Five law firms made new announcements
Welcome to this week’s roundup of movements among major law firms, in which we sum up significant hires, promotions, departures, and other announcements.
The firm has recently welcomed Anika Garlick, who will join its aviation practice group in Vancouver; Maggie Lee, who will join the firm’s corporate/commercial and wills, estates, and trusts practice groups in Vancouver; and Dessa Booth, who will join the insurance practice group in the firm’s Toronto office.
Baker McKenzie has announced that Emmanuel Sala joined the firm as a partner in Toronto. Sala has experience advising companies on domestic and international tax matters concerning mergers, tax reorganizations, financing transactions and acquisitions. He has also represented taxpayers at all stages of tax disputes with the Canadian tax authorities. Sala has experience advising clients in multiple sectors and has experience in the energy, renewable energy, oil & gas and mining sectors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Emmanuel to our practice in Canada," said Salim Rahim, chair of the North America tax practice group. "His breadth of experience advising companies on transactions and tax disputes, particularly in the energy, mining and renewables sector, will greatly benefit our clients navigating the increasingly complex tax regime in Canada."
Matthew Epp has joined Dentons as a partner in the firm’s litigation and dispute resolution group in Calgary. Epp has over 25 years of experience with commercial litigation, securities litigation, class actions and white-collar crime matters.
“We are delighted to welcome Matthew to Dentons,” said George Tai, managing partner of the Calgary office. “His impressive industry reputation and extensive national practice add a new dimension to the Firm’s existing capabilities in Alberta and beyond, reinforcing our steadfast commitment to delivering top-tier support to our clients, and positioning us for continued success."
Gowling WLG has welcomed Andrea Pitts as a partner in the firm's trademark, brands & design group in Ottawa. Pitts has experience helping helping clients grow, protect and monetize their intellectual property assets for more than a decade.
The firm has also welcomed Jason Kroft as partner and head of its new structured finance and securitization group. Based in Toronto, Kroft brings over 25 years of experience in structured and specialized finance.
The firm has welcomed Andrew Tebbi as an associate specializing in corporate or commercial litigation and construction litigation.
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