WeirFoulds LLP Appoints Denise Baker as Chair of the Firm, Ushering in a New Era of Strategic Growth
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Denise Baker as Chair of WeirFoulds LLP, effective January 1, 2026. Denise has served as Co-Managing Partner since 2022 and has played […]
WeirFoulds Ranked in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTHA of 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the Firm has been ranked second in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 27th annual ranking of the top 10 planning and development law firms operating in the […]
Judicial Review of Committee of Adjustment Decisions: Matters of Public or Private Importance?
Is a decision from a municipal committee of adjustment (a “CofA”), a matter of public or private importance? A recent trilogy of cases from the Ontario Divisional Court has split […]
Ontario Legal Conference – Ontario Bar Association
Several WeirFoulds lawyers will take part in key sessions at the Ontario Bar Association’s Ontario Legal Conference (OLC), the OBA’s largest professional development event, taking place from Tuesday, February 3 […]
OPPI & WeirFoulds LLP Annual Seminar 2025
The Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI) and WeirFoulds invite you to join our expert panel for an information session on the ever changing land use planning framework in Ontario. The seminar will […]
WeirFoulds receives 32 practice area rankings in 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada
WeirFoulds is proud to have received 32 practice area rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms – Canada, a ranking compiled by Best Lawyers. The firm is ranked […]
Partner Abbey Sinclair named President of the Ontario Expropriation Association
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Abbey Sinclair, a member of the firm’s Municipal, Planning & Land Development and Expropriation Practice Groups, has been named President of the Ontario […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associate Siraj Syed to the Municipal, Planning & Land Development and Expropriation Practice Groups
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Siraj Syed as an Associate in the Municipal, Planning & Land Development and Expropriation Practice Groups. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Siraj was an Associate at […]
SCC Confirms Adverse Possession of Municipal Parkland in Ontario Remains Alive and Well
Introduction For years, many assumed that adverse possession claims against municipal parkland would almost never succeed given the high evidentiary bar and public policy concerns. On September 19, 2025, the […]
57 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2026 Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 48 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 9 lawyers who have been recognized in Best Lawyers: […]
An Update on the City of Toronto’s Inclusionary Zoning Policies
On Friday, August 15th, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the “Minister”) approved, with modifications, the City of Toronto (the “City”)’s Official Plan Amendments 524, 537, 540, 544, 570, […]
Major Modifications – Province of Ontario Approves City of Toronto Protected Major Transit Station Area Policies
On Friday, August 15th, Ontario’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (the “Minister”) approved, with modifications, the City of Toronto (the “City”)’s Official Plan Amendments 524, 537, 540, 544, 570, […]
WeirFoulds Municipal lawyers represent Losani Homes Ltd. in successful appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal
Co-Managing Partner Denise Baker and Associate Narmada Gunawardana, of WeirFoulds’ Municipal, Planning and Land Development Practice Group, represented Losani Homes Ltd. (Losani Homes) in a successful appeal before the Ontario […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2025-2026 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that seven of the firm’s lawyers have been elected to the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Section executives for the 2025-2026 term, commencing September 1, 2025. […]
ACTION 2025 National Planning Conference – CIP/OPPI
Partner Raj Kehar, and Associates Narmada Gunawardana and Nikolas Koschany, will present during the ACTION 2025 National Planning Conference, which will be co-hosted by the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) […]