Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

Gowlings is one of Canada's largest law firms, with over 750 professionals in offices across the country and in Moscow, London and Beijing. Recognized for excellence in business law, advocacy and intellectual property law, Gowlings offers dedicated industry expertise in a number of sectors, including energy, mining, infrastructure, life sciences, government, financial services, technology and manufacturing, and in areas such as corporate finance and M&A, transfer pricing and tax, patents and trade-marks, and occupational health and safety. The firm provides legal services in Canada, the UK, and Russia and the CIS through the entities Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP, Gowling Lafleur Henderson s.e.n.c.r.l., s.r.l., Gowlings (UK) Inc., and Gowlings International Inc. In 2011, the firm opened the Gowlings International Inc. Beijing Representative Office. For more information, visit www.gowlings.com.

As a global law firm, Gowlings counsels clients in the United States, Europe, Mexico, Latin America, China and the Pacific Rim, as well as those doing business in Canada. The firm's award-winning Moscow office advises on intellectual property law in Russia and the CIS, while the London office works with clients on energy, infrastructure and contentious intellectual property matters in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. In recognition of China's global influence and Gowlings' commitment to China-Canada relations, the Gowlings International Inc. Beijing Representative Office provides on-the-ground liaison and coordination for Chinese and Canadian companies interested or engaged in international business and investment. From patent and copyright law to corporate finance and M&A advice, Gowlings' full-service platform can address all client needs.

There is a reason that Gowlings is consistently ranked among Canada's top law firms: its culture of innovation encourages professionals to think differently about client issues and challenges them to create effective and valuable solutions.

Year after year, Gowlings' professionals and practice areas are recognized by some of the world's most respected legal publications. In addition to appearing in The Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory and The Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, Gowlings is featured in numerous international publications, including Chambers and Partners, Managing Intellectual Property, The Best Lawyers in Canada and Who's Who Legal, and has been named one of the Best Employers in Canada by Aon Hewitt.

Gowlings provides effective legal solutions. With a comprehensive and integrated service offering, the firm is uniquely qualified to help clients succeed — no matter where business takes them.

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