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Due Diligence Deskbook [Continuing Legal Education Society of BC]

October 15, 2026

Publication - Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions

Lucy Schilling and Kathy Tang contributed to the 2026 edition of the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC (CLEBC)’s Due Diligence Deskbook.


Steven Weisz Recognized in 2027 Chambers Canada

October 12, 2026

Press Release - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Chambers Canada has recognized Steven Weisz (Restructuring/Insolvency) in its Chambers Canada Legal Guide 2027.


Steven Weisz Named to the 2026 Lexpert Special Edition – Insolvency and Restructuring

October 07, 2026

Press Release - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Cozen O’Connor LLP is proud to announce that Steven Weisz, managing partner of the firm’s Toronto office, has been named to the 2026 Lexpert Special Edition – Insolvency and Restructuring


Madsen v. MacNutt: When Can a Court Intervene in a Family Business After Separation? [Alert]

October 02, 2026

Publication - Canadian Family Practice

Chantal Cattermole, Sarah Tradewell, and Sarah Warsh discuss a recent Supreme Court of British Columbia decision that provides important guidance on when courts may intervene in a privately held business while a family law dispute is pending, regardless of whether the shares are excluded property.


Capital Markets & Securities Q&A with Andrew Stewart

September 15, 2026

News - Capital Markets & Securities, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada

Andrew Stewart was interviewed by Cozen O’Connor to discuss the evolving capital markets landscape, including the challenges companies face when pursuing cross-border transactions and opportunities in Canada and the United States.


14 Cozen O’Connor LLP Lawyers Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch in Canada

September 03, 2026

News - Antitrust & Competition, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Canadian Family Practice, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate

Best Lawyers Canada has named 14 Cozen O’Connor LLP lawyers from the firm’s Toronto and Vancouver offices to the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada©.


Mitchell v. Mitchell: How Courts Are Applying the New Tort of Intimate Partner Violence After Ahluwalia [Alert]

August 26, 2026

Publication - Canadian Family Practice

Jeannette Aucoin, Chantal Cattermole, and Alexandra Chipperfield discuss how damages should be assessed in an IPV claim following Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia.


Cozen O’Connor’s Significant Success in Canada Featured on Law.com International

August 06, 2026

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The article highlights the firm's ability to attract prominent Canadian partners and teams, the strength of our cross-border capabilities, our strong financial position, our long-term commitment to Canada, and our future expansion plans.


Ahluwalia and BC Limitation Periods: What the New Tort of Intimate Partner Violence Means for Historic Claims [Alert]

July 28, 2026

Publication - Canadian Family Practice

Oliver Hanson, Madison Czypinski, and Chantal Cattermole discuss the Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia, which introduces a new tort for intimate partner violence, emphasizing coercive control and expanding legal protections beyond traditional claims.


Cross-Border Restructurings and Insolvencies [CorporateLiveWire]

July 24, 2026

Publication - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Steven Weisz and Dilina Lallani authored an article on cross-border restructurings and insolvencies featured in CorporateLiveWire's 2026 Bankruptcy & Restructuring Expert Guide.


Cozen O'Connor LLP Named One of Canadian Lawyer's Top Family Law Teams for 2026

July 15, 2026

News - Canadian Family Practice

Cozen O'Connor LLP has been named one of Canadian Lawyer's Top Family Law Teams for 2026, recognizing the firm's Family Law practice for excellence in legal service delivery, innovation, community service, and the effective use of technology.


Ashley Ainsley Moves from Canada’s TSX Venture Exchange to Cozen O’Connor LLP’s Corporate Practice

July 07, 2026

Press Release - Business, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions

Ainsley brings more than a decade of international legal experience to the firm, including five years as a senior listings manager at Canada’s TSX Venture Exchange. She will be resident in Cozen O’Connor LLP’s Vancouver office.


Two Cozen O'Connor Lawyers Recognized on Benchmark Litigation Canada 2026

April 30, 2026

Press Release - Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment

Cozen O’Connor LLP Vancouver members Oliver Hanson and Andrea Piercy have once again been recognized in Benchmark Litigation Canada’s annual rankings, reflecting their ongoing leadership and reputation in the Canadian litigation market.


When Can Venture Issuers Use Semi-Annual Reporting? Key Conditions Under Blanket Order 51-933 [Alert]

March 26, 2026

Publication - Capital Markets & Securities — Canada

Alexander Katznelson, Darren Nguyen, and Hayden Wang discuss the Coordinated Blanket Order 51-933, which introduces a targeted exemption for certain venture issuers from three-month and nine-month interim continuous disclosure requirements.


Q2 2026 Outlook: Canadian Mining M&A Trends, Critical Minerals Policy, and Deal Execution Risks [Alert]

March 24, 2026

Publication - Business, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada, Mining – Canada

Alex Farkas discusses the Q2 2026 outlook for Canadian mining, highlighting a shift toward strategic, mid-sized M&A and cross-border consolidation driven by critical minerals policy.


JD Supra Recognizes Chantal Cattermole in 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards

March 19, 2026

Press Release - Canadian Family Practice

Cozen O’Connor LLP is pleased to announce that Chantal Cattermole has been selected as a top author for JD Supra’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards for her thought leadership on family law during 2025.


The Canadian Lexpert Directory Names Five Cozen O’Connor Lawyers to its 2026 Edition

March 17, 2026

Press Release - Antitrust & Competition, Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada

Rory Godinho, Virgil Hlus, 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.


Carriage, Control, and Coordination of Subrogated Lawsuits in Ontario and Beyond [Alert]

February 11, 2026

Publication - Subrogation & Recovery - Insurance

Robert Sottile shares caselaw demonstrating the importance of knowing (before any loss occurs) whether the insured or the insurer would proceed with a potential subrogation case.


U.S. Insider Reporting Rules Expand to Foreign Private Issuers: What Canadian Companies and Directors Need to Know [Alert]

February 10, 2026

Publication - Business, Capital Markets & Securities — Canada


Restructuring Support Agreements in Canada and the United States: A Comparative Analysis

February 06, 2026

News - Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Restructuring

Steven Weisz and Dilina Lallani authored an article for the 2026 Annual Review of Insolvency Law Conference.

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