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Jul 31, 2018

Congratulations to Marie-Andrée Vermette on Becoming Chair of the Education Standing Committee of The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Marie-Andrée Vermette has been appointed Chair of the Education Standing Committee of The Advocates’ Society (TAS). She will hold the position…

Clare Burns Top-Ranked by Chambers HNW in Private Wealth Disputes Category

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked in the top category in the Private Wealth Disputes — Canada category…

Jul 18, 2018

WeirFoulds congratulates Bianca La Neve on being elected as a Member-at-Large of the OBA’s Trusts and Estates Section Executive

Congratulations to Bianca La Neve, Partner, Wills and Estates, on being elected as a Member-at-Large of the Trusts and Estates Section Executive of the Ontario Bar Association…

Jul 16, 2018

WeirFoulds congratulates Lisa Danay on being appointed as Vice-Chair of the OBA’s Information Technology and Intellectual Property Law Section

WeirFoulds congratulates Lisa Danay, Associate, information technology and intellectual property, on being appointed to the role of Vice-Chair of the Executive of the OBA’s Information Technology and…

Jun 25, 2018

WeirFoulds Partners listed in 2018 Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada

We are pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley, Raj Anand and Lisa Borsook, are listed in the 2018 Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada. Glenn…

Jun 20, 2018

Caroline Abela Receives 2018 Lexpert® Zenith Award Celebrating Mid-Career Excellence

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that our partner, Caroline Abela, was selected as a 2018 Lexpert® Zenith Award winner. Winners of this award were selected based on achievement and…

Jun 14, 2018

WeirFoulds Congratulates Megan Mah on being elected and appointed to two OBA Law Sections

Congratulations to Megan Mah on being elected to the Executive of the OBA’s Labour & Employment Law Section and appointed to the Constitutional, Civil Liberties & Human…

Jun 12, 2018

Faren Bogach elected to OBA Construction & Infrastructure Law Executive (2018-2019)

Congratulations to Faren Bogach in being elected to the Executive of the OBA’s Construction & Infrastructure Law section for the coming year. As Executive-at-Large, Faren will play…

WeirFoulds Congratulates All Nominees and Winners at the 2018 CGCA Awards

WeirFoulds congratulates all of the nominees and winners at the 2018 Canadian General Counsel Awards (CGCA). WeirFoulds is a proud sponsor of the Mid-Market Excellence category at…

Jun 11, 2018

WeirFoulds Congratulates Caroline Abela on becoming Vice-Chair of the Estates Litigation Practice Group, The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that partner Caroline Abela has been appointed Vice-Chair of the Estates Litigation Practice Group, The Advocates’ Society (TAS). Caroline will hold the…

WeirFoulds Women Spearheaded a Collaborative Effort with Girls E-Mentorship

WeirFoulds’ Associates Megan Mah and Kayla Theeuwen spearheaded a collaborative effort with Girls E-Mentorship (GEM) to offer an afternoon of speed mentoring to high school girls in…

Jun 5, 2018

Sandra Astolfo Inducted into the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers as a new Fellow

Sandra Astolfo has been inducted into the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers as a new Fellow. We congratulate Sandra on receiving this well-deserved professional recognition. The formal…

Jun 4, 2018

The lesser of two evils and the Three Hour Rule: An overview of employer obligations on Election Day in Ontario

While many employers eagerly await the outcome of the Ontario general provincial election on Thursday June 7, 2018 and its potential ramifications for their businesses, employers in…

May 14, 2018

WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2018 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory

Glenn W. Ackerley, Raj Anand, Sandra Astolfo, Denise Baker, Lisa A. Borsook, Clare E. Burns, Jeff G. Cowan, M. Jill Dougherty, Lori M. Duffy, Robert Eberschlag, Bryan Finlay QC, Jordan Glick, Nikiforos Iatrou, James G. Kosa, Barnet H. Kussner, W. A. Derry…

May 11, 2018

WeirFoulds win in Ontario Court of Appeal case means more independence for Ontario municipalities

On January 29, the Ontario Court of Appeal unanimously upheld a lower Court decision giving municipalities the right to decide for themselves how much parkland they will…

Apr 24, 2018

Queen’s Law Instagram Takeover

Queen’s Law Instagram Takeover Proud Queen’s Law alumni, WeirFoulds Litigation and Construction Law Associate Sierra Bilyk, chronicles a “day in the life” on Instagram. Queen’s law aims to showcase…

Apr 18, 2018

WeirFoulds Women holds clothing drive for Dress for Success Toronto and Dress Your Best Toronto

Associates Kayla Theeuwen and Megan Mah, members of the WeirFoulds Women group (WFW), recently spearheaded a firm-wide clothing drive to collect donations of professional attire to be…

Apr 17, 2018

WeirFoulds Congratulates Raj Anand for Receiving the 2018 OBA Award for Distinguished Service

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Raj Anand, Senior Partner and Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada, will be the recipient (along with Justice Michael…

WeirFoulds Boosts Its Information Technology and Intellectual Property Practices Welcoming James Kosa, Lisa Danay and Thomas Wong

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that James Kosa, Lisa Danay and Thomas Wong have joined the firm in the Information Technology and Intellectual Property Group. Commenting on…

Apr 11, 2018

WeirFoulds partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed to the first Board of Governors for the Université de l’Ontario français

WeirFoulds partner Marie-Andrée Vermette appointed to the first Board of Governors for the Université de l’Ontario français WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Marie-Andrée Vermette has been…

Apr 10, 2018

Rob Eberschlag, Corporate, Commercial and Securities Lawyer, Joins WeirFoulds

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Rob Eberschlag has joined the firm as a partner in the Corporate and Securities Groups. Rob is recognized for his more…

Apr 3, 2018

WeirFoulds Partner David Brown Joins the Board of Directors of Angel Investors Ontario

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that partner David Brown has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Angel Investors Ontario (formerly known as “Network of Angel…

Mar 15, 2018

Glenn Ackerley receives 2017 Canadian Construction Association Award of Recognition

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Glenn Ackerley is the winner of the 2017 Canadian Construction Association (CCA) Manufacturers, Suppliers and Services Award of Recognition. The award recognizes individuals,…

Mar 6, 2018

The WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group brings Carnival spirit to Bay Street

On Thursday, 22 February, the WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group brought the Carnival spirit to Bay Street with steel pans, jerk chicken and dancing at the WeirFoulds 2018…

Feb 14, 2018

Preparing for Adjudication? How to Govern Yourself Accordingly

The Construction Act is on its way to Ontario, and with it comes the advent of adjudication. As many will already know or soon find out, Ontario’s adjudication process will…

Feb 9, 2018

WeirFoulds is a Proud Sponsor of the Arnup Cup 2018

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…

Feb 7, 2018

WeirFoulds Lawyers Named Acritas Stars

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that four WeirFoulds lawyers have been recommended as outstanding lawyers in Acritas Stars rankings for 2018. Acritas conducts global research interviews…

Feb 1, 2018

WeirFoulds continues to support the Black Law Students’ Association of Canada

WeirFoulds is proud to sponsor the 2018 Black Law Students’ Association of Canada (BLSA Canada) Julius Alexander Diversity Moot.

Jan 22, 2018

The Interface between Competition and Intellectual Property Law OBA Panel featuring Nikiforos Iatrou

WeirFoulds Student at Law Kelsey K. Gordon penned a summary of the November 22, 2017 panel discussion “Driving Competition: The Interface between Competition and Intellectual Property Law”…

Jan 18, 2018

In memory of the Honourable Allan McNiece Austin

It is with great sadness that we note the passing of our friend and esteemed colleague, the Honourable Allan McNiece (Mac) Austin, on January 12, 2018.

Jan 15, 2018

Susan Han Profiled in the Private Capital Markets Association (PCMA) Magazine

WeirFoulds Partner Susan Han was featured in the Private Capital Markets Association of Canada (PCMA) Member Spotlight feature in the Private Capital Markets magazine Winter 2017 edition.

Dec 20, 2017

WeirFoulds Tree for Covenant House

WeirFoulds is proud to continue our support of Covenant House Toronto and help them help young people move from life on the street to a life with a future.

Dec 13, 2017

WeirFoulds Partners Named in the 2018 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

We are pleased to announce that Glenn W. Ackerley, Lisa A. Borsook, and Bryan Finlay QC have been ranked in the Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500…

Nov 28, 2017

WeirFoulds is proud to support the 19th Annual Canadian Private Equity Summit

WeirFoulds is once again a platinum sponsor of the Annual Canadian Private Equity Summit and Gala.

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Congratulations to Marie-Andrée Vermette on Becoming Chair of the Education Standing Committee of The Advocates’ Society

WeirFoulds Partners listed in 2018 Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Lawyers in Canada

Faren Bogach elected to OBA Construction & Infrastructure Law Executive (2018-2019)