Web Series: Leading Questions – Presented by WeirFoulds Women
Leading Questions is a web series that explores everyday legal issues, hot topics in business and professional development, and more. The series is hosted by Megan Mah and Kayla Theeuwen, […]
WeirFoulds 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 and servicer of […]
WeirFoulds 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 newest addition to […]
WeirFoulds 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 selected based upon […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 28 of our lawyers have been recognized in 17 different practice areas in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
WeirFoulds represents Psyence Group Inc. in listing on the CSE and subsidiary in $9.3M private placement
On January 26, 2021, Psyence Group Inc. (“Psyence”) (CSE: PSYG) announced that its common shares would begin trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange. Psyence listed after completing a reverse take-over […]
WeirFoulds represents Kontrol Energy Corp. in Acquisition of New Found Air
On August 4, 2020, Kontrol Energy Corp. (CSE:KNR)(OTCQB:KNRLF)(FSE:1K8) (“Kontrol” or “Company”) acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of New Found Air for consideration of $2.7 Million; paid as $1.55 […]
WeirFoulds represents Kontrol Energy Corp. in its closing of a private placement
On July 6, 2020, Kontrol Energy Corp. (“Kontrol”) (CSE: KNR, OTCQB: KNRLF, FSE:1K8) closed a private placement offering of units (“Units”). Kontrol raised $1,977,000 from issuing the Units, each of […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 26 of our lawyers have been recognized in 15 different practice areas in the 2020 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
WeirFoulds welcomes financial services and corporate/commercial Partner Daniel H. Thomson
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Daniel H. Thomson (Dan) has joined the firm as a partner in our Financial Services and Corporate Practice Groups. His practice focuses on banking […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 22 of our lawyers have been recognized in 14 different practice areas in the 2019 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
WeirFoulds represents Harte Gold in Comprehensive US$70 Million Debt Financing Package
On June 1, 2018, Harte Gold Corp. (“Harte Gold” or the “Company”) (TSX: HRT / OTC: HRTFF / Frankfurt: H4O) announced it has closed the US$70 million debt financing package […]
A Relief for Lenders: Duty of Good Faith Performance of Contractual Obligations does not Require Lenders to Advance Additional Funds to Borrowers
Since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision in Bhasin v Hrynew1 confirmed the existence of a general duty to perform contracts in good faith, the Canadian legal and business communities have looked to […]
A Matter of “Interest“
In a decision that raised concerns for lenders earlier this year, the Superior Court of Justice held, in Solar Power Network Inc. v. ClearFlow Energy Finance Corp.1, that the provision of […]
The Enforceability of Guarantees given by Officers and Directors of Corporate Borrowers and Sophisticated Individuals
As a mechanism for safeguarding the enforceability of a guarantee, it is common practice for commercial lenders to require that personal guarantors obtain independent legal advice with respect to the […]