Skip Navigation Insights Show / Hide menu Join Blakes Show / Hide menu Contact Show / Hide menu Toronto Calgary Vancouver Montréal Ottawa New York London Media Centre Show / Hide menu Latest News Frequently Asked Questions Client Web Log In English Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Show Menu Contact / Media Centre / Latest News / 2021 Blakes Becomes First Canadian-Based Law Firm to Sign On to Mindful Business Charter October 8, 2021 A new initiative, Blakes Mindset, will serve as the Firm’s platform for reducing unnecessary stress and promoting the mental health and well-being of its people. Toronto – Blakes is proud to announce that it is the first Canadian-based law firm to sign on to the Mindful Business Charter (MBC), joining leading global businesses and law firms in a collective commitment to reduce unnecessary stress and cultivate effective teamwork. The Firm also introduced Blakes Mindset, an initiative to support these goals over the long term. “Innovation comes in many shapes. At Blakes, this focus on smart collaboration reinforces our long-standing commitment to fostering the health and productivity of our teams,” said Bryson Stokes, Firm Managing Partner. “Enhancing the way we work together will benefit our Firm, our people and our clients.” The core principles of the MBC and Blakes Mindset are openness and respect, improved communication, respect for working hours and considerate delegation of tasks. “The Charter is simple — be more mindful, more aware, of the impact we have on each other and give each other the permission to talk about it, to be brave, and to ask for what we need to enable us to function at our best and to thrive,” said Richard Martin, on behalf of the MBC initiative. “The times through which we are all living continue to challenge the notion of work and of workplace. There could not be a more opportune moment for Blakes to join the movement and we are so pleased to have them on board and contributing to the collective efforts of all the signatories.” You can find out more about Blakes Mindset here. About Blakes At Blakes, we serve a diverse national and international client base. Our integrated network of offices provides clients with access to the Firm's full spectrum of capabilities in virtually every area of business law. Thanks to our clients, Blakes continues to receive awards and top rankings in 2021. For the seventh time and sixth consecutive year, Blakes was named the leading law firm brand in the Thomson Reuters Canada Law Firm Brand Index (formerly, Acritas Canadian Law Firm Brand Index). We also received the most top-tier rankings by practice area of any Canadian law firm for the fifth consecutive year in Chambers Canada: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business. More information on Blakes is available on our website or by following us on LinkedIn. Share this page Comment on a News Story and Media Inquiries Blakes has legal experts in all offices dedicated to helping you quickly. If you need comment on today's news or for any media request, please contact: Nathan Baker Specialist, Communications & Public Relations +1-416-863-2989 nathan.baker@blakes.com Charles Sieuw Manager, Marketing Communications and Public Relations +1-514-982-4026 charles.sieuw@blakes.com Mathieu Rompré Director, Firm Marketing Communications, PR & Quebec Business Development +1-514-982-5085 mathieu.rompre@blakes.com Latest News September 7, 2021 Lawyers of Asian Heritage Launch New Affinity Groups at Blakes NEWS February 25, 2021 Blakes Makes Long-Term Commitment to Black Future Lawyers NEWS January 18, 2021 12 Blakes Lawyers Join Firm Partnership NEWS MORE NEWS Quick Links Insights Lex Mundi Locations Find a Person Expertise Employee Access Daily Screening Alumni Blakes Nitro Join Blakes Legal Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Accessibility Email Fraud Connect with Us Connect with us on Linkedin Follow us on Twitter Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to us on YouTube © Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. All Rights Reserved. 2021 This website uses cookies to help the site work properly, enhance your experience and help us learn what information interests you. These cookies include targeted media cookies and advanced analytics cookies. For more information see our Cookie Policy. To opt out of cookie tracking please Dismiss and accept the cookie policy