Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Reflecting our breadth and depth of expertise and our commitment to legal excellence, this year’s Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory ranks 212 Blakes lawyers in 49 practice areas. Congratulations to this leading group! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hleJ35 #CanadianLawyers #LegalExcellence #BlakesMeansBusiness

We were proud to sponsor the Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers (Ontario Chapter)’s annual conference and gala. FACL is a diverse coalition of Asian Canadian legal professionals dedicated to promoting equity, justice and opportunity for Asian Canadian legal professionals and the broader community. This gathering was an incredible opportunity to support and celebrate the advancement of diverse leaders in the legal community. A big thank-you to FACL Ontario for hosting such a meaningful event, and to everyone who helped make it a success. Pictured: Jenny L. Huang (FACL BC president), Tony Fan, Calvin Lei, David (Zhongan) Zhang, Cedric Kim and Karl Qin. #FACL2025 #DiversityInLaw #LegalCommunity

We are pleased to announce that Blakes Partner and litigator David Tupper has been inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. The invitation-only fellowship acknowledges exceptional trial lawyers from Canada and the United States who have demonstrated the very highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, integrity, professionalism and collegiality. An award-winning lawyer, David has devoted 30 years to representing clients in high-stakes corporate-commercial litigation matters. https://bit.ly/3QzYdl9 Congratulations, David, on this well-deserved recognition. #ClassActions #Litigation #BlakesMeansBusiness

The Government of Canada has released updated guidelines for the national security review of foreign investments. Investors looking to acquire or establish a business in Canada should be mindful of updates to the review process under the Investment Canada Act. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XA9fdP #CompetitionLaw #ForeignInvestment #BlakesMeansBusiness

Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, has announced a ban on U.S.-based companies taking part in government procurements for the duration of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Our team explores the multilateral trade agreements governing public procurement and the questions on how this ban may be implemented. Read more: https://bit.ly/4kt2TGT #Procurement #Infrastructure #BlakesMeansBusiness

As we celebrate International Women's Day, Blakes proudly highlights the impact of Women@Blakes, our long-standing initiative dedicated to supporting the advancement of women in law and business. Since 2007, Women@Blakes has fostered meaningful opportunities for women through recruitment, professional development, mentorship and leadership initiatives like Women GCs on Boards, Stepping Up: Preparing to be a GC, Women in Leadership and other business-focused programming. Through these programs and more, we continue to help build a profession where women may thrive, lead and shape the future of law. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41rHM0m #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInLaw #DiversityInLeadership

In this issue of the #BlakesWeeklyDigest newsletter: Canada releases updated guidelines for the national security review of foreign investments; B.C. proposes consumer protection reforms that would restrict certain contract terms; Canada’s interprovincial trade agreements and protections come into focus as Canadian businesses look to expand their national footprint; Ontario bans U.S.-based companies from participating in government procurements amid tariff tensions; our new guide provides an overview of the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act; and U.S. tariffs and Canadian counter-tariffs continue to evolve. Looking for more timely industry news and legal analysis delivered to your feed? Subscribe to our Weekly Digest to receive Blakes Insights on topics that matter most to your business. #BlakesMeansBusiness

Catch up on the top litigation trends and developments to watch in 2025. Check out our curated collection of insights from the Blakes Litigation & Dispute Resolution team: https://bit.ly/3F3dU1n #Litigation #DisputeResolution #BlakesMeansBusiness

We are pleased to share that Blakes Partner Lara Friedlander?has been?appointed?as a judge of the Tax Court of Canada. This achievement reflects her outstanding contributions to Canadian tax law over more than 25 years. We are proud to have been part of?her journey and are confident that she will serve?the judicial system?with the same thoughtful and principled approach that has defined her career. Congratulations, Lara! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hflrHY #TaxLaw #JudicialAppointments #BlakesMeansBusiness

New U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods have taken effect, along with Phase 1 of Canada’s counter-tariffs on certain U.S. goods. Canadian and U.S. businesses should ensure that their customs brokers apply the correct tariff codes for imports into both countries. Read our full bulletin alert: https://lnkd.in/dfdnahak Our team is closely monitoring these developments, and we will continue to provide updates through our Cross-Border Tariffs Topic Centre: https://lnkd.in/dkEzKerY #InternationalTrade #Tariffs #BlakesMeansBusiness