2024 OPPI Adaptation Transformation Conference
Co-Managing Partner Denise Baker will speak during the 2024 OPPI Adaptation Transformation Conference, which will be held from Wednesday, September 25 – Friday, September 27, 2024. The conference will highlight […]
MFOA 2024 Annual Conference
Partners Heather Douglas and Brad McLellan will attend the MFOA 2024 Annual Conference as panel speakers from Tuesday, September 17 – Friday, September 20, 2024. The conference is hosted by […]
Significant Changes to Planning: Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act
On June 6, 2024, Bill 185, also known as the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 (“Bill 185”), received Royal Assent. Bill 185 is another piece of […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Associates Narmada Gunawardana and Hayden Trbizan to the firm
WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Narmada Gunawardana – Municipal, Planning and Land Development Narmada Gunawardana is an Associate in […]
Some Recent Wins for WeirFoulds’ Municipal, Planning and Land Development Practice Group
The Municipal, Planning and Land Development Practice Group at WeirFoulds LLP has recently been successful in several relevant cases before the Ontario Land Tribunal. In December 2023, Partners Raj Kehar […]
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 […]
WeirFoulds welcomes four associates as new partners
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that on January 1st, 2024, four of our associates became partners. Chantal deSereville – Municipal, Planning and Land Development Chantal assists both private entities and […]
WeirFoulds Ranked First in Novae Res Urbis 2023 Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTHA
WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has been ranked first in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 25th annual ranking of the top 10 planning and development law firms operating in the […]
Co-Managing Partner Denise Baker successfully represents Durham Region in an appeal before the Ontario Land Tribunal
Co-Managing Partner Denise Baker represented the Regional Municipality of Durham in a successful appeal that was brought before the Ontario Land Tribunal. The appeal was brought forward under the Development […]
WeirFoulds welcomes three associates to the partnership
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that on January 1st, 2023, three of our associates became partners. Shawn English – Corporate & Commercial Shawn’s practice primarily focuses on advising and assisting […]
WeirFoulds Ranked in Novae Res Urbis Top 10 Development Law Firms in GTHA of 2022
WeirFoulds is very pleased to announce that it has been ranked third in Novae Res Urbis‘ (NRU) 24th annual ranking of the top 10 planning and development law firms operating in the […]
Recent article by WeirFoulds Associate and Articling Student cited in Daily Commercial News
A recent article written by Associate Micah Goldstein and Articling Student Gavin Fior, “The Supreme Court of Canada Redefines Constructive Expropriation“, was recently cited in an article in Daily Commercial […]
The Supreme Court of Canada Redefines Constructive Expropriation
The Supreme Court of Canada recently released its 5-4 decision in Annapolis Group Inc. v. Halifax Regional Municipality.[1] The split decision effectively redefines the test for proving de facto expropriation […]
WeirFoulds, partners recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2023
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been recognized in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers. In the 2023 edition, five of our partners have been recognized […]
WeirFoulds names Raj Kehar as Co-Chair of Municipal, Planning & Land Development Practice Groups
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Partner Raj Kehar has been named Co-Chair of the firm’s Municipal Practice Group and Planning & Land Development Practice Group. Raj joins Partner Bruce […]