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Cozen O’Connor Promotes 31 Attorneys to Member and Senior Principal

March 20, 2025

Press Release - Aviation Regulatory, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Elder Law, Government Relations - Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, Institutional Response Group, Insurance Coverage, Labor & Employment, Life Insurance & Annuities, Mergers & Acquisitions, Privacy Litigation – Emerging Trends, Private Client Services, Real Estate, Real Estate Litigation, State Attorneys General, Technology, Privacy & Data Security, White Collar Defense & Investigations

“It’s always a pleasure to recognize the hard work and dedication of our attorneys and government relations professionals,” said Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael J. Heller. “This outstanding class of new members and senior principals will undoubtedly propel Cozen O’Connor’s ongoing success.”


The Canadian Lexpert Directory Names Eight Cozen O’Connor Lawyers to its 2025 Edition

March 13, 2025

Press Release - Antitrust & Competition, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Corporate, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions – Global

Brian Fast, Rory Godinho, Shane Hardy, Virgil Hlus, Cam McTavish, Michael Osborne, Lucy Schilling, and Steven Weisz have been recognized as leaders in their respective fields and for their prominence in their practice areas and professional organizations.


Intellectual Property Department Honored by World Trademark Review

February 04, 2025

Press Release - Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Trademark & Copyright

Cozen O'Connor’s Intellectual Property Department has again been included in the World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000).


SCC Clarifies Corporate Attribution Rules in Reviewable Transactions

February 01, 2025

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Steven Weisz and Dilina Lallani discuss the Supreme Court of Canada's decision clarifying the doctrine of corporate attribution in the ABI Journal.


Five Cozen O’Connor Lawyers Selected to Lexology Index: Canada 2024

January 22, 2025

Press Release - Antitrust & Competition, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Mining – Canada

Noelle Engle-Hardy, Shane Hardy, Michael Osborne, Lucy Schilling, and Steven Weisz have been included on the 2024 Lexology Index: Canada.


Supreme Court of Canada's Decision in Aquino v. Bondfield

December 02, 2024

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Dilina Lallani discusses the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Aquino v. Bondfield Construction Co in the National Creditor/Debtor Review.


Steven Weisz Featured in Bankruptcy & Restructuring Roundtable

November 15, 2024

News - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Steven Weisz participated in CorporateLiveWire's Bankruptcy & Restructuring 2024 Virtual Round Table.


BC Supreme Court Interprets Settlement Agreement

November 14, 2024

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Dilina Lallani discusses the British Columbia Supreme Court’s decision in Trevali Mining Corporation (Re) in the National Creditor/Debtor Review.


Restructuring Support Agreements

November 14, 2024

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Steven Weisz & Dilina Lallani authored a practice note in LexisNexis discussing the role of restructuring support agreements in corporate restructuring.


Challenge to Federal Child Support Guidelines Fails at Supreme Court of Canada [Alert]

November 13, 2024

Publication - Family Law

Alexa Benzinger discusses the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Auer v. Auer


Cozen O’Connor Recognized in Best Law Firms – Canada in 8 Practice Areas for 2025

November 08, 2024

Press Release - Antitrust & Competition, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Intellectual Property, Real Estate

These rankings are based on research and data collected through the "Law Firm Survey," as well as the feedback of almost 2,200 clients, more than 4,600 lawyers, 206 interviews with practice group and firm leaders.


Michael Heller Talks to Law360 About his Re-election to CEO, Surviving the Pandemic, What Comes Next

October 15, 2024

News

Following his unanimous re-election to CEO, Michael Heller spoke with Law360 Pulse about the successes and challenges of the last three years and his priorities for the next three.


Reconciling Spouses and Retroactive Child Support [Alert]

October 01, 2024

Publication - Canadian Family Practice

Chantal Cattermole discusses the Supreme Court of British Columbia's recent determination on cross-applications regarding child support.


17 Cozen O’Connor Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch in Canada

September 04, 2024

News - Antitrust & Competition, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Business, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Corporate, Corporate Governance & Securities, Intellectual Property, Mergers & Acquisitions, Mergers & Acquisitions – Global, Mining – Canada, Real Estate

Best Lawyers Canada has named 17 Cozen O’Connor lawyers from the firm’s Toronto and Vancouver offices in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada.


Cozen O’Connor Significantly Expands its Footprint in Canada With the Strategic Addition of 13 Lawyers and 9 Staff Members to its Vancouver Office

September 03, 2024

Press Release - Canadian Family Practice, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions – Global, Mining – Canada

The incoming group is led by international finance, M&A, and mining attorney Virgil Hlus, international finance and M&A attorney Cam McTavish, and family attorney Chantal M. Cattermole.


Michael Osborne Recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Competition 2024

August 01, 2024

Press Release - Antitrust & Competition, Commercial Litigation

Michael Osborne, chair of the firm’s Canadian Competition Practice, has been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Competition 2024.


Six Cozen O'Connor Attorneys Recognized as IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property

July 12, 2024

Press Release - Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patents, Trademark & Copyright

Frank Abramonte, Thomas Fisher, James Gale, Shane Hardy, Hugh Marbury, and Camille Miller were named IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property. Abramonte, Fisher, Gale, and Marbury were named Patent Stars.


Director Liability in Canada for depleting corporate assets

June 04, 2024

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Steven Weisz and Dilina Lallani authored an article for the Bankruptcy & Restructuring Expert Guide 2024.


Competition Bureau Probes Alleged Anticompetitive Conduct by Loblaws, Sobeys Owners

May 24, 2024

News - Antitrust & Competition, Commercial Litigation

Michael Osborne was quoted in a CTV News article discussing the Canada Competition Bureau’s investigations into the parent companies of grocery store chains Loblaws and Sobeys, alleging that their property controls limit retail grocery competition.


WXN honors Lynnette Espy Williams with CEDI Awards

April 26, 2024

News

The Women’s Executive Network has named Lynneette Espy-Williams as a recipient of the 2024 Canadian Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (CEDI) Awards.

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