Jun 18, 2025
In the latest episode of CL Talk, Canadian Lawyer’s podcast, Tracy Ross, senior vice president and deputy general counsel at RBC, unpacked the legal complexities behind RBC’s landmark $13.5 billion acquisition of HSBC Bank Canada. Ross shared a behind-the-scenes look at how her team executed the most significant banking transaction in Canadian history – over a single long weekend – while keeping the rest of the bank’s legal operations running at full speed. She also reflected on leadership, succession planning, and how RBC’s legal group is evolving alongside the bank’s broader innovation and growth strategies. RBC was awarded the 2025 M&A Deal of the Year, Banking & Financial Services Law Department of the Year and the Canadian Law Department of the Year at the Canadian Law Awards in May.
May 05, 2026
A coach, speaker and former Bay Street lawyer on why it is not just about knowing the law
May 04, 2026
Hear how a leading Canadian deal lawyer is using AI to sharpen strategy, not replace it.
Apr 22, 2026
CIB’s chief legal and information officer talks housing, Indigenous equity, trade and AI
Apr 07, 2026
The Stewart McKelvey strategy chief joins CL Talk to unpack AI, mentorship, and the new skill set juniors need
Mar 17, 2026
The legal academic speaks about a tool she is developing to flag suspect audio, video and documents
