24th Annual OBA Franchise Law Conference
Partner Arturo Pugliese will speak during the 24th annual OBA Franchise Law Conference, which will be hosted by the Ontario Bar Association’s Franchise Law Section on Thursday, November 27, 2025. […]
10 WeirFoulds partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2026
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized by Chambers and Partners in Chambers Canada Guide 2026. In this year’s edition, 10 of our partners have […]
ICSC+Canadian Law 2025
Partners Janet Bobechko, Krista Chaytor, Robert Eisenberg, Karsten Lee and Abbey Sinclair, along with Associates Alyssa Armstrong, Arman Poushin and Phil Wallner, will attend the ICSC+Canadian Law 2025 conference on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
WeirFoulds recognized in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 25 of our lawyers have been recognized in 20 different practice areas in the 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was selected based […]
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, […]
50 WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates 42 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and eight of our associates and partners on being recognized in the […]
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 […]
Further Changes to COVID-19 Rent Support Measures
Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change as new Regulations are made. As Canada enters yet another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government (the […]
A Rose by Any Other Name: Federal Government Announces New Targeted COVID-19 Rent Support Measures
(Originally published on November 9, 2021, updated on November 30, 2021) Please note that all of the information contained herein is based on a bill introduced to Parliament by the […]
WeirFoulds welcomes five new associates
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome five new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Abby Benattar – Technology & Intellectual Property Law Abby is an associate in the […]
Best Lawyers in Canada recognizes 50 WeirFoulds lawyers in 2022 edition including the new Best Lawyers Ones to Watch category
WeirFoulds congratulates 45 of our lawyers on being recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada and five of our senior associates on being recognized in the Best […]
Change of Plans – New Amendments to Ontario’s Planning Act and their Impact on Commercial Leasing
Background Although frequently ignored by leasing professionals (and even some lawyers!), the Planning Act prohibits leases in Ontario from having a term longer than 21 years (including potential extensions/renewals) unless […]