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The lawyer theory of value — solving legal problems one at a time with smart lawyers — is an unstated and unexamined preference of lawyers, not a viable long-term solution for the clients they serve.

We are trying to create a culture where every lawyer within A&O feels that it is his or her responsibility to identify ways in which we can work better.

Ce projet améliorera la connectivité haute vitesse à large bande partout au pays, créera des milliers d'emplois, stimulera l'économie et consolidera la position du Canada parmi les leaders en aérospatiale.

The CCCA, the leader and voice for Canadian in-house counsel, and Mondaq, a leading global provider of AI-enabled content marketing, analytics and data solutions for professional services firms...

Civil court shutdowns are already slamming lawyers and the justice system with painful delays. Clients are irritated, offices are stalled, the gears of justice, already slow, feel like they've stopped turning.

The Federal and Provincial Courts across the country have taken unprecedented measures to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Time and time again, we see executors who are not only surprised by their appointment but who are also overwhelmed and are not sure whether they should act.

In our Advisory "Planning for Incapacity Using a Power of Attorney", we discuss the benefits of having powers of attorney for personal care (medical and other care decisions) and for property...

On October 31, 2025, the Ontario government announced that new legislation will be introduced in the coming weeks to establish a new centralized body, the Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency (the "OPCA")

It seems that the past few months have been full of guardianship applications, each with their own nuances and challenges. After a brief moment of respite, I thought this would be a useful...

The 10-month Business Leadership Program begins in September 2026 and is designed specifically for in-house lawyers preparing for senior and executive-level roles.

Why change anything in a law department when there is always too much work to do and a good deal of it is interesting.

A few times a year, I take the train down to Montreal to visit my grandmother. In the past, my grandmother would give me detailed instructions to get to her house once I got off the train.

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to push us into an uncertain future, we are left wondering what will happen to the Ontario justice system during these turbulent times.

The Best Lawyers® in Canada 2021 nominees are selected and recognized based on peer reviews. It is the opinion and participation of leading lawyers...

The role of general counsel has changed considerably over the past decade. Where legal departments once operated primarily as internal advisors — reviewing contracts, managing disputes, ensuring compliance — today's senior in-house lawyers are increasingly expected to function as strategic business partners. They sit on executive committees. They advise on capital allocation and organizational design. They are present not just when legal issues arise, but at the table where the business is shaped.

The December 20th, 2014 issue of The Economist featured a thoughtful article on "Why is Everyone So Busy?" Yet the article was frustrating because it did not offer solutions as such.