WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn featured by Law Times in career spotlight
Partner Frank Walwyn was recently featured by Law Times in a career spotlight written by Zena Olijnyk on December 17, 2025. Titled “WeirFoulds lawyer Frank Walwyn: still at the top, […]
WeirFoulds Ranked in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTHA of 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the Firm has been ranked second in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 27th annual ranking of the top 10 planning and development law firms operating in the […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Ocean’s 01: AI Just Proved It Can Pull Off a Crypto Heist
Are fraudsters going to be the next group to lose their jobs to Generative AI (“AI”)? It certainly seems that way with recent reports of AI autonomously designing attacks on […]
Changes Coming into Effect January 1, 2026: Interprovincial Mobility for Regulated Professionals
Effective January 1, 2026, a new “As of Right” framework will apply. This new framework sets out a process for out-of-province individuals who are already certified elsewhere in Canada to […]
WeirFoulds Lawyers Successfully Represent the Ontario College of Pharmacists in a Divisional Court Appeal
WeirFoulds Partner Ben Kates and Associate Uyên Tran have successfully resisted a Divisional Court appeal on behalf of the Ontario College of Pharmacists in Tatla v. Ontario College of Pharmacists […]
WeirFoulds is proud to support United Way Greater Toronto through 2025 fundraising campaign
WeirFoulds is proud to have wrapped up its 2025 fundraising campaign in support of United Way Greater Toronto. This annual initiative is driven by our dedicated United Way Committee, whose […]
Kick Off Right, Toronto: Make Sure Your World Cup Viewing Party Plays by the Lease Rules!
December 5 and 6, 2025 marked major milestones on the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The final groups were drawn on December 5, and the next day FIFA […]
Estate Essentials: What is Probate and Why Should You Know About It?
Understanding probate and what it entails is important whether you are in the process of considering your own estate planning, you are appointed as the estate trustee of an estate, […]
WeirFoulds Partners Benjamin Bathgate and Jessica Stansfield top ranked in Chambers FinTech Guide 2026
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partners Benjamin Bathgate, Chair of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Blockchain and Digital Assets Practice Group, and Jessica Stansfield have […]
Here’s the Drill: The 2025 CCDC 5B Update – Modernized Pre-Construction Services, Payment Structures, and Risk Allocation
The CCDC 5B Construction Management Contract – for Services and Construction is the industry’s standard form agreement for projects where the Construction Manager provides advisory services during pre-construction and then […]
Two WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation
Congratulations to our two partners who have been recognized in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation. The publication features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who work in litigation in Canada and abroad. Our listed […]
Ontario’s First Reprisal Ruling Under the Securities Act: A Compliance Wake-Up Call for Employers
For the first time, in McPherson v. Global Assets Inc.[1], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “SCJ”) interpreted and applied the anti-reprisal provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) (the […]
What Are We Waiting For? A Cautionary Endorsement on Timing, Process, and Priority of Lien Claims Caught in an Insolvency
Introduction In a recent endorsement concerning lien claims in receivership proceedings[1], the court offers a nuanced and pragmatic message for construction stakeholders, insolvency practitioners, and receivers. On one hand, the […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Lexology Index: Canada 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Lexology Index: Canada. Since 1996, the guide has identified the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Don’t Hide Behind the Messenger – ONCA Upholds Judgment Despite Intermediary Conveying Fraudster’s False Messages
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a summary judgment finding several defendants[1] liable for civil fraud, in relation to a $3.2 million warranty repair scheme.[2] Notably, liability was upheld […]