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Sep 6, 2017

WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela is the Co-Chair of the ABA-SIL – International Private Client Committee (IPCC)

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Caroline Abela has been appointed the Co-Chair of the ABA Section of International Law – International Private Client Committee.

Sep 5, 2017

WeirFoulds recognized once again as the top Ontario regional firm in Canadian Lawyer’s survey

WeirFoulds LLP is delighted to announce that we have once again been recognized by our peers and colleagues as the number one Ontario regional law firm in Canadian Lawyer’s 2017 survey.

Aug 29, 2017

Nikiforos Iatrou and Kayla Theeuwen contribute to Today’s General Counsel

WeirFoulds partner Nikiforos Iatrou and associate Kayla Theeuwen contributed to the Aug/Sept issue of Today’s General Counsel with their article, “‘Umbrella Damages’ Forecast for Canada: Cross-border sellers beware “.

Aug 25, 2017

WeirFoulds Partners Listed in Lexpert Report On Business – Infrastructure Special Edition 2017

We are pleased to announce that five partners are listed in the 2017 Lexpert Special Edition on Canada’s Leading Infrastructure Lawyers.

Aug 22, 2017

WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in 2018 Best Lawyers® in Canada Directory

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 34 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada.

WeirFoulds lawyers recognized as Toronto “Lawyers of the Year” by Best Lawyers® in Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley and Christopher Tzekas have each been recognized as “Lawyer of the Year – Toronto” in the 2018 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada.

Aug 8, 2017

WeirFoulds congratulates Raj Anand on being named one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for 2017

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Raj Anand, a senior partner and Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada, has been named as one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for 2017 in the Human Rights, Advocacy and Criminal law category.

Aug 1, 2017

Clare Burns co-authors article for estates practitioners on dealing with unusual assets

WeirFoulds litigation partner Clare Burns co-authored an article for The Lawyer’s Daily.

Jul 17, 2017

WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela Appointed Chair of the OBA Trusts and Estates Law Section

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that partner Caroline Abela has been appointed Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Law Section.

WeirFoulds Represents Lonestar West in in a $43 Million acquisition by Clean Harbors

On July 17, 2017 Clean Harbors, Inc. (Clean Harbors) (NYSE: CLH) and Lonestar West Inc. (Lonestar) (TSX.V: LSI) reported the completion of their previously announced transaction whereby Clean Harbors has acquired Lonestar.

Jul 14, 2017

Caroline Abela co-writes about third party funding in estates litigation in the latest edition of the OBA Section Insider: Trusts and Estates Law

WeirFoulds partner Caroline Abela contributed an article to the latest edition of the OBA’s Section Insider: Trusts and Estates Law discussing the prevalence of third party funding agreements in the Canadian market.

Jul 12, 2017

Marie-Andrée Vermette contributes an article on access to justice in French for Advocacy Matters

WeirFoulds litigation partner Marie-Andrée Vermette is a contributor to the July 2017 edition of Advocacy Matters, one of the newsletters produced by The Advocates’ Society.

Jul 11, 2017

WeirFoulds Welcomes Students from the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) Annual Summer Job Program

WeirFoulds is a proud to continue supporting and participating in the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) annual Summer Job Program (SJP).

Jul 10, 2017

WeirFoulds is Proud to Support Wayne’s Road Hockey Warriors (WRHW)

WeirFoulds is proud to support Wayne’s Road Hockey Warriors (WRHW). WRHW is a ball hockey tournament started by NHL player Wayne Simmonds that is designed to provide opportunities…

Caroline Abela contributes to the ABA-SIL – International Private Client Committee (IPCC) Summer 2017 Newsletter

Jul 5, 2017

WeirFoulds Represents Harte Gold in the Closing of a $25 Million Bought Deal Private Placement

On Tuesday, July 5, 2017, Harte Gold Corp. (the “Company”) (TSX: HRT / OTC: HRTFF/ Frankfurt: H4O) completed its previously announced bought deal private placement financing, selling…

Jun 26, 2017

WeirFoulds is Proud to Support the 13th Canadian General Counsel Awards

WeirFoulds is proud to continue our support for the Canadian General Counsel Awards (CGCA). CGCA is Canada’s only national program designed exclusively to recognize excellence in the in-house counsel community.

WeirFoulds Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette elected as a Director of the Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario

WeirFoulds is proud to announce that litigation partner Marie-Andrée Vermette has been elected a Director of the Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario (AJEFO). The Board of Directors is responsible for managing and supervising the activities and affairs of the AJEFO.

Jun 13, 2017

WeirFoulds Partners Listed in Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers

We are pleased to announce that Nikiforos Iatrou, Edmond Lamek and Ryan Morris are listed in the Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers.

May 11, 2017

Securities Lawyer Susan Han Joins WeirFoulds

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Susan Han has joined the firm as a partner focusing on transaction-oriented securities work, including advising on the forming of investment vehicles (investment funds and non-investment funds) for mid-market sponsors. The addition of Susan to WeirFoulds adds to our already deep rooted experience in securities and corporate law, and further expands our service capabilities to our clients.

May 10, 2017

Lyn Townsend to be Honoured with 2017 Cambridge Award

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Lyn Townsend will be presented with the 2017 Cambridge Award at this year’s Planning & Development Forum.

May 9, 2017

24 WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that 24 of our lawyers have been recognized as “Leading Practitioners” in the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.

Apr 25, 2017

WeirFoulds Boosts its Health Law, Regulatory and Public Policy Practice with the Addition of John Risk

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that John Risk has joined the firm as a partner focusing on regulatory agencies, health law and policy, and privacy. The addition of John to WeirFoulds adds to our already deep rooted experience in these areas further expanding our capabilities.

Apr 24, 2017

Benchmark Canada Recognizes Seven WeirFoulds Lawyers

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that seven partners have been listed in the 5th edition of Benchmark Canada, the Guide to Canada’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys. Benchmark…

Apr 12, 2017

WeirFoulds LLP Celebrates International Day of Pink

The colour pink took over the WeirFoulds office today for the International Day of Pink, as we joined together to take a united stand against Bullying, Discrimination, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Transmisogyny across the world.

Mar 20, 2017

WeirFoulds Proudly Supports the Sopinka Cup 2017

WeirFoulds is proud to continue its long-standing support of the Sopinka Cup, Canada’s national trial advocacy competition, organized by The Advocates’ Society, and funded by the American College of Trial Lawyers. The Cup bears the name of the Honourable Justice John Sopinka, Q.C., one of the few lawyers to be appointed directly from practice to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Mar 8, 2017

WeirFoulds Celebrates International Women’s Day

WeirFoulds LLP has a long standing and strong commitment to supporting women in the workplace.

Mar 3, 2017

WeirFoulds Recognized as a Proud Supporter of the Progress Place Transitional Employment Program

WeirFoulds was honoured by Progress Place for our Leadership as an Employment Partner at their first annual Taking Care of Business Breakfast. WeirFoulds is a proud supporter of Progress Place and has been a part of the Transitional Employment Program for several years.

Feb 14, 2017

WeirFoulds is a Proud Sponsor of the Arnup Cup 2017

WeirFoulds is proud to continue to sponsor the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario law schools, organized by The Advocates’ Society. The Cup bears the name of the Honourable John D. Arnup, O.C., Q.C., who for many years sat as a distinguished member of the Court of Appeal for Ontario following a career at WeirFoulds as one of Canada’s finest litigation counsel.

Feb 10, 2017

Michael Swartz is the Winner of the 2016 TCIC Chancellor’s Award of Excellence

Michael Swartz, a construction partner at WeirFoulds, has been selected by the Toronto Construction Association (TCA) Nominations & Awards Committee as the winner of the 2016 TCIC Chancellor’s Award of Excellence.

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WeirFoulds recognized once again as the top Ontario regional firm in Canadian Lawyer’s survey

Marie-Andrée Vermette contributes an article on access to justice in French for Advocacy Matters

WeirFoulds Welcomes Students from the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) Annual Summer Job Program

WeirFoulds is Proud to Support Wayne’s Road Hockey Warriors (WRHW)

WeirFoulds is Proud to Support the 13th Canadian General Counsel Awards

WeirFoulds Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette elected as a Director of the Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario

Lyn Townsend to be Honoured with 2017 Cambridge Award

WeirFoulds Boosts its Health Law, Regulatory and Public Policy Practice with the Addition of John Risk

WeirFoulds LLP Celebrates International Day of Pink

WeirFoulds Celebrates International Women’s Day

WeirFoulds Recognized as a Proud Supporter of the Progress Place Transitional Employment Program

WeirFoulds is a Proud Sponsor of the Arnup Cup 2017

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Lisa Borsook has advice for young lawyers in Precedent JD Magazine

WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela is the Co-Chair of the ABA-SIL – International Private Client Committee (IPCC)

WeirFoulds recognized once again as the top Ontario regional firm in Canadian Lawyer’s survey

Nikiforos Iatrou and Kayla Theeuwen contribute to Today’s General Counsel

WeirFoulds Partners Listed in Lexpert Report On Business – Infrastructure Special Edition 2017

WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in 2018 Best Lawyers® in Canada Directory

WeirFoulds lawyers recognized as Toronto “Lawyers of the Year” by Best Lawyers® in Canada

WeirFoulds congratulates Raj Anand on being named one of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for 2017

Clare Burns co-authors article for estates practitioners on dealing with unusual assets

WeirFoulds Partner David Brown Joins the Empire Club of Canada Board of Directors

WeirFoulds Partner Caroline Abela Appointed Chair of the OBA Trusts and Estates Law Section

WeirFoulds Represents Lonestar West in in a $43 Million acquisition by Clean Harbors

Caroline Abela co-writes about third party funding in estates litigation in the latest edition of the OBA Section Insider: Trusts and Estates Law

Marie-Andrée Vermette contributes an article on access to justice in French for Advocacy Matters

WeirFoulds Welcomes Students from the Law in Action Within Schools (LAWS) Annual Summer Job Program

WeirFoulds is Proud to Support Wayne’s Road Hockey Warriors (WRHW)

Caroline Abela contributes to the ABA-SIL – International Private Client Committee (IPCC) Summer 2017 Newsletter

WeirFoulds Represents Harte Gold in the Closing of a $25 Million Bought Deal Private Placement

WeirFoulds is Proud to Support the 13th Canadian General Counsel Awards

WeirFoulds Partner Marie-Andrée Vermette elected as a Director of the Association des juristes d’expression française de l’Ontario

Raj Anand contributes to Rule of Law: 150 Years after Confederation

WeirFoulds Partners Listed in Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers

Securities Lawyer Susan Han Joins WeirFoulds

Lyn Townsend to be Honoured with 2017 Cambridge Award

24 WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

Lisa Borsook Honoured by Canadian Civil Liberties Association for Excellence in Law

WeirFoulds Boosts its Health Law, Regulatory and Public Policy Practice with the Addition of John Risk

Benchmark Canada Recognizes Seven WeirFoulds Lawyers

WeirFoulds LLP Celebrates International Day of Pink

Caroline Abela honoured as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

WeirFoulds Proudly Supports the Sopinka Cup 2017

WeirFoulds Celebrates International Women’s Day

WeirFoulds Recognized as a Proud Supporter of the Progress Place Transitional Employment Program

WeirFoulds is a Proud Sponsor of the Arnup Cup 2017

Michael Swartz is the Winner of the 2016 TCIC Chancellor’s Award of Excellence

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