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Mar 10, 2023

WeirFoulds welcomes Justice Marie-Andrée Vermette and spotlights women clients and consultants for International Women’s Day 2023

WeirFoulds’ annual celebration of International Women’s Day took place at the firm’s Toronto offices this year on March 1, 2023. The firm had the privilege of welcoming…

Mar 1, 2023

WeirFoulds recognized in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 25 of our lawyers have been recognized in 20 different practice areas in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer…

Feb 17, 2023

WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2023 Arnup Cup competition

WeirFoulds is proud to once again sponsor the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario schools organized each year by The Advocates’ Society. Partner Caroline…

WeirFoulds Hosts King Catering for Black History Month Celebration

On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, WeirFoulds proudly hosted Chef Deon King of King Catering for a Black History Month celebration and culinary experience. As an all-service corporate…

Jan 30, 2023

WeirFoulds welcomes two associates to the firm

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Mark Dzurman – Construction Mark Dzurman is an associate in our…

Jan 13, 2023

WeirFoulds Represents Mink Ventures Corporation in Closing of Qualifying Transaction and Concurrent Financing

On December 23, 2022, Mink Ventures Corporation (“Mink Ventures”) (TSXV: MINK) announced that it had completed its previously announced “Qualifying Transaction” with Voltage Metals Corp. in accordance…

Jan 11, 2023

WeirFoulds welcomes three associates to the partnership

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that on January 1st, 2023, three of our associates became partners. Shawn English – Corporate & Commercial Shawn’s practice primarily focuses on…

WeirFoulds represents Pelangio Exploration Inc. in Closing of Non-Brokered Private Placements

On December 16, 2022, Pelangio Exploration Inc. (“Pelangio”, or the “Company”) (TSXV: PX) announced the final closing of its non-brokered private placement offering of units (“Units”). Pelangio…

Jan 10, 2023

WeirFoulds partners recognized by Lexpert/ALM in 2023 Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that partners Glenn Ackerley, Sandra Astolfo and Lisa Borsook have been listed in the 2023 edition of the Lexpert/American Lawyers Guide to…

WeirFoulds Reaffirms Commitment to Client Security Through SOC 2 Certification

WeirFoulds is proud to announce that the firm’s digital security maintenance and data confidentiality processes have been fully certified as SOC 2 compliant, reaching the Trust Services…

Jan 3, 2023

WeirFoulds Ranked in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTHA of 2022

WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has been ranked third in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 24th annual ranking of the top 10 planning and development law firms…

Dec 7, 2022

WeirFoulds proudly supports the United Way Greater Toronto through two-week fundraising campaign

On Friday, December 2, 2022, WeirFoulds brought its annual two-week fundraising campaign in support of United Way Greater Toronto to a close. The firm’s United Way Committee…

Nov 29, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates to the firm

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Katherine Chan – Municipal Katherine Chan is an Associate in the…

Nov 28, 2022

WeirFoulds Partner Lucinda Main elected to Canadian Tax Foundation’s Board of Governors

WeirFoulds Partner Lucinda (Lucy) Main has been elected to the Board of Governors of the Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF). As a member of the Board, Lucy will…

Nov 23, 2022

Five WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2022 Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation

We congratulate the five WeirFoulds litigators who have been recognized in the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation. The publication profiles Lexpert-ranked lawyers who practice in several…

Nov 21, 2022

WeirFoulds Construction Practice Group Concludes “Tools for Success: Season 4”

The WeirFoulds Construction Practice Group recently wrapped up Season 4 of its popular “Tools for Success” series of webinars, hosted by Partners Krista Chaytor and Jeff Scorgie.…

Nov 15, 2022

WeirFoulds ranked as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2023 by The Globe and Mail

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that we have been recognized with distinction in The Globe and Mail’s Best Law Firms 2023 list in the areas of Administration…

Nov 10, 2022

Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2022

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that twelve of the firm’s lawyers have once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Since 1996 Who’s Who Legal has…

Nov 8, 2022

WeirFoulds represents Nuinsco Resources Limited in Optioning of Sunbeam Gold Project

On October 4, 2022, Nuinsco Resources Limited announced that it had entered into an option agreement with First Class Metals PLC for Nuinsco’s Sunbeam gold project. The…

Oct 31, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes two new partners to the firm

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new partners to the firm in the following practice areas: Max Gennis – Construction Max brings significant experience in representing a…

Oct 20, 2022

WeirFoulds Partner Ben Kates named to CAMAP Board of Directors

We’re pleased to announce that Partner Ben Kates has been named to the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers (CAMAP). CAMAP…

Oct 5, 2022

Two WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2022 Mining and Energy Lexpert Special Editions

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that partners Robert Eberschlag and Janet Bobechko have been recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Mining and Lexpert Special Edition: Energy respectively.…

Sep 29, 2022

WeirFoulds, partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2023

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers. In the 2023 edition, five of our partners…

Sep 19, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes four new associates to the firm

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome four associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Cassidy Kunicyn – Leasing Cassidy is an associate in our Leasing Practice…

Sep 12, 2022

WeirFoulds names Raj Kehar as Co-Chair of Municipal, Planning & Land Development Practice Groups

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Kehar has been named Co-Chair of the firm’s Municipal Practice Group and Planning & Land Development Practice Group. Raj…

Aug 30, 2022

Constitutional Challenge Litigated by WeirFoulds LLP Strikes Down Anti-LGBT Laws in St. Kitts and Nevis

On August 29, 2022, the High Court of Justice in the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis (St. Kitts and Nevis) declared laws criminalizing consensual, private acts…

Aug 25, 2022

50 WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

WeirFoulds congratulates 42 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and eight of our associates and partners on being…

Aug 24, 2022

WeirFoulds Represents Intervening Racialized Clinic Coalition in Toussaint v. Canada

A recent decision issued by Ontario Superior Court Justice Paul Perell made national news by granting Nell Toussaint the right to sue the Canadian federal government for…

Aug 18, 2022

The Best Party on Bay Street Returns: This Law Firm Cocktail Celebrates Caribbean Culture and Turns Toronto Tropical!

The highly anticipated Caribbean Fête, hosted by the Caribbean Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP, returned to Toronto last month after a two-year COVID-induced hiatus. Typically held in…

Aug 16, 2022

WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Cassie Chaloux and Michael Ding

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Cassie Chaloux – Construction Cassie is an associate in our Construction Law…

Jul 28, 2022

WeirFoulds Represents XAU Resources Inc. in Closing of Qualifying Transaction and Concurrent Financing

On June 20, 2022, XAU Resources Inc. (TSXV: GIG) announced that it had completed its previously announced “Qualifying Transaction” with North West Exploration Inc. in accordance with…

Jul 22, 2022

WeirFoulds congratulates Denise Baker and Wayne Egan on being appointed Co-Managing Partners

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that the partnership has appointed Denise Baker and Wayne Egan as Co-Managing Partners, effective July 1, 2022. Wayne has acted as…

Jul 18, 2022

Clare Burns top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for fifth consecutive year

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, a highly experienced litigator and Partner in the Trusts, Wills & Estates Law Practice Group, has been ranked for…

Jul 6, 2022

WeirFoulds celebrates successful challenge to anti-LGBTQ laws in Antigua and Barbuda

On July 5, 2022, Antigua and Barbuda’s High Court of Justice declared laws which criminalize consensual, private, same-sex intimacy between adults to be unconstitutional. With this landmark…

Jun 29, 2022

WeirFoulds lawyers co-author chapter of International Trust Laws

WeirFoulds Partner Lucy Main, Associates Anna Alizadeh and Lori Isaj, and articling student Baldon Mitchell co-authored “Updated Chapter on Canada (update 104)” for the most recent edition…

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