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Gowling WLG International Limited |
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Profile:
At Gowlings, our professionals provide responsive, timely recommendations on business law issues on everything from individual contracts to public offerings.
Recognized as a leading, national firm in business law, we draw on extensive experience across a number of industry sectors including automotive, manufacturing, mining, high technology, oil and gas, finance and investment, venture capital, healthcare and advertising. By understanding the dynamics of various industries, this group provides its clients the best service possible.
Intellectual Property
Since the early 1900s, Gowlings has been recognized as a leader in intellectual property law. The IP group provides representation on all matters relating to the enforcement of patents, trade marks, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets and other rights, and the full range of litigation services before federal and provincial courts at both trial and appeal levels.
Many of our IP professionals are ranked as Canadian and world leaders in surveys published by Mondaq, Euromoney, and Lexpert.
In 2006, Gowlings was named by Managing Intellectual Property as “Canadian IP Law Firm of the Year,” and ranked in the top-tier of MIP’s World IP Survey in trade mark and copyright law for the tenth consecutive year, while also achieving top-tier status in patent law.
Advocacy
The Gowlings advocacy professionals have expertise in civil and commercial disputes, insurance, employment and labour relations, administrative and regulatory matters, including competition law, and professional and product liability claims and related matters.
They provide top-level advocacy services within and outside the business community, sharing their expertise with skilled professionals in the firm’s other practice areas. They appear at all levels of the federal and provincial courts and participate in dispute resolution proceedings such as mediations and arbitrations. |
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Overview:
As one of Canada’s largest law firms, we know what it takes to create, enhance and protect real business value. With more than 750 business-savvy legal professionals active in key global industries, we provide our clients with pragmatic commercial advice.
We have been a trusted business partner to many of Canada’s largest organizations for over a century, and have built a solid reputation for delivering creative, effective and valuable solutions to complex business matters.
EXPECT INDUSTRY INSIGHT
Clients know they can rely on Gowlings’ professionals to hit the ground running. With a valuable combination of extensive industry insight, tested business acumen and hands-on regulatory experience, we get straight to the heart of your issues.
As a pre-eminent Canadian law firm, our professionals provide valuable counsel on everything from individual contracts to global public offerings. Our world-renowned intellectual property group provides representation on all matters relating to your intangible assets including the enforcement of patents, trade-marks, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets and other intellectual property rights. The strength of our advocacy professionals provides you with expertise in civil and commercial disputes, insurance, employment and labour relations and administrative and regulatory matters.
EXPECT A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Gowlings is – and strives to remain – a great place to work. Our people thrive in an open, respectful and collaborative environment that creates a high-performance culture and fosters passion in our work and pride in our results.
As your trusted advisers, we are committed to fostering an environment of responsibility that guides all of our actions and decisions. We support those in need in a meaningful way through our individual and collective efforts and pro bono services. We have a clear understanding of, and commitment to, our social responsibility to the world in which we work and live.
Gowlings is recognized as one of the Best Employers in Canada for 2012 by Aon Hewitt.
EXPECT EXCELLENT CLIENT SERVICE
We distinguish ourselves in two specific areas:
Strategic, service-driven, team-based approach to the delivery of client service and;
Dedication to the success of our clients
Known as a pioneer in the development of innovative services, we’ll help you find creative solutions that drive business value.
Count on Gowlings for innovation, results and value. |
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History:
In 1887 – just 20 short years after Confederation – the two-person law firm of Henderson and McVeity first opened its doors for business in Canada's capital city of Ottawa, Ontario.
The fledgling firm quickly established a strong reputation as a leading authority in intellectual property, and before long, expanded its practice to offer innovative business law and advocacy services.
As the country grew and business diversified, so did the Firm, building a pre-eminence in all of Canada's key industries including: energy, financial services, government, infrastructure, manufacturing, life sciences and technology.
Today, the Firm – now known as Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP – encompasses more than 2,000 people, including more than 750 legal professionals, in offices across Canada, and in Beijing, Moscow and London.
While much has changed since the early days, the partnership's consistent and passionate devotion to excellence and client service continues to make us one of Canada's most trusted law firms.
PART OF CANADA'S HERITAGE
Over the years, our people helped shape the history of our nation. From facilitating the building of the Confederation Bridge to the passing of landmark Canadian privacy and trade acts, Gowlings' professionals have always been sought out for their creativity, effectiveness and value.
Today, our professionals appear regularly before the Supreme Court of Canada and continue to provide intellectual property, business law and advocacy services to both companies and governments in Canada and abroad. |
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