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Oct 22, 2018

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…

Aug 29, 2018

Ontario Court of Appeal Affirms Dismissal of Action Against Auditors Because of Failure to Prove Damages

The Court of Appeal for Ontario recently addressed the issue of auditor’s liability, post-Livent[1], in Fairfield Sentry Ltd. v PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 2018 ONCA 696. The Court of…

Aug 28, 2018

WeirFoulds Welcomes Raj Datt as Chair of the Subrogation & Recovery Practice Group

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Raj Datt has joined the firm as a partner to Chair the Subrogation & Recovery Practice Group. Raj is recognized for…

WeirFoulds is listed in the Canadian Lawyer Inhouse Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms

WeirFoulds LLP is delighted to announce that we have been listed in the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms feature in the July/August edition of Canadian Lawyer Inhouse…

Aug 24, 2018

Best Lawyers in Canada Recognizes Two WeirFoulds Partners as Toronto “Lawyers of the Year”

Among our 34 lawyers listed in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada are seasoned litigators Clare Burns and Bryan Finlay, who are also recognized as…

WeirFoulds Congratulates 34 Lawyers for their Recognition in the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 34 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. Included in this list are…

WeirFoulds Partner, Raj Anand, will be Honoured at the 2018 Grant’s Desi Achievers Awards

WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner, Raj Anand will be recognized as a high achiever in Canada’s South Asian community at this year’s Grant’s Desi Achievers…

Aug 14, 2018

Is the Clock Ticking? The Court of Appeal Discusses Discoverability and the Application of Section 5(1)(a)(iv) of the Limitations Act, 2002

In Gillham v. Lake of Bays (Township), 2018 ONCA 667, a case about the discoverability of claims for damages arising out of construction deficiencies, the Court of…

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