WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Fabiola Bassong to the Construction Practice Group
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Fabiola Bassong as an Associate in the Construction Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, Fabiola practised as an Associate at a boutique litigation firm […]
WeirFoulds associate Cassie Chaloux appointed to The Advocates’ Society’s Young Advocates Standing Committee
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that associate Cassie Chaloux has been appointed to a two-year term on The Advocates’ Society’s Young Advocates Standing Committee (YASC). With a practice encompassing all […]
Seven WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2024-2025 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that several of our lawyers have been elected to the OBA’s Law Section executives for the 2024-2025 term, commencing September 1, 2024. Michael Ding, Associate, […]
WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley named President of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Glenn Ackerley, Chair of the firm’s Construction Practice Group, has been elected President of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers (CCCL). Glenn assumed […]
The Buildings Show 2024
Partner Glenn Ackerley will attend The Buildings Show 2024 as a speaker on Wednesday, December 4 – Friday, December 6, 2024. For over 35 years, The Buildings Show has delivered […]
Construction Law Symposium – Ontario Bar Association
Partner Brian Kuchar will serve as a program co-chair for Construction Law Symposium: ADR Best Practices and Current Market Trends, a program that will be hosted by the OBA Construction […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Narmada Gunawardana and Hayden Trbizan to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Narmada Gunawardana – Municipal, Planning and Land Development Narmada Gunawardana is an Associate in […]
The Usual Suspects: The Contract Documents You May Not Have Noticed – The Construction Institute of Canada
Partners Jeff Scorgie and Michael Swartz will present during The Usual Suspects: The Contract Documents You May Not Have Noticed, an instructor-led live webinar that will be hosted by The […]
So You Have An Insurance Policy on the Project: Now What? – The Construction Institute of Canada
Partners Raj Datt and Michael Swartz will present during So You Have An Insurance Policy on the Project – Now What?, an instructor-led live webinar that will be hosted by […]
Preventing and Managing Discrimination and Harassment in the Construction Industry – The Construction Institute of Canada
Partners Al Formosa and Megan Mah will present Preventing and Managing Discrimination and Harassment in the Construction Industry, an instructor-led live webinar that will be hosted by The Construction Institute […]
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 […]
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. […]
A Cheat Sheet for Commercial Litigators: Key Procedural Differences Between Lien Actions and Other Actions
As a commercial litigator in Ontario, it is more than likely that a construction dispute will come across your desk. While there are many nuances to lien actions that are […]
CANECT 24
Partners Janet Bobechko and Jeff Scorgie will attend the CANECT Environmental Compliance and Due Diligence Training Event on Tuesday, April 23rd – Thursday, April 25th, 2024. Since 1992, CANECT courses […]
Here’s the Drill: The Court in Sjostrom Sheet Metal Ltd. v. Geo A. Kelson Company Limited Confirms That a Cost-Plus Contract is Not Equivalent to a Blank Cheque
Cost-plus arrangements are a common form of construction contract between project owners and contractors in Canada. These agreements create unique benefits and risks which should be carefully considered before entering […]