WeirFoulds lawyers published in Your Guide to Charitable Giving & Estate Planning Fall 2024 Edition
Partner Lucy Main, Co-Chair of WeirFoulds’ Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, and Articling Student Yatin Sidhu were recently published in the Fall 2024 edition of Your Guide to Charitable […]
WeirFoulds ranked in 36 practice areas in 2025 edition of Best Laws Firms – Canada
WeirFoulds is proud to have been ranked in 36 practice areas in the inaugural 2025 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers. The firm […]
27th Estates and Trusts Summit – Law Society of Ontario
Partners Clare Burns and Andrea McEwan will attend the 27th Estates and Trusts Summit, which will be hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Tuesday, October 22 – Wednesday, […]
Nine WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in Chambers Canada Guide 2025. In this year’s edition, nine of our partners […]
Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery Miami – C5 Communications
Partner Benjamin Bathgate will speak during the 13th edition of Fraud, Asset Tracing & Recovery, while will be hosted by C5 Communications in Miami, Florida on Thursday, October 24 – […]
Out of Control? – Recent Changes to the Competition Act and their Potential Impact on Commercial Leasing
Changes to the Competition Act In the landscape of Canadian commerce, maintaining fair competition is important to fostering economic growth and protecting consumer interests. Through two pieces of legislation in […]
59 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 49 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best Lawyers: […]
The Buildings Show 2024
Partners Glenn Ackerley and Jeff Scorgie will attend The Buildings Show 2024 as speakers on Wednesday, December 4 – Friday, December 6, 2024. For over 35 years, The Buildings Show […]
Significant Changes to Planning: Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act
On June 6, 2024, Bill 185, also known as the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (“Bill 185”), received Royal Assent. Bill 185 is another piece of […]
The First Home Savings Account – A Key to Savings for First-Time Home Buyers
With the increase in housing prices, the announcement of the First Home Savings Account (“FHSA”) in 2023 was welcome news for many Canadians. Not only does this type of account […]
Ontario’s Bill 194 Proposes New Requirements Regarding Cybersecurity and the Use of Artificial Intelligence
On May 13, 2024, the Government of Ontario tabled Bill 194, also known as the Strengthening Cyber Security and Building Trust in the Public Sector Act, 2024. Bill 194 develops […]
CIQS Congress 2024
Partner Sandra Astolfo will speak during the CIQS Congress 2024 on Thursday, June 20th – Saturday, June 22nd. The theme of this year’s event is “Canadian Construction: Paradigm Shift or […]
Privacy and AI: Key Takeaways From Ontario IPC’s Investigation on the Use of AI Tools
Background In our technology-driven world, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) is undeniable. AI tools can simplify tasks, boost efficiency, and enable new possibilities that were previously out of reach. […]
Estates Freezes for Beginners (Litigation Issues) – Issues in Family and Estates Law
Partners Clare Burns and Jonah Waxman will speak during Estate Freezes for Beginners (Litigation Issues), the ninth and final installment of Wagner Sidlofsky LLP’s “Issues in Family and Estates Law” […]
Some Recent Wins for WeirFoulds’ Municipal, Planning and Land Development Practice Group
The Municipal, Planning and Land Development Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP has recently been successful in several relevant cases before the Ontario Land Tribunal. In December 2023, Partners Raj Kehar […]