Hayley Peglar is a partner in the litigation practice group at WeirFoulds LLP. She advises clients on a diverse range of civil and commercial litigation matters, with a focus on estate, trusts, and capacity litigation.

Hayley brings to the table key expertise in early stage mediation of estate disputes. She understands that litigation can be stressful and costly, and works closely with her clients to identify solutions and to provide peace of mind through effective negotiation and mediation.

Hayley advocates for individual and institutional clients in court proceedings and contested litigation, including variation of trust matters, dependant relief applications, guardianship applications, will challenge proceedings, and commercial disputes.

Hayley enjoys writing about developments in the law and regularly shares her knowledge at client seminars and industry conferences. Through her memberships in the Ontario Bar Association, The Advocates’ Society, and the Toronto Lawyers Association, Hayley stays up to date on the legal developments and trends which impact her clients. Hayley served as a member-at-large on the OBA Elder Law Section executive from 2019 to 2021 and is an active member of the GTA Junior Trusts and Estates Practitioners Group. She previously served as a member of the executive of The Advocates’ Society Estates Litigation Practice Group from 2016 to 2018.

Hayley is active in the firm’s student mentoring program and previously volunteered as a mentor to law students through the University of Toronto Faculty of Law Alumni Mentorship Program. She is also a member of WeirFoulds Women, which promotes a successful and diverse working environment.