WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as “Ontario Law Firm of the Year” by the Canadian Law Awards. The virtual Awards Gala took place on October 6, 2020.
Candidates for this award have offices in Ontario and offer a wide range of legal services. They are judged on the quantity, quality, importance and innovativeness of legal work performed during the calendar year of 2019.
“We are honoured to be recognized as a leader in the Ontario legal profession and this accolade is especially significant during these unprecedented times,” says Wayne Egan, Managing Partner. “Thank you to our clients and peers who continue to take the time to express their appreciation for the quality of legal service provided by WeirFoulds. And thank you to our colleagues who continue to be dedicated in tailoring their skills to not only meet, but exceed, individual client needs in an accessible and creative manner.”
We are also very pleased to congratulate our client, Bell Canada, for receiving the Canadian Law Department of the Year Award. The Legal and Regulatory department of Bell Canada (Bell Legal) provides legal guidance and negotiates highly complex agreements relating to Bell services to Bell’s large corporate organizations, public and government entities, and financial institutions. Congratulations to the team at Bell on this well-deserved recognition.
Finally, we’d like to congratulate our clients and colleagues that received the Award of Excellence in the following categories:
- Law Department Leader of the Year – Jennifer Suess, RioCan
- Law Department Innovation Award – Gian King, GS1Canada
- Woman of the Year – Faren Bogach, Partner, WeirFoulds
Congratulations to all the finalists and award recipients!