intellectual property agents, and other professionals working in six major Canadian cities, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is a leading Canadian full-service law firm. BLG provides bilingual legal and intellectual property services in virtually every area of law, and represents a wide range of regional, national and multinational organizations. For further information, visit www.blgcanada.com.
BLG's Rino Stradiotto, Q.C. to receive Ontario Bar Association's Award for Distinguished Service
Date: November 1, 2006
Toronto November 1, 2006 - Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) LLP's Rino Stradiotto will receive the Ontario Bar Association's Award for Distinguished Service on December 1, 2006 in honour of his exceptional contributions to the legal profession in Ontario.
Rino was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1975 and was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers in 1984. In the 1970’s, Rino helped shape product liability law in Canada through his role as counsel in numerous product liability cases, his participation in educational seminars and through his many publications. He developed international stature as author of the Canadian Segment of Product Liability: A Manual of Practice in Selected Nations, 1981.
Rino also acted as counsel to the court appointed liquidator in one of the largest international liquidations, which afforded him the opportunity to broaden his knowledge of international legal systems. In 1990, Rino was awarded the Law Society of Upper Canada’s prestigious Law Society Medal in recognition of his contribution to the legal profession, generally and in particular to the area of health law.
As one of Canada’s top health law lawyers, Rino has been described as the “Dean of the Canadian health law bar”. His experience in the defence of hospitals, advising on policies and protocols, hospital by-laws, disputes on privileges of surgeons and doctors, human rights issues, consent to treatment requirements, privacy, Coronor's inquests, and governance issues has made him one of the health industry's most respected legal advisor. Rino has given back to his community as President of the Medico-Legal Society in 1986 and was President of the Advocates Society in 1988.
BLG's Frank Newbould appointed to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
Date: October 26, 2006
Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) LLP's Frank Newbould,Q.C. was appointed a judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on October 26, 2006. Frank has had a storied career as one of BLG's top litigators, acting as lead counsel on numerous significant decisions. Since his call to the bar in 1969, Frank has tried cases and appeared at all levels of court, including many cases in the Supreme Court of Canada.
Frank was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1981. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Chartered Arbitrator of the ADR Institute; a member arbitrator of the Canadian Roster of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, a past Director of the Advocate's Society and a past President of the Lawyers’ Club of Toronto. Until his appointment he was also a director of Pacific & Western Bank of Canada and of Cuddy International Corporation. Frank is ranked as a leading lawyer in many directories including Chambers Global , the International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers and the Lexpert / American Lawyer Guide to the 500 Leading Lawyers in Canada.
BLG's Colin MacDonald announced as New Chair of CODA
Date: October 18, 2006
The Calgary Olympic Development Association (CODA) announced during its annual reception in October that Colin MacDonald has been elected the new Chair of the not-for-profit organization. MacDonald, who has been CODA's Vice president since 2004, will lead the Board for the next two years.
Other board members include Olympians, Cassie Campbell and Catriona Le May Doan as well as other sport and business leaders from across the province.
CODA's Board of Directors have been working to build a sustainable future for high-performance winter sport in Calgary. The nation's first Centre of Sport Excellence, with Canada Olympic Park serving as its hub facility, will ensure that Canadian athletes can access world-leading facilities on the road to Vancouver and far beyond. CODA is now focused on working with all levels of government, the corporate sector, and others to acquire the capital investments needed to sustain its Olympic legacy. CODA is a national leader in creating Canadian Olympic winter sport excellence from the grassroots level to the country's best athletes. A not-for-profit organization, CODA supports national sport organizations, encourages educational opportunities and subsidizes the operation of unique training and recreational facilities used by the nation's top athletes and the general public. For more information on CODA please visit www.coda.ca.
Edward Chiasson Appointed Judge of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia
Date: September 19, 2006
The Honourable Edward Charles Chiasson QC, a partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP's (BLG) Vancouver office, has been appointed to the British Columbia Court of Appeal. This appointment is a tribute to Ed’s abilities and reflects his national and international reputation as pre-eminent counsel.
Ed played a vital role in building the Vancouver office's litigation practice in several different areas, including labour, aboriginal and construction law, before focusing his practice on international commercial arbitration. He has served as a dedicated and inspiring teacher, mentor and role model to many of our partners and associates.
Ed received a Bachelor of Laws in 1966 from the University of British Columbia and was admitted to the Bar of British Columbia in 1967. He is a member of the Hong Kong Arbitrators Institute, the Advisory Committee to the Federal Department of Justice on Private International Law and a chartered arbitrator of the Canadian Institute of Arbitrators. Ed has been active in academic life as an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia and the Hunter Professor of Arbitration and Dispute Resolution at City University, Hong Kong. He is active in the community and was Chair of the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and is a director of the Bowen Island Community Foundation.
BLG Team Reaches the peak in the Summit of Literacy Climb.
Date: August 2, 2006
After a grueling nine-day climb of Mount Kilimanjaro, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) lawyers, Chris Bredt, Steve Winder, Christina Litt and their team reached Africa's highest peak and raised over $92,000 to support children's literacy in Tanzania. All funds raised by the climbers will be matched 3:1 by the Canadian International Development Agency, for a total of over $370,000. This money will be used to support CODE's Children's Book Project in Tanzania, which supplies libraries with locally-published materials to teach children how to read.
The team was led by BLG lawyer, Christopher Bredt, who is Chair of the Canadian Organization for Development through Education's (CODE) Board of Directors and the creative force behind the Summit of Literacy climb. CODE is an award-winning Canadian charitable organization that promotes education and literacy in developing countries. The Children's Book Project benefits over 300 teachers and 49,000 children in 79 schools in Tanzania.
BLG is a strong supporter of children’s literacy programs. In September of 2003, the firm launched BLG Reads to Kids, a nation-wide initiative that allows over 400 professionals and employees to read with children from kindergarten to grade three in schools located in economically disadvantaged areas across Canada. To help encourage children to read at an early age, BLG has supplemented the program with a book donation drive.
Charles C. Locke, QC to receive the Law Society British Columbia Award
Date: July 24, 2006
The Benchers of the Law Society of British Columbia have chosen Charles C. Locke, QC, a
retired partner of BLG, to receive the Law Society Award in 2006, in recognition of his outstanding
career as counsel, judge and lawyer who has committed many hours to his profession and community.
Praised by colleagues as “a professional of unimpeachable good character,” he has earned a reputation
for integrity and honesty. Born in Winnipeg, he embraced his family’s legal tradition to follow in the
footsteps of his father and grandfather. After a degree at UBC, he was called to the BC bar in 1942.
His long and distinguished career as counsel includes many interesting roles, including as Counsel
for the Workmen’s Compensation Board, Royal Commission of Inquiry, Counsel to Chief Justice Sloan on
the Royal Commission on Forestry in BC, Commission Counsel to Chief Justice, Royal Commission on Voter
Fraud and Counsel to the Government of BC on aboriginal affairs.
CGA - Canada announces Vern Krishna as the John Leslie Award winner for 2006
Date: July 10, 2006
Vancouver - BLG’s Vern Krishna has been awarded the prestigious John Leslie Award from the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada. The award recognizes the achievements of exceptional CGAs and is given to a certified General Accountant who has achieved national recognition for exceptional service to business, the community, politics or the arts. President and CEO of CGA-Canada, Anthony Ariganello says that Vern embodies the values that the association represents - accountability, ethics and integrity. His work in the area of tax law and record of service to the industry is exemplary.
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University of Ottawa Law Alumni make Pro Bono Work Pay Off
Date: June 7, 2006
Borden Ladner Gervais & Heenan Blaikie lawyers create Pro Bono Award
Pro bono work is widely recognized as a fundamental part of the legal profession. Now, students in the Common Law Section of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law are learning that pro bono work really does pay off. Starting this June, The Derek Smith and Alain Roussy Pro Bono Award will be given to a graduating Common Law student who has a proven commitment to pro bono work.
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BLG Conquers Kilimanjaro to Raise Funds for Children’s Literacy
Date: June 7, 2006
Three lawyers from Borden Ladner Gervais LLP will climb snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s Highest peak, to raise money in the name of children’s literacy. The Summit of Literacy climb will raise funds and build awareness for the Canadian Organization for Development through Education (CODE).
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Names New National Director of Business Development
BLG Welcomes Simone Hughes
Date: May 9, 2006
Toronto, Ontario - May 9, 2006 – Sean Weir, national managing partner of Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG), one of Canada’s leading national law firms today announced that Simone Hughes has joined the firm as national director of business development. more...
The 14th Annual BLG Awards CIS
Athlete of the Year Nominees Announced
Date: April 10, 2006
CALGARY (CIS/BLG) - Doug Mitchell, National Co-Chairman and Regional Managing
Partner of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) in Calgary, proudly announced today the
nominees for the 14th annual BLG Awards, honouring the top Canadian Interuniversity
Sport male and female athletes for the 2005-06 season. more...
Borden Ladner Gervais Lends a Helping Hand to Habitat for Humanity
Date: April 5, 2006
Five lawyers from Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, one of Canada’s largest law firms, left the boardroom and law books behind to provide hands on assistance in building new townhomes in Burnaby, British Columbia. This group of law professionals volunteered as part of the Habitat for Humanity Society of Greater Vancouver’s affordable housing project, which will result in the construction of 27 new townhomes. more...
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP welcomes four new partners
Date: February 13, 2006
Sean Weir, National Managing Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG), one of Canada’s leading national law firms, today announced four new lawyers have joined the firm as Partners. more...
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Announces 27 New Partners
Date: February 9, 2006
Sean Weir, National Managing Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, one of Canada’s leading national law firms, today announces the admission of 27 of the firm’s lawyers into its partnership. more...
WIHIR and Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Announce Partnership
Date: January 19, 2006
The Waterloo Institute for Health Informatics Research (WIHIR) at the University of Waterloo and Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) are pleased to announce that BLG has joined WIHIR as a corporate sponsor. The partnership will make productive collaborations possible and better position WIHIR to enter new domains and take on innovative types of research programs. more...
The Perfect Stocking Stuffer for the Lawyer on your List
Date: November 23, 2005
"My Life at the Bar and Beyond," published by McGill-Queen’s University Press, is an anecdotal and informative memoir that gives a behind-the-scenes legal perspective on some of the major events that shaped Quebec history in the later part of the century, and also offers a candid look at Alex Paterson’s remarkable life and career. more...
'Deans of Liens' Collaborate to Update Leading Text on Canadian Construction Law
Date: October 21, 2005
Four of Canada's leading authorities have written a definitive legal guide on construction liens. In an unusually collaborative effort, four industry leaders in construction law from four different firms, David I. Bristow Q.C., Duncan W. Glaholt, R. Bruce Reynolds, and Howard M. Wise, also known as the 'Deans of Liens,' collaborated over a five-year period to complete the 7th edition of the classic work on Canadian lien law, Construction, Builders' and Mechanics' Liens in Canada, published by Thomson Carswell. more...
Borden Ladner Gervais Hires Leading Arbitrator Mort Mitchnick
Date: September 21, 2005
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) is pleased to announce that Mort Mitchnick, one of Canada’s leading labour arbitrators/ mediators, has joined the National Labour and Employment Group as counsel to the National firm and as a partner in our Toronto office. more...
Borden Ladner Gervais Congratulates Recipients of BLG Research Fellowships
Date: July 18, 2005
Sean Weir, National Managing Partner of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, congratulates the recipients of the 2005 BLG Research Fellowships. Borden Ladner Gervais established a $1 million national Research Fellowship program in February of 2004 to support legal research in Canada over five years. more...
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP’s Auction Raises $40,000 for the General Dallaire Scholarship in International Humanitarian Law for the University of Ottawa Law School
Date: May 31, 2005
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) is proud to announce that approximately $40,000 was raised for the General Dallaire Scholarship in International Humanitarian Law for the University of Ottawa at a live and silent auction gala held last night. more...
Borden Ladner Gervais Raising Funds for New University of Ottawa Law School Scholarship
Date: May 24, 2005
Lawyers work to resolve conflicts through discussion, not war. Lieutenant General Romeo Dallaire, internationally respected for 35 years of loyal service to the Canadian Armed Forces, understands the important role the legal community can play in avoiding national and international conflict. To enhance Canada’s ability to participate and assist in complex international situations, Dallaire and the University of Ottawa Law School have developed the General Dallaire Scholarship in International Humanitarian Law. more...
Waterloo Region Author Launches Book in support of Adopt-A-Minefield
Date: May 18, 2005
Trafford Publishing and Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) today announced the launch of ‘Vanna’s Dance’, a children’s book based on the true story of a young Cambodian girl named Vanna who lost her leg as the result of stepping on a landmine. Profits from sales of the book are being donated to the organization Adopt-A-Minefield (AAM). more...
Borden Ladner Gervais Announces 17 New Partners
Date: March 14, 2005
Sean Weir, National Managing Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, one of Canada's leading national law firms, today announced the admission of 17 of the firm's associates into its partnership. more...
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP Expands Government Relations Practice
Date: February 10, 2005
Sean Weir, National Managing Partner of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, one of Canada's leading full-service national law firms, is pleased to announce the addition of two professionals, The Honourable Gar Knutson, P.C., and Dr. Stephen Andrews, to BLG's Government Relations Group. more...
Borden Ladner Gervais Congratulates Recipients of BLG Research Fellowships
Date: October 15, 2004
Sean Weir, National Managing Partner of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, congratulates the recipients of the 2004 BLG Research Fellowships. Borden Ladner Gervais established a $1 million national Research Fellowship program in February of 2004 to support legal research in Canada over the next five years. BLG Research Fellowships were awarded to 20 law students at 14 law schools across the country to undertake legal research initiatives under the direction of prominent faculty members. more...
Jeremy Farr appointed to Chair of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP's National Council
Date: June 16th, 2004
On June 16th, 2004, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP announced Jeremy Farr's appointment to Chair of the Firm's National Council for the ensuing year. As BLG's senior governance committee, the National Council oversees the Firm's policies and strategic objectives, as well as new partner admissions and partner compensation. The National Council is also responsible for approving capital and operating budgets recommended by the Firm's National Executive Committee. Mr. Farr is also a member of the Firm's National Executive Committee and is Managing Partner of BLG's Ottawa office. more...
Borden Ladner Gervais Announces 25 New Partners
Date: March 23, 2004
Sean Weir, National Managing Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, one of Canada's pre-eminent national law firms, today announced the admission of 25 of the firm's most promising associates into its partnership. more...
BLG Lawyers Patrick G. Foy, Q. C., and George D. Hunter Inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers
Date: March 8, 2004
Patrick G. Foy, Q.C., and George D. Hunter, Partners with Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, were officially inducted as Fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers on Saturday, March 6, 2004 at the ACTL Board of Regents meeting in Phoenix, Arizona. more...
Borden Ladner Gervais Announces Prestigious Million Dollar Program
Date: Febuary 25, 2004
Sean Weir, National Managing Partner of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, is pleased to announce the BLG Research Fellowships. The firm has established a $1 million national research fellowship program to support legal research in Canada over the next five years. BLG Research Fellowships will be awarded to law students at fourteen law schools across the country as they undertake specific legal research initiatives under the direction of prominent faculty members. more...
Mayor Declares Febuary 4th, 2004, "David Scott Day" in the City of Ottawa
Date: Febuary 5, 2004
During a reception on Parliament Hill, Ottawa Mayor Bob Chiarelli announced reception was held in honour of David W. Scott's November instalment as the that February 4th, 2004, was "David Scott Day" in the city of Ottawa. The 54th, and first Canadian, President of the American College of Trial Lawyers. more...
David Scott Installed As President Of Prestigious American College Of Trial Lawyers
Date: November 3rd, 2003
David W. Scott, Q.C., of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, has been elected President of the American College of Trial Lawyers, one of the premier legal associations in America. The election took place on Saturday, November 1st at the Annual Meeting of the College in Montreal. more...
Borden Ladner Gervais Expands Presence In Southwestern Ontario
Date: June 5, 2003
Sean Weir, National Managing Partner for Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is pleased to announce the Firms' official expansion in the Waterloo Region. "At BLG, we listen to our clients and take time to understand their business needs," says Mr. Weir. "With the official opening of our newest office location in Kitchener, BLG is prepared to directly serve the southwestern Ontario business community." more...
