Glenn Ackerley discusses ‘grey areas’ in procurement evolution
WeirFoulds Partner Glenn Ackerley was one of the speakers at the Grand Valley Construction Association’s fifth annual Problem-solving, Accountability, Collaboration and Execution (PACE) event held recently in Waterloo, Ontario. In […]
The New Construction Act: Coming to a Jobsite Near You
For many years construction industry groups have been demanding changes in the law about payment on construction projects and how disputes are resolved. In response, the Attorney-General has now introduced […]
24 WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that 24 of our lawyers have been recognized as “Leading Practitioners” in the 2017 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory.
Recent Decision Confirms that Notices of Claims Do Not Have a ‘Standard Form’
What constitutes a notice of claim? Parties to construction lawsuits often find themselves disputing whether a particular email or letter is a valid notice of a claim that complies with […]
WeirFoulds Proud to be Ranked in 2017 Chambers Canada Guide
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that three of our partners are ranked as leaders in their fields in the 2017 edition of Chambers Canada. We congratulate: Glenn Ackerley: Construction is […]
Five WeirFoulds Partners Listed as Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in 2016 Lexpert® Special Edition – Infrastructure
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that the firm has once again been listed in theLexpert® Special Edition – Infrastructure. The five partners listed in this special edition affirm our position […]
WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in 2017 Best Lawyers® in Canada Directory
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that 27 of our lawyers have been listed in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers® in Canada. WeirFoulds has proudly earned 45 rankings in 21 […]
26 WeirFoulds Lawyers Recognized in the 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that 26 of our lawyers are recognized as “Leading Practitioners” in the 2016 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory. Nine of our colleagues are appearing in the Directory for the first time in this year’s edition.
Glenn Ackerley Moderates Industry Forum on Updated Ontario Lien Act
Glenn Ackerley, chair of WeirFoulds’ Construction practice, is featured in the Daily Commercial News for moderating an industry panel at the Toronto Construction Association (TCA)’s annual Members’ Day on May 11, 2016.
WeirFoulds Proud to Sponsor The Construction Institute of Canada’s 2016 National Student Bid Competition Awards Gala
WeirFoulds is proud to sponsor and support The Construction Institute of Canada’s 2016 National Student Bid Competition Awards Gala. The Simulated Student Bid Competition is an annual event held to assist students to understand the real life challenges that are present within the construction bidding and estimating process.
Glenn Ackerley Discusses Building Infrastructure in Lexpert Cover Feature
Glenn Ackerley, partner and Chair of the Construction practice at WeirFoulds, is featured in the cover article “Building Infrastructure: The Legal Framework for Canada’s Push”, in the April 2016 edition of Lexpert.
Glenn Ackerley Discusses Breaking Down Barriers in Procurement
Glenn Ackerley, partner, construction law, discussed breaking down barriers in procurement at the Breaking Down Barriers – Identifying Opportunities – Overcoming Challenges session hosted by the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce on February 24, 2016. The event was covered by local newspaper Niagara This Week, in an article by Paul Forsyth entitled Stopping the hallowing out of the Niagara construction industry: Forum focuses on barriers to local firms getting municipal contracts.
Four WeirFoulds Partners Named in the 2016 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide
We are pleased to announce that four WeirFoulds partners have been ranked in the Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada.
WeirFoulds proud to be ranked in inaugural Chambers Canada 2016 guide
WeirFoulds is proud to announce that three of our partners are ranked as leaders in their fields in the inaugural edition of Chambers Canada.
Six WeirFoulds Partners Listed as Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in 2015 Lexpert® Special Edition – Infrastructure
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that six partners are listed in the 2015 Lexpert® Special Edition – Infrastructure, recognizing them among Canada’s leading infrastructure lawyers. This special edition will be published in The Globe and Mail’s September issue of Report on Business magazine.