Canada’s Rules on Stablecoins Incoming
Yesterday, the Government of Canada unveiled its first and hotly anticipated budget (the “Budget”).[1] Included in the Budget are plans to pass legislation to regulate fiat-backed stablecoins. Stablecoins are a […]
WeirFoulds receives 32 practice area rankings in 2026 edition of Best Laws Firms – Canada
WeirFoulds is proud to have received 32 practice area rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers. The firm is ranked […]
WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn to receive the Ontario Bar Association’s Award of Excellence in Civil Litigation
WeirFoulds is honoured to announce that Partner Frank Walwyn, LSM has been recognized by the Ontario Bar Association (OBA) as the 2025 recipient of the Award of Excellence in Civil Litigation. […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Witness and Credibility – A Refresher
My purpose in writing this article is to revisit the most important consideration a judge makes when evaluating the reliability and credibility of witnesses, prompted by a recent decision of […]
Estate Essentials: Rule Change — The Rules for Appointing Litigation Guardians Receive an Update
On October 6, 2025, the rules relating to litigation guardianship are receiving a welcome update. Rule 7 of the Rules of Civil Procedure[1] sets out the steps for appointing litigation […]
10 WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2026
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in Chambers Canada Guide 2026. In this year’s edition, 10 of our partners have […]
SCG Legal 2025 Annual Meeting
Partners Krista Chaytor and Steve Doak will speak during the SCG Legal 2025 Annual Meeting, which will be hosted on Thursday, September 18 – Friday, September 19 in Austin, Texas, […]
57 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 48 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 9 lawyers who have been recognized in Best Lawyers: […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Supreme Court grapples with assumed jurisdiction in Italian water taxi accident
In a combative 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada attempts to clarify when a contract made in Ontario creates a real and substantial connection for the purpose of assuming […]
WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns top ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025 for eighth consecutive year
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Clare Burns, a highly experienced litigator and Co-Chair of the firm’s Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, has been ranked for an eighth […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Paul Jacoby, Nikolas Koschany and Fiona Wong to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome three new Associates to the Firm in the following practice areas: Paul Jacoby – Construction Paul Jacoby is an Associate in the Construction Practice Group. […]
Mango Markets Guilty Conviction Overturned on Appeal – Take-aways for DeFi Users Everywhere
The recent decision in United States v. Avraham Eisenberg is making waves in cryptocurrency circles, and highlights the evolving legal challenges posed by decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms.[1] After a jury […]
Litigating Defamation Claims – The Advocates’ Society
Partners Andrew MacDonald and Emma Romano will speak during Litigating Defamation Claims, a webinar that will be hosted by The Advocates’ Society on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Defamation issues are […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Michael Lieberman and Associate Claire Copland to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new lawyers to the Firm in the following practice areas: Michael Lieberman – Real Estate Michael Lieberman is a Partner in the Real Estate […]
Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program – Ontario Bar Association
Counsel Jeff Cowan will take part in the final session of the Foundations in Adjudicative Tribunal Competencies: Certificate Program, a series of eight sessions that will be offered by the […]