Dentons Canada LLP announced that Calgary-based partner George Antonopoulos has been appointed as national and global energy sector lead in Canada, effective Feb. 22

Dentons Canada LLP announced that nine legal professionals from Cassels, Brock & Blackwell LLP, consisting of five partners, three associates and one law clerk, have joined the firm to bolster its insurance capabilities

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP announced that three new partners have joined the firm

DLA Piper (Canada) LLP announced that Jerritt R. Pawlyk has joined the firm as a partner in its Edmonton office

DuMoulin Black LLP, a Vancouver-based firm, announced that Garrett Lee and Gavin Mah have joined, effective Jan. 1

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP announced that it has appointed​Brian Thiessen as the new managing partner in its Calgary office, effective Jan. 1

BKS Law announced that Brent Ellwyn has joined the firm, which is based in Surrey, B.C., as a partner. Ellwyn has merged his firm, Strive Law, with BKS Law, effective Jan. 1

Harper Grey LLP, which is based in Vancouver, announced that three new partners have joined the firm, effective Jan. 1

MLT Aikins LLP announced that 15 new partners have joined the firm, effective Jan. 1

Cochrane Saxberg Johnston Johnson and Scarcello LLP announced that Murray Sinclair has joined the firm as general counsel in its office in Winnipeg, Manitoba, effective Aug. 3