Marco Mendicino’s move to Cassels has been profiled by The Globe and Mail it is most recent Legal Moves column.
Writes Robyn Doolittle: “As the prime minister’s chief of staff, Marco Mendicino was at the table with senior White House officials and developed personal relationships with the individuals involved in trade negotiations.… And as of Monday, Mr. Mendicino will be bringing that inside knowledge to Cassels Brock & Blackwell as a senior counsel and strategic adviser.”
Says Kristin Taylor, Managing Partner: “Bringing Marco on to advise our clients is a tremendous opportunity for Cassels. He has a unique skill set that brings together law, business, government – it offers insight into how important institutions work in Canada.”
Adds Noble Chummar, Deputy Managing Partner: “It’s not every law firm that has someone who has represented Canada at the highest levels of diplomacy and has sat at the table with current Fortune 500 CEOs and world leaders.”
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