Our History
Cohen, Plutko and Partners LLP is the oldest independent law firm in Ottawa and is one of the oldest law firms Ottawa. Ambition, empathy and integrity underpin everything we do. It all starts with our purpose. We recognise that to make the difference to our clients, we need to care about the issues that matter to them. Our independence gives us the freedom to shape our own definition of success that is fit for the modern world and not driven by financial metrics alone. Our open and inclusive culture leads to great outcomes for clients - innovation, quality and trust.
We go the extra mile to deliver the right outcomes for our clients. We understand what matters, a team that can master the issues. We challenge the status quo and take an innovative approach to delivering client experience and legal services. Over several decades, as the City of Ottawa grew from a village to a town to a city, the firm not only increased in size, but it developed the expertise required to service its clients’ needs. We are a business that cares. We are here for our clients when it matters most. Your problem is our problem, your success our success. With our expertise and experience we help people and businesses at every stage of their journey.
We are experts at what we do, with knowledge, insight and action you can trust. We listen and take the time to understand market conditions and industry trends. We offer recommendations that deliver results.
We get it done
We help clients turn their ambition into reality. We have the skills to face the expected and the unexpected. With over 200 years in business we have long standing client relationships and a reputation built on quality, integrity and results.
Cohen, Plutko and Partners LLP. A culture fit for the modern world where difference is strength. Culture is one of the most important aspects of business success. It is often the reason people join and leave organisations and why some businesses fail while others thrive. Our culture is always evolving but some key elements have remained constant throughout our long history – delivering to high standards, doing the right thing and supporting each other. Today we pride ourselves in having a collaborative and inclusive culture that promotes ambition, empathy and integrity.
We don’t shelter our people from challenges. We face them together and work through them, often treading outside traditional thinking to solve problems. We are constantly reading the world around us, adapting, evolving, growing, building our resilience and learning to recognise opportunities early. We know that people are our greatest asset which is why creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to fulfil their potential is so important to us. We nurture talent, celebrate our differences, promote continuous improvement and collaborate to innovate.