GOWLING LAFLEUR HENDERSON LLP
Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP was established in 1887 and quickly became known for its pre-eminence in intellectual property. Today the firm has over 750 lawyers and its reputation has extended to all of Canada’s leading industries, making the firm one of Canada’s largest. Our research affirms Gowlings’ prominent status in Canada, identifying 35 lawyers across 13 practice sectors.
Gowlings performs outstandingly in the environment chapter, fielding six highly recommended lawyers, the largest contingent of any firm in the research. Paul Granda leads the environmental law group in the Montreal office and has “extensive experience” advising clients on environmental matters including regulatory compliance and potential liabilities. David Estrin is “highly sought after” and is experienced in various aspects of environmental assessment.
The firm also receives the highest number of listings in the trademarks chapter with six lawyers selected for their expertise. Robert MacDonald is “highly nominated” by peers and has over 25 years of experience in a broad range of trademark issues including licensing, oppositions and litigation. Paul Blanchard is a “distinguished” IP expert with a focus on trademark counselling and litigation. Chair and chief executive officer of the firm Scott Jolliffe is a “renowned” trademark specialist.
Four lawyers are selected from the firm’s life sciences practice, including Mary Thomson who is also recognised as a “leading lawyer” in the product liability defence chapter. Anthony Creber is additionally recognised in the patents chapter, a field in which he is a “first class” litigator, having represented major pharmaceutical companies such as Eli Lilly, GlaxoSmithKline and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
On the corporate side, Gowlings has a strong presence in the M&A chapter, with four practitioners selected for inclusion. Nicholas Dietrich is “well known” for his representative work for financial and strategic buyers and is equally praised for his private funds practice, which encompasses work in the formation of private equity and hedge funds.
Our research demonstrates Gowling’s depth of expertise, with multiple representations in nine of the 13 practice sectors that it features in.
