Fact Sheet

The Firm

• On March 1, 2000, the law firms of Ladner Downs (Vancouver) McMaster Gervais (Montreal), Scott & Aylen (Ottawa) and Howard Mackie (Calgary), Borden & Elliott (Toronto) merged to create a single national firm, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG).
• BLG, one of the largest law firms in Canada, has offices in Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, and Waterloo Region.
• In July 2002, BLG acquired Armstrong Perkins Hudson LLP, a Calgary-based law firm bringing extensive experience in the corporate securities practice. This firm was the largest securities boutique in Western Canada.
• In 2003 BLG expanded into the Waterloo area with its acquisition of Armstrong & Associates, an intellectual property law boutique.

BLG Professionals

• The firm employs approximately 2100 people across the country. Over 750 of those are professionals, and 422 are partners.

BLG Management

• National Managing Partner - Sean Weir
• Managing Partner, Toronto - Robert Bell
• Managing Partner, Montréal - John Murphy
• Managing Partner, Ottawa - Marc M. Jolicoeur
• Managing Partner, Calgary - David C. Whelan 
• Managing Partner, Vancouver - Deborah Overholt
• Honourary Co-Chairs - Douglas H. Mitchell and David W. Scott, Q.C. 

Professional Excellence Program
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Professional Expertise

The American College of Trial Lawyers

Founded in 1950, the American College of Trial Lawyers comprises the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only to experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality.

Borden Ladner Gervais lawyer David W. Scott, Q.C., is a past President of the American College of Trial Lawyers. BLG is also home to eight fellows.

• Patrick G. Foy, Q.C.
• Gerald W. Ghikas, Q.C.
• J. Bruce Carr-Harris
• David W. Scott, Q.C.
• William L.N. Somerville, Q.C., F.A.C.T.L.
• Alex K. Paterson, O.C., O.Q., Q.C.
• Frank R. Foran, Q.C.
• Guy J. Pratte

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