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: […]
City Council Passed Commercial Rent Control… and Nothing Changes
On May 23, 2024, Toronto City Council overwhelmingly passed a motion which purported to revolutionize the way commercial leasing is handled in the City… except it had no statutory authority […]
Five WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure
Congratulations to our five partners who have been recognized in the 2024 Lexpert Special Edition: Infrastructure. The special edition features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who assist with infrastructure projects in Canada and abroad. […]
Land & Development Conference 2024 – Canadian Real Estate Forums
Executive Partner Lisa Borsook will serve as a moderator during the Canadian Real Estate Forums’ Land & Development Conference on Tuesday,, May 28, 2024. The conference is Canada’s largest CRE […]
WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook receives OBA Award for Distinguished Service
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Lisa Borsook, the firm’s Executive Partner and Co-Chair of the Commercial Leasing Practice Group, has been recognized by the Ontario Bar Association as one […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 27 of our lawyers have been recognized across 17 different practice areas in the 2024 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
PM Springfest 2024
Partners Chantal deSereville and Robert Eisenberg, alongside Tax Lawyer Michael Ding, will host a session during PM Springfest 2024 on Thursday, May 9th. Every year, PM Springfest brings together property […]
Navigating Unrest: Legal Insights for Commercial Landlords and Tenants Amid Protests
In recent months, commercial landlords and tenants have grappled with the challenge of maintaining a secure retail and office environment amid protests that have unsettled customers and perhaps negatively affected […]
ICSC+Canadian Law 2024
Partners Janet Bobechko, Krista Chaytor, Robert Eisenberg, James Kosa, Karsten Lee and Abbey Sinclair, along with Associates Dylan Dilks and Phil Wallner, will attend the ICSC+Canadian Law 2024 conference on […]
Three WeirFoulds partners recognized by Lexpert/ALM in 2024 Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partners Glenn Ackerley, Sandra Astolfo and Lisa Borsook have been listed in the 2024 edition of the Lexpert/American Lawyers Guide to the Leading 500 […]
The Eight-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer 2024 – Law Society of Ontario
Partner Karsten Lee will serve as Co-Chair for The Eight-Minute Commercial Leasing Lawyer 2024, which will be hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Wednesday, February 28th. Partner Krista […]
Eight WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2024
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in their annual ranking of Canada’s best legal talent. In the Chambers Canada […]
52 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2024 The Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 42 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best […]
Ripped from the Headlines: MLSE Unpaid Tax Dispute Revives the Question – What is the difference between a Lease and a License?
The latest story making the rounds in the Toronto news has been a report that Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment (“MLSE”), the parent company of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, […]