Canada: Performance

The role of general counsel has changed considerably over the past decade. Where legal departments once operated primarily as internal advisors — reviewing contracts, managing disputes, ensuring compliance — today's senior in-house lawyers are increasingly expected to function as strategic business partners. They sit on executive committees. They advise on capital allocation and organizational design. They are present not just when legal issues arise, but at the table where the business is shaped.

This January, Alexa Translations reached an important milestone as we continued to deepen our presence in the United Arab Emirates and the broader Gulf region.

On July 14, 2025, we discussed Justice Steele's order in the Earth Boring et al. CCAA proceeding which stayed claims against performance bonds.