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Leading Questions is a new biweekly web series that explores everyday legal issues, hot topics in business and professional development, and more. The series is hosted by…

May 11, 2020

WeirFoulds lawyers continue the Firm’s longstanding commitment to Pro Bono Ontario during COVID-19

WeirFoulds has long-supported Pro Bono Ontario (PBO), a registered charity with a mandate to bridge the gap between low-income Ontarians who cannot afford a lawyer and lawyers…

Mar 26, 2020

WeirFoulds lawyers start #CommunityOverCOVID movement to donate would-be lunch money to local food bank

While many professionals have started working from home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, local food banks are struggling to keep up with demand. Health Canada has issued a…

Feb 25, 2020

WeirFoulds Women, Girls e-Mentorship and First Generation Network partner for 3rd annual speed mentoring event

On Friday, February 14, 2020, WeirFoulds Women (WFW) hosted its third annual Enrichment Opportunity with Girls e-Mentorship (GEM), a Toronto-based charity that offers a year-long mentorship program…

Feb 21, 2020

The Caribbean Practice Group’s Annual Caribbean Fête: No speeches. Just fun!

This event is anything but your average law firm event. The WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group’s annual Fête brings professionals from all over the world together to temporarily…

Feb 5, 2020

Webinar Series: Beware of Boilerplate

The WeirFoulds Commercial Litigation Group presents a series of webinars based on a highly popular previous client seminar entitled “Beware of Boilerplate: What you need to know…

Enforcing foreign judgments in Ontario: here comes the story of the hurricane

The tale of the fight between Antiguan company HMB Holdings Limited (“HMB“) and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda enters a new decade and continues in the…

Dec 17, 2019

The Caribbean Court of Justice and Appealing to Accession

The debate surrounding the accession to a final appellate court for the Caribbean Region rather than to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (“Privy Council” or…

Dec 16, 2019

Webinar: Beyond Boilerplate – Choice of Law and Choice of Jurisdiction Clauses

In this webinar, Nadia Chiesa and Kayla Theeuwen discuss how to transform boilerplate jurisdiction and choice of law clauses to reduce uncertainty and costs in litigation. They…

Apr 17, 2019

WeirFoulds Women collaborates with Girls e-Mentorship to host its second annual Speed Mentoring event

On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, WeirFoulds Women hosted its second annual Speed Mentoring Enrichment Opportunity with Girls e-Mentorship (“GEM”), a Toronto-based charity, which offers a mentorship program…

Feb 20, 2019

The WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group heats up Bay Street!

On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, the WeirFoulds Caribbean Practice Group hosted its 2nd Annual Caribbean Fête. Frank Walwyn, Nadia Chiesa and Kayla Theeuwen of the Caribbean Practice…

Jan 29, 2019

Jamaica’s Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms: An ineffective safeguard for oppression

At the signing of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act – and Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms – in April 1982, the Right Honourable Pierre Elliott…

Oct 11, 2018

Beyond borders: Where in the world is… Kayla Theeuwen?

WeirFoulds Associate Kayla Theeuwen has packed her bags and jetted off to Jamaica. No, not for a client matter – this trip is different from the ones…

Sep 21, 2018

WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn will speak at the OECS Bar Association’s Regional Law Conference in St. Kitts

WeirFoulds Partner Frank Walwyn will speak at the OECS Bar Association’s 15th Regional Law Conference in St. Kitts, which runs from September 14-16, 2018. The theme of…

Sep 11, 2018

WeirFoulds Associate Kayla Theeuwen comments on risk of public registers in British overseas territories

In a recent article in Financier Worldwide, “UK targets overseas territories transparency“, Associate Kayla Theeuwen shared her views about the imposition of public registers in British overseas…

Jun 11, 2018

WeirFoulds Women Spearheaded a Collaborative Effort with Girls E-Mentorship

WeirFoulds’ Associates Megan Mah and Kayla Theeuwen spearheaded a collaborative effort with Girls E-Mentorship (GEM) to offer an afternoon of speed mentoring to high school girls in…

May 22, 2018

The Mareva Injunction: A “vital arrow” for fraud victims, according to Ontario’s Divisional Court

In a recent decision, Ontario’s Divisional Court reviewed the requirements for succeeding in obtaining a Mareva injunction, and, more importantly, reaffirmed the importance of such an injunction in fraud…

May 4, 2018

British Overseas Territories Faced with Push for Transparency by UK Government

On 1 May 2018, the UK Government accepted an amendment to the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill, which now heads back to the House of Lords. The amendment…

Apr 18, 2018

WeirFoulds Women holds clothing drive for Dress for Success Toronto and Dress Your Best Toronto

Associates Kayla Theeuwen and Megan Mah, members of the WeirFoulds Women group (WFW), recently spearheaded a firm-wide clothing drive to collect donations of professional attire to be…

Apr 1, 2018

Enforcement of Judgments and Arbitral Awards Global Guide: Canada Q&A, Thomson Reuters, April 2018 (with Frank Walwyn)

This question-and-answer guide is a practical “how-to” guide on the enforcement of both domestic and foreign judgments and arbitral awards in Canada. In addition to setting out…

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