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Sep 17, 2020

WeirFoulds welcomes six new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome back five of our former articling students as associates and welcome one new associate to the firm. They join WeirFoulds in the…

Sep 14, 2020

SCG Legal recognized as a leading law firm network by Chambers Canada 2021

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that SCG Legal has been recognized as a Leading Law Firm Network by Chambers Canada 2021. The firm is a proud member of this international network…

Sep 10, 2020

UWI MonaLaw Master Class Series – Corporate Insolvency Law

On September 10th, Nadia Chiesa, Partner and Co-Chair of the WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group, will join the University of the West Indies for its MonaLaw Master Class…

Aug 10, 2020

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;…

Jul 20, 2020

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…

Jul 7, 2020

WeirFoulds represents StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. in $4.6M public offering

On June 29, 2020, StageZero Life Sciences Ltd. (“StageZero”) (TSX: SZLS) completed a public offering of 66,176,100 units (the “Units”) at a price of $0.07 per Unit…

Jun 30, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Antibe Therapeutics in $28.75M bought deal public offering

On June 30, 2020, Antibe Therapeutics Inc. (“Antibe”) (TSXV: ATE) announced that it closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of units (the “Units”) raising aggregate gross proceeds…

Jun 23, 2020

Demand Without Supply: Preparing for Supply Chain Issues on Construction Projects

Construction is now an essential workplace, and although all work is allowed to start or continue, it is not business as usual. The continuing local and global…

Jun 3, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Pelangio Exploration Inc. in closing of non-brokered private placements

On May 27, 2020, Pelangio Exploration Inc. (“Pelangio”, or the “Company”) (TSXV: PX) announced the final closing of its non-brokered private placement offering of hard-dollar units (“HD…

May 13, 2020

WeirFoulds represents Canadian Orebodies Inc. in its Acquisition of Hemlo Area Properties from O3 Mining Inc.

On May 8, 2020, Canadian Orebodies Inc. (“CORE”, or the “Company”) (TSXV: CORE) completed the acquisition of the West Hemlo and North Hemlo properties (collectively, the “Properties”)…

May 1, 2020

How “Non-Essential” Businesses can Manage Ontario’s Business Restrictions during COVID-19

On March 24, 2020, the Province of Ontario declared a state of emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act[1] in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Apr 27, 2020

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…

Apr 22, 2020

Freeze (or Re-Freeze): Come Out of the COVID-19 Crisis With Your Hands Up (in a Victory Pose!)

With the exception of a few businesses (e.g., hand sanitizer and toilet paper manufacturers), the COVID-19 crisis has had a material detrimental impact on the current value…

Apr 15, 2020

New CSA, TSX, TSX-V and Legislative Measures Provide Guidance to Public Companies

To mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Public Health Ontario recommends practicing physical distancing, which includes avoiding large gatherings. In light of these recommendations, reporting issuers must re-consider…

Mar 30, 2020

Blanket Relief for Certain Regulatory Filings as a Result of COVID-19

As previously discussed, the Canadian Securities Administrators (the “CSA“) issued notices laying out measures the CSAs would take in order to assist market participants with the challenges…

Mar 20, 2020

COVID-19 Updates: Canadian Securities Regulators and Exchanges

As the world fights to stop the spread of COVID-19 by implementing social distancing measures, companies are faced with the challenges of ensuring the health and safety…

Feb 5, 2020

Webinar Series: Beware of Boilerplate

The WeirFoulds Commercial Litigation Group presents a series of webinars based on a highly popular previous client seminar entitled “Beware of Boilerplate: What you need to know…

Dec 12, 2019

WeirFoulds represents Crédit Mutuel Equity in $30 million investment deal in Care Health Group

On December 3, 2019, it was announced that Crédit Mutuel Equity, one of the largest banking groups in France, invested $30 million in the independent pharmacy chain,…

Nov 20, 2019

21st Annual Canadian Private Equity Summit

The 21st Annual Canadian Private Equity Summit will be held in Toronto on November 20, 2019. WeirFoulds Partner David Brown will chair the event and provide opening…

Oct 30, 2019

A Workable Compromise: “Client Focused” Reforms Finalized

The prolonged effort on the part of Canadian regulators to elevate the statutory standard of conduct required of financial advisors and other registrants and the equally sustained…

Oct 24, 2019

Commercial Litigation Seminar | Pre-Litigation Positioning: Tips for Improving Your Case

WeirFoulds’ Commercial Litigation Practice Group is hosting their Fall 2019 Seminar and Networking Reception on October 24, 2019 in Toronto. Join us to hear from our commercial…

Sep 15, 2019

53rd Annual National Workshop – Canadian Property Tax Association

The Canadian Property Tax Association will host its 53rd Annual National Workshop in St. John’s, Newfoundland, from September 15 to 18, 2019. The focus topic of this…

Aug 28, 2019

WeirFoulds represents Antibe Therapeutics in $8M public offering

On August 13, 2019, Antibe Therapeutics Inc. (“Antibe”) (TSXV: ATE) announced that it closed its previously announced public offering of units (the “Units”) raising aggregate gross proceeds…

Aug 21, 2019

40 lawyers from WeirFoulds recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2020

WeirFoulds congratulates 40 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. We have proudly earned 63 rankings in 23 specialty…

Aug 1, 2019

WeirFoulds represents XAU Resources Inc. in recent IPO

On July 18, 2019, XAU Resources Inc. (TSXV: GIG.P) announced its completion of an initial public offering of 4,411,500 common shares of the Corporation (the “Common Shares”)…

Jun 18, 2019

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…

Jun 14, 2019

WeirFoulds congratulates the winners of the 2019 Canadian General Counsel Awards

WeirFoulds congratulates all of the nominees and winners at the 2019 Canadian General Counsel Awards (CGCA). The firm is a proud sponsor of the Mid-Market Excellence category…

Jun 12, 2019

The Six-Minute Business Lawyer 2019 – Law Society of Ontario

Partners Philip Cho and Susan Han have been invited to participate in the Law Society of Ontario’s Six-Minute Business Lawyer 2019 event. Philip Cho will provide a…

May 6, 2019

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…

May 1, 2019

WeirFoulds simplifies registration process for dealers and advisors

From complex forms and documents to tax and other commercial issues, the registration process of dealers and advisors comes with a variety of risks and challenges. WeirFoulds…

Mar 26, 2019

WeirFoulds represents Pelangio Exploration in acquisition and private placement

On December 10, 2018, Pelangio Exploration Inc. (PX:TSX-V; OTC PINK:PGXPF) announced the completion of its acquisition of 2522962 Ontario Inc. (5SD Capital). WeirFoulds Partner Robert Eberschlag represented…

Mar 22, 2019

Budget 2019 In-Depth: Pending Proposals to Limit Preferential Tax Treatment of Employee Stock Options

The 2019 Federal Budget announced the Canadian government’s intent to limit the preferential tax treatment afforded to employee stock options that are granted to “high income individuals…

Mar 14, 2019

Breakfast Seminar at Arbitration Place: In Conversation with Secretary General Sue-Hyun Lim, KCAB International

Partner Susan Han has been invited to speak as part of a panel discussion at the March 14th Breakfast Seminar at Arbitration Place: In Conversation with Secretary General…

Mar 11, 2019

WeirFoulds represents Antibe Therapeutics Inc. in completion of $5.75-million bought deal public offering

On February 27, 2019, Antibe Therapeutics Inc. (TSXV: ATE, OTCQB: ATBPF) announced that it closed its previously announced bought deal public offering of 23,000,000 units of the…

Mar 4, 2019

WeirFoulds welcomes three new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Alyssa Armstrong, Cecile Ko Brock and Daniel P. Tessaro have joined the firm as associates. Alyssa Armstrong Alyssa joins the Professional…

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