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 they may face […]
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 of their employees […]
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 about common contract […]
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, Care Health Group, […]
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 campaign by industry […]
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 of $8,050,000 (the […]
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 areas – a […]
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”) at a price […]
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 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 at this annual […]
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 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 makes the process […]
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 Pelangio Exploration in […]
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 employed at large, […]
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 Company at a […]