SCG Legal named a Band 1 leading law firm network by Chambers Canada 2020
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that SCG Legal has been recognized as a Leading Law Firm Network by Chambers Canada 2020. The firm is a proud member of this international […]
Daily Commercial News spotlights Sandra Astolfo, 2019 recipient of the OBA’s construction and infrastructure law excellence award
Dan O’Reilly of Daily Commercial News spoke with WeirFoulds Partner, Sandra Astolfo, after she was awarded with the 2019 Construction and Infrastructure Law Award of Excellence by the Ontario Bar Association. […]
Time Off to Vote: An Overview of Employer Obligations on Election Day
As Canadians head to the polls for the federal election on Monday, October 21st, employers should be aware of their obligations to employees under the Canada Elections Act. Pursuant to […]
Webinar: Employment Law Seminar
This employment law seminar covers a variety of topics including executive compensation, surviving the litigation process, workplace harassment investigations and termination clauses. Topics and Speakers: Introduction Daniel Wong, Partner and […]
Webinar: Arbitration Clauses
This webinar deals with general considerations with respect to proceeding to arbitration, the jurisdiction of the arbitrator, appeal rights, and the legislative framework for the enforceability of arbitration clauses in […]
WeirFoulds welcomes five new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome five new associates to the firm: Alexandra DiCenzo – Commercial Leasing Alexandra has a range of experience in corporate and commercial property matters, including real […]
WeirFoulds recognized in 2020 Chambers Canada Guide
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2020 edition, five of our partners are […]
Janet Sim provides comment to The Globe and Mail on how to buy a home for your adult children
Partner Janet Sim of WeirFoulds’ Estates, Trusts and Charities Practice Group recently provided comment to The Globe and Mail’s Anna Sharratt on the topic of: the right way to buy […]
40 lawyers from WeirFoulds recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2020
WeirFoulds congratulates 40 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 63 rankings in 23 specialty areas – a […]
Onboard Maiden: A sailboat, an adventure, and a cause
The cure for anything is saltwater—sweat, tears, or the sea. – Isak Dinesen Perhaps it is a bit of a cliché, but I’ll admit that this is one of my […]
Long-Term Care Homes Public Inquiry Recommends Systemic Changes In Response to Wettlaufer Offences
On July 31, 2019, the final report and recommendations of the Long-Term Care Homes Public Inquiry were released. The Inquiry, which had a two-year mandate, was charged with investigating the […]
WeirFoulds welcomes four new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome back four of our former articling students as associates. Paul Conrod, Satnam Dosanjh, Talia Rotman and Alvin Yau also summered with the firm before their […]
An Employee’s Retirement Plans Do Not Determine The Reasonable Notice Period
On May 23, 2019, G.T. Trotter J.A., writing for a unanimous Ontario Court of Appeal, released his decision in Dawe v The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada, overturning the […]
Fraudulent communication claiming to be from WeirFoulds
We have been informed by members of the public in both the USA and Canada that fraudulent emails and faxes regarding unclaimed insurance payments are being received from a source […]
Clare Burns top-ranked once again in Chambers High Net Worth Guide
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a second consecutive year in the top band of the Private Wealth Disputes – […]