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Feb 12, 2019

The Advocates’ Society Medal – Presented to Bryan Finlay, Q.C.

Bryan Finlay, Q.C. will be awarded The Advocates’ Society Medal at a special dinner on February 12, 2019. The Advocates’ Society Medal is the highest expression of…

Jan 7, 2019

WeirFoulds welcomes three new partners

WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Richard Arezes, Conor Dooley and Sylvain Rouleau have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2019. Our three newest additions to…

Dec 13, 2018

WeirFoulds partners ranked in 2019 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada

Once again, WeirFoulds congratulates Glenn W. Ackerley, Lisa A. Borsook, and Bryan Finlay on their inclusion in the Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in…

Dec 3, 2018

WeirFoulds partners listed in the Lexpert Special Edition – Litigation

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Bryan Finlay QC, Derry Millar, Greg Richards and Frank Walwyn are recognized in the 2018 Lexpert® Special Edition – Canada’s Leading…

Nov 20, 2018

Keys, Please: The Econolodge Park-and-Fly Conundrum

On October 19, 2018, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in 3091 5177 Québec inc. (Éconolodge Aéroport) v. Lombard General Insurance Co. of Canada, 2018 SCC…

Nov 1, 2018

Privacy Breaches: New Mandatory Notification Requirements Under PIPEDA

As of November 1st, 2018 new mandatory breach notification and record-keeping requirements under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA“) and the Breach of Security Safeguards Regulations came into…

Oct 22, 2018

WeirFoulds Partner David S. Brown establishes the Mac Urquhart PhD Award in Economics at Queen’s University

We are pleased to announce that Partner and Chair of the Private Equity Group, David S. Brown, has established the Mac Urquhart PhD Award in Economics at…

WeirFoulds recognized in 2019 Chambers Canada Guide

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business. In the 2019 edition, three of…

When the Deal Goes South: Deposits, Unconscionability, and Relief from Forfeiture

Recent cases from the Ontario Court of Appeal address issues regarding deposits in failed purchase and sale transactions. An examination of these cases provides guidance regarding the…

Oct 19, 2018

WeirFoulds welcomes Marie-Pier Nadeau to the Subrogation & Recovery Practice Group

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Marie-Pier Nadeau has joined the firm as a part of the Subrogation & Recovery Practice Group. Marie-Pier has a thorough understanding…

Oct 15, 2018

Misnomers and Misdescriptions: The “Litigation Finger Test” to the Rescue!

In the last month, the Court of Appeal decided two cases based on the “litigation finger test”.[1] The litigation finger test can assist a plaintiff in cases of misdescription…

Oct 14, 2018

Cambridge Forum – Senior Estate and Trust Practitioner’s Forum

WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns will speak at the Cambridge Forum. Clare will speak on the topic, “Litigators Love Witness Examinations!”. Challenging, engaging, and stimulating, the invite-only forums…

Oct 11, 2018

Beyond borders: Where in the world is… Kayla Theeuwen?

WeirFoulds Associate Kayla Theeuwen has packed her bags and jetted off to Jamaica. No, not for a client matter – this trip is different from the ones…

Sep 21, 2018

WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn will speak at the OECS Bar Association’s Regional Law Conference in St. Kitts

WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn will speak at the OECS Bar Association’s 15th Regional Law Conference in St. Kitts, which runs from September 14-16, 2018. The theme of…

Sep 20, 2018

Government “Policy” Decisions Do Not Always Trump Judicial Review

A change in government and its policies can impact business dramatically, and often with unintended consequences. In some cases, the result is intended. In matters of a…

Sep 19, 2018

WeirFoulds welcomes four new associates

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that four new associates have joined our team of lawyers this month after summering and articling at the firm. We are excited…

Sep 11, 2018

WeirFoulds Associate Kayla Theeuwen comments on risk of public registers in British overseas territories

In a recent article in Financier Worldwide, “UK targets overseas territories transparency“, Associate Kayla Theeuwen shared her views about the imposition of public registers in British overseas…

Partner Caroline Abela appointed Member-at-Large of the CBA’s Wills, Estates and Trusts section executive

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner, Caroline Abela, has been appointed to the role of Member-at-Large of the Canadian Bar Association’s Wills, Estates and Trusts section…

WeirFoulds Partner Recognized as Leading Lawyer in 2018 Lexpert Special Edition – Energy

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner, Robert Warren, is listed in the 2018 Lexpert® Special Edition – Energy, as a leading lawyer in the category. Robert…

Sep 6, 2018

Anti-SLAPP Legislation Tested at the Court of Appeal

On August 30, 2018, the Ontario Court of Appeal released six unanimous decisions that address Ontario’s “anti-SLAPP” legislation.[1] SLAPPs – Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation – are…

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