Jun 27, 2022Several WeirFoulds lawyers to serve as OBA Law Section executives for 2022-2023 term WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections as Law Section executives…
Jun 23, 2022WeirFoulds welcomes new partner Ben Kates to its Regulated Professions and Industries Practice Group WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Ben Kates has joined the partnership effective June 6, 2022. As the newest addition to the partnership, Ben brings a…
Jun 20, 2022WeirFoulds welcomes Lia Boritz as a Partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Lia Boritz has rejoined WeirFoulds as a partner in its Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Practice Group effective June 1,…
Jun 16, 2022Eight WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in double Lexpert Special Edition Congratulations to our eight lawyers who have been recognized in the 2022 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure, which profiles lawyers practicing in the areas of Construction Law, Infrastructure Law,…
Frank Walwyn to receive the Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Frank E. Walwyn has been chosen as the 2022 recipient of The Eric Hoaken Excellence in Mentoring Award. Frank will…
Jun 10, 2022WeirFoulds’ Gregory Richards receives the 2020 Joel Kuchar Award at Awards Gala WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Counsel Gregory Richards, former managing partner, chair of the partnership, and head of the litigation practice, was presented with the 2020…
May 31, 2022The Prosperity Project Reflects on Two Years of Helping Women Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic Two years ago, The Prosperity Project (TPP) was started by Pamela Jeffery at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. A not-for-profit organization, TPP was founded with a…
May 20, 2022WeirFoulds – Ontario Law Firm of the Year 2022 WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as “Ontario Law Firm of the Year” by the Canadian Law Awards. The in-person Awards Gala…
May 11, 2022WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns named Honorary Alumnus of Wycliffe College WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Clare Burns, Partner in our Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, was made an Honorary Alumnus of Wycliffe College at the…
May 9, 2022WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Kirk Brown and Dylan Dilks WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the Construction Law Practice Group: Kirk Brown Kirk is an Associate in our Construction Law Practice…
Apr 21, 2022WeirFoulds represents Massey Capital in deal to acquire SMS Machine Tools Limited On April 4, 2022, it was announced that Massey Capital, a private investment firm, closed a deal to acquire SMS Machine Tools Limited (“SMS”), an industry-leading distributor…
Apr 18, 2022WeirFoulds welcomes associate Seth Holland to the Labour and Employment Law Practice Group WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Seth Holland as an Associate to the firm’s Labour and Employment Law Practice Group. Seth practices in all areas of labour, employment,…
Apr 8, 2022WeirFoulds welcomes Carleigh Bassett as a Partner in its Private Equity Practice Group WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Carleigh Bassett has rejoined WeirFoulds as a partner in its Private Equity Practice Group, effective March 28, 2022. As the…
Mar 28, 2022WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Delara Emami and Jeremy Power WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Delara Emami – Private Equity Delara is an associate in our Private…
Mar 3, 2022WeirFoulds Partner Robert Eisenberg participates in the Queen’s Law Shadow Program The Queen’s Law Shadow Program matches first-year law students with employers to learn first-hand how to navigate law school and the job search process. Robert Eisenberg, Partner…
Mar 2, 2022WeirFoulds Partner Lorraine M. Fleck recognized in the 2022 edition of the WTR 1000 WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Lorraine M. Fleck, Partner in our Technology and Intellectual Property Practice Group, has earned a Bronze ranking in Enforcement and a…
Mar 1, 2022WeirFoulds stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine WeirFoulds stands in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, those in the surrounding regions, and everyone affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including colleagues and clients in…
Feb 28, 2022WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Kelsey L. Ivory and Vipal Jain WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Kelsey L. Ivory – Regulated Professions and Industries Kelsey L. Ivory is…
Feb 25, 2022WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 30 of our lawyers have been recognized in 19 different practice areas in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was…
Feb 17, 2022WeirFoulds represents Freed Grand Park Development Inc. in sale of $129M Master-Planned Community in Toronto’s Mimico neighbourhood On February 15, 2022, Minto Communities GTA announced that it acquired a Master-Planned Community in Toronto’s Mimico neighbourhood for a total of $129M. WeirFoulds represented the vendor,…
WeirFoulds Associate Claire McNevin discusses protections for adults without capacity with Lexpert Magazine On February 16, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published an article authored by Claire McNevin, Associate in WeirFoulds’ Wills, Trusts and Estates and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. In her…
WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2022 Arnup Cup competition WeirFoulds is proud to sponsor the Arnup Cup, an annual trial advocacy competition for Ontario law schools, organized by The Advocates’ Society. The competition took place on…
Feb 1, 2022WeirFoulds EDI 2021 Year in Review As we settle into 2022, our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (“EDI”) Committee is reflecting on its accomplishments in 2021 and setting goals for the upcoming year. Part…
WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho appointed to the Registrar’s Committee WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Philip Cho’s nomination to the 2022 Registrar’s Committee was approved by Chief Justice Morawetz. The Registrar’s Committee is a sub-committee of…
Jan 31, 2022Ontario Environment Industry Association releases climate resilient infrastructure report with the leadership of WeirFoulds Partner Janet Bobechko On January 28, 2022, the Ontario Environment Industry Association (“ONEIA”) released a report titled, Resilient Infrastructure, Resilient Economy, Resilient Future: Exploring Ontario’s climate vulnerability and the case…
Jan 24, 2022WeirFoulds welcomes new partner Lorraine M. Fleck to its Technology and Intellectual Property Law Practice Group WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Lorraine M. Fleck has joined the partnership effective January 10, 2022. As the newest addition to the partnership, Lorraine brings…
Jan 11, 2022WeirFoulds represents Orford Mining Corp. in a $4.4M private placement On December 22, 2021, Orford Mining Corp. (Orford Mining) (TSXV: ORM) announced that it closed a non-brokered private placement raising gross proceeds of $4,437,902.61 from the sale of flow-through shares…
Jan 4, 2022WeirFoulds welcomes 15 former associates to the partnership WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 15 of our former associates have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2022. Each of our newest additions to the partnership…
Dec 30, 2021WeirFoulds Ranked First Place in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTHA of 2021 WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has been ranked first in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 23rd annual ranking of the top-10 planning and development law firms…
Dec 17, 2021WeirFoulds welcomes associate Lori Isaj to the Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Lori Isaj as an Associate to the firm’s Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Lori practiced at a…
Dec 15, 2021Partner Raj Anand appointed to the Discipline Committee of the College of Patent Agents and Trademark Agents WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Anand has been appointed as a member of the inaugural Discipline Committee of the College of Patent Agents and…
Dec 13, 2021WeirFoulds Associate Dana Kriszenfeld discusses the present and future of psilocybin as a medical treatment in Canada with Lexpert Magazine On December 13, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published an article authored by WeirFoulds Associate Dana Kriszenfeld from our Private Equity Practice Group and Articling Student Emma Brown. In their article, Dana…
Dec 7, 2021WeirFoulds Associate Agatha Wong discusses defamation in the digital age in article published by Lexpert Magazine On December 6, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published an article authored by WeirFoulds associate Agatha Wong from our Commercial Litigation Practice Group. In the article, Agatha provides an…
Dec 1, 2021WeirFoulds represents StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. in $4.2M private placement On November 26, 2021, StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. (“StageZero”) (TSX: SZLS) announced that it closed its previously announced private placement of its Common Shares and Warrants to purchase Common…
Nov 25, 2021WeirFoulds litigators recognized in 2021 Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation Congratulations to our six litigators who have been recognized in the 2021 Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation. The publication features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who work in litigation in Canada…