October 18, 2010


Toronto (Canada) - Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, announced today that Martin Denyes has been elected as the firm's new Ontario Regional Managing Partner effective February, 2011.

Martin will replace Wally Palmer who has served as the Ontario Regional Managing Partner since February 2006. Wally is stepping down in February 2011 and will be returning to his practice with the firm.

Since joining Fasken Martineau in 1989, Mr. Denyes has earned a reputation for helping employers solve their workplace crises, for his signature style in assisting employers manage risk and for guiding executives in their complex working relationships.

"I am delighted to have been selected by my peers to lead our Ontario offices," said Mr. Denyes. "Wally has done an outstanding job over the past five years and I look forward to working with him during the transition period. Our firm is enjoying tremendous growth in Ontario and internationally, and I am excited about our future," added Mr. Denyes.

"I want to thank Wally for his outstanding service and dedication to the firm. He is an outstanding lawyer and has been a tremendous leader for us over the past five years," said David Corbett, Firm Managing Partner. "Martin is a terrific choice to now take on this leadership role, having already distinguished himself in our Labour and Employment practice and as a member of our Finance Committee and U.S. business development initiative."

About Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Fasken Martineau is a leading international business law and litigation firm. With over 650 lawyers, the firm has offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Paris and Johannesburg. For additional information, please visit the firm's website at www.fasken.com.