Mar 1, 2023WeirFoulds 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…
Jan 30, 2023WeirFoulds welcomes two associates to the firm WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Mark Dzurman – Construction Mark Dzurman is an associate in our…
Jan 19, 2023The Annotated Powers of Attorney for Property and for Personal Care 2023 – Law Society of Ontario Partner Lucinda Main will speak at The Annotated Powers of Attorney for Property and for Personal Care 2023, a webcast-only program being hosted by the Law Society…
Nov 29, 2022WeirFoulds welcomes two new associates to the firm WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new associates to the firm in the following practice areas: Katherine Chan – Municipal Katherine Chan is an Associate in the…
Nov 28, 2022WeirFoulds Partner Lucinda Main elected to Canadian Tax Foundation’s Board of Governors WeirFoulds Partner Lucinda (Lucy) Main has been elected to the Board of Governors of the Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF). As a member of the Board, Lucy will…
Nov 10, 2022Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2022 WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that twelve of the firm’s lawyers have once again been recognized in Who’s Who Legal: Canada. Since 1996 Who’s Who Legal has…
Nov 7, 2022WeirFoulds lawyers published in Your Guide to Charitable Giving & Estate Planning Fall 2022 Edition The first step to any successful estate plan is ensuring that you have a valid will and a set of powers of attorney in place. However, when…
Oct 31, 2022WeirFoulds welcomes two new partners to the firm WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome two new partners to the firm in the following practice areas: Max Gennis – Construction Max brings significant experience in representing a…
Sep 13, 2022Covering Your Assets: Estate Planning Tips and Insights – Steadyhand Partner Lucinda Main will take part in “Covering Your Assets: Estate Planning Tips and Insights,” a virtual event being hosted by Steadyhand on Wednesday, October 12 starting…
Aug 25, 202250 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…
Jul 18, 2022Clare Burns top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide for fifth consecutive year WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, a highly experienced litigator and Partner in the Trusts, Wills & Estates Law Practice Group, has been ranked for…
Jun 29, 2022WeirFoulds lawyers co-author chapter of International Trust Laws WeirFoulds Partner Lucy Main, Associates Anna Alizadeh and Lori Isaj, and articling student Baldon Mitchell co-authored “Updated Chapter on Canada (update 104)” for the most recent edition…
May 11, 2022WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns named Honorary Alumnus of Wycliffe College WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Clare Burns, Partner in our Wills, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, was made an Honorary Alumnus of Wycliffe College at the…
Apr 11, 2022New Year, New Estate Laws January 1, 2022, marked the introduction of new estate laws in Ontario. The changes affect one of the biggest pieces of legislation governing wills and estates in…
Feb 25, 2022WeirFoulds recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 30 of our lawyers have been recognized in 19 different practice areas in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Each lawyer was…
Feb 17, 2022Estate Alert: Can I Disinherit My Child? It has been two years since the pandemic began. It has been a stressful period for everyone, and estate planning is one issue that has been brought…
WeirFoulds Associate Claire McNevin discusses protections for adults without capacity with Lexpert Magazine On February 16, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published an article authored by Claire McNevin, Associate in WeirFoulds’ Wills, Trusts and Estates and Commercial Litigation Practice Groups. In her…
Jan 4, 2022WeirFoulds welcomes 15 former associates to the partnership WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 15 of our former associates have joined the partnership effective January 1, 2022. Each of our newest additions to the partnership…
Dec 17, 2021WeirFoulds welcomes associate Lori Isaj to the Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Lori Isaj as an Associate to the firm’s Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Lori practiced at a…
Oct 29, 2021Retirement Realities in 2021 – Connor Clark & Lunn Private Capital Partner and Co-Chair of WeirFoulds’ Wills Trusts and Estates Practice Group, Lucy Main, will be speaking at the webinar, “Retirement Realities in 2021” being hosted by Connor…
Oct 1, 2021WeirFoulds welcomes Partner Lucinda (Lucy) E. Main to its Wills, Trusts and Estates Group WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Lucinda (Lucy) E. Main has joined the firm as a Partner and Co-Chair of our Wills, Trusts and Estates Group. Lucy…
Sep 28, 2021WeirFoulds Associate Anna Alizadeh discusses Canadian inheritance law in article published by Lexpert Magazine On September 27, 2021, Lexpert Magazine published an article authored by WeirFoulds associate Anna Alizadeh from our Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. The article provides a…
Aug 26, 2021 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…
Aug 6, 2021Dealing With Difficult People Series: The Difficult Witness – The Advocates’ Society WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns will be speaking at the Dealing With Difficult People Series: The Difficult Witness being hosted by The Advocates’ Society on October 19, 2021…
Jul 28, 2021Clare Burns once again top-ranked in Chambers High Net Worth Guide WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Clare Burns, Partner, trusts and estates, has been ranked for a fourth consecutive year in the top band of the Private…
Jun 28, 2021A number of WeirFoulds lawyers will serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2021-2022 term WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives…
Jun 16, 2021WeirFoulds welcomes associate Anna Alizadeh to the Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group WeirFoulds is pleased to welcome Anna Alizadeh as an Associate to the firm’s Wills, Trusts and Estates Practice Group. Anna represents clients in court and mediation regarding…
May 4, 2021The Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2021 – Law Society of Ontario WeirFoulds Partner Bianca La Neve will be speaking at “The Six-Minute Estates Lawyer 2021” virtual program being hosted by the Law Society of Ontario on Thursday, May…
May 3, 2021Lori Duffy provides comment to the Canadian Lawyer Magazine on the challenges of witnessing wills during a pandemic WeirFoulds Partner Lori Duffy was interviewed by Zena Olijnyk of the Canadian Lawyer Magazine for an article published on April 27, 2021 on the challenges of witnessing…
Mar 26, 202123rd National Conference – Step Canada WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns will be speaking at the “23rd National Conference”, taking place on June 14 and June 15, 2021 from 11:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.…
Feb 23, 2021Women in Business Law Panel – Osgoode Women’s Network WeirFoulds Partner Nadia Chiesa will be speaking at the upcoming ‘Women in Business Law Panel’ hosted by Osgoode Women’s Network on February 24, 2021 from 12:30 pm…
Feb 3, 2021Turning the Page: The Future of Virtual Witnessing and Electronic Wills – Estate Planning Council of Vancouver WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns will be speaking at a webinar, “Turning the Page: The Future of Virtual Witnessing and Electronic Wills”, being hosted by the Estate Planning…
Jan 18, 2021Serving the Family: Critical Insights on the Issues Impacting Families in Corporate, Estates and Family Law – The OBA Institute Series WeirFoulds Partner Lori Duffy will be speaking at the Ontario Bar Association’s Institute Series on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, on the topic of “Serving the Family: Critical…
Jan 4, 2021Tackling Financial Abuse of Elders – The Osgoode Certificate in Elder Law WeirFoulds Partner Clare Burns will be speaking on Tackling Financial Abuse of Elders on April 21, 2021, as part of the Osgoode Certificate in Elder Law scheduled…
Nov 30, 2020Investment Executive reports on the Ethics Panel with Bianca La Neve as part of Financial Planning Week 2020 Partner Bianca La Neve participated in the Virtual Ethics Panel on November 19 during Financial Planning Week 2020. The discussion focused on vulnerable clients and identifying situations…