MONTREAL--7 Nov--CNW-AsiaNet/InfoQuest The Honourable Donald J. Johnston, P.C. Q.C., a founding partner and now counsel to the law firm Heenan Blaikie, will be receiving the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun of Japan. This decoration will be presented to Mr. Johnston by His Majesty The Emperor during a ceremony on November 7 at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The Order of the Rising Sun was established in 1875. It is the second most prestigious Japanese decoration and the highest one that can be bestowed on a non-Japanese. It is awarded for exceptional civil or military merit. Previous recipients include scholars, diplomats and politicians who have made a significant contribution to Japanese culture and society. General Douglas MacArthur is one of the most widely known recipients. This decoration is awarded to Mr. Johnston in consideration of his ten years of accomplishments as Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Now over 425 lawyers strong, Heenan Blaikie provides sought-after expertise in business law, labour and employment law, litigation, taxation, entertainment law and intellectual property. We deliver comprehensive legal advice and innovative business solutions to clients across the country and abroad from our offices located in Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia. We are, more than ever, a partner of choice for companies and organizations focused on tomorrow's world. SOURCE: HEENAN BLAIKIE CONTACT: Marie R?millard, Marketing & Communications, Heenan Blaikie, (514) 846-2297, Fax (514) 921-1297, [email protected] --Distributed by AsiaNet ( www.asianetnews.net )--