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Barry Leon Named New Head of Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall's International Arbitration Group

 

January 11, 2012

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OTTAWA - January 11, 2012 - Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. is pleased to announce that Barry Leon has been named new Head of the firm’s International Arbitration Group, effective today. Barry continues to lead the firm's top-ranked Canadian-based International Arbitration Group, while founder and previous Group Head Andrew de Lotbinière McDougall becomes Special Counsel to the firm. Andrew will be relocating to Paris in 2012 as an International Arbitration Partner with leading international firm White & Case LLP, giving Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall a valuable presence in Europe. 

Barry Leon is Chair of ICC Canada and is described as “one of the finest counsel in Canada” and a “class act” (Who’s Who Legal, October 2011). He has been an integral part of the Group’s success since he joined shortly after its establishment, and the Group is ranked among the top international arbitration practices in the world in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 100. Barry has more than 30 years of experience as counsel and also serves frequently as an arbitrator and mediator. He will continue to lead the Group's growth and development, focusing both on Canadian clients and clients in other parts of the world.

"I look forward to this next stage in the growth of our International Arbitration Group," says Leon. "After three years, our fundamental strategy remains the same: to provide value to Canadian and international clients around the world by delivering high-quality international arbitration services at a sensible cost. We intend to remain competitive in meeting today’s client demands. With our lower cost structure and fee structure flexibility, we are well-positioned to do so." Adds Leon, "With Andrew’s presence in Paris, Europe will be a particular area of increased focus for us. I look forward to continuing to work with Andrew and to spending more time in Europe in the coming months."

Alongside Barry and Andrew, the International Arbitration Group continues to have further depth and a strong Canadian and international presence with Partner and member of the firm’s Management Committee, R. Aaron Rubinoff. With over 20 years of experience, Aaron is one of the leading counsel in Canada’s National Capital Region and has acted as counsel in a significant number of arbitrations, both international and domestic. He has become increasingly known and active in international arbitration and will be assuming a larger role in the Group.

Firm Chairman and Founding Partner, Thomas A. McDougall, Q.C., is a key Partner and the fourth senior member in the Group. He has acted as counsel in many complex and significant commercial arbitrations, both international and domestic, and in court litigation, encompassing a wide range of industries.

Two full-time international arbitration associates and the firm's other disputes associates are also part of the Group. 

“Our firm strongly supports the growth and development of our International Arbitration Group and is delighted with its success," says Aaron Rubinoff. "Barry has a clear mandate to continue to develop and grow the practice and we are delighted to have Andrew in this new and unique relationship as our Special Counsel. I look forward to my increasing involvement in the Group and am excited by the opportunities that lie ahead."

The Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall International Arbitration Group was established in 2009 with the firm’s commitment to developing a globally competitive international arbitration practice. The Group has been successful from the outset, receiving international recognition and establishing a strong profile, reflected by its ranking in the GAR 100 and its inclusion in Chambers Global, Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, Legal 500, PLC Which Lawyer, Who’s Who Legal, andGuide to the World’s Leading Commercial Arbitration Experts.

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 About Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l.

Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. was established in Ottawa in 1971 as a full-service law firm. The firm's knowledge of Canadian law, and strong alliance with an international business and legal network, has made it one of the largest firms in Canada's National Capital Region with more than 50 legal experts on staff. Practice areas include business law, international arbitration, intellectual property, immigration, commercial litigation and arbitration, commercial real estate development, tax, and personal legal needs. For more information, visit the firm's website at www.perlaw.ca. Perley-Robertson, Hill & McDougall LLP/s.r.l. and White & Case LLP are not associated firms.