Conference to Discuss International Business, Litigation
WeirFoulds partner Nikiforos Iatrou co-chairs an international law conference focusing on global collaboration and foreign litigation, while also offering valuable networking opportunities to participants. The 2014 North America Forum in […]
WeirFoulds’ Frank Walwyn Receives Professional Excellence Award in 2014 Planet Africa Awards
WeirFoulds LLP is delighted to announce that partner Frank Walwyn will receive the Professional Excellence Award in the 2014 Planet Africa Awards. Recipients were selected by a panel under the direction of Silvertrust Communications, the parent company of Planet Africa Network. The organization’s vision is to advance the aspirations of people of African origin.
An Unappealing Proposal: An Obligation to Negotiate in Good Faith?
Suppose for a moment that in negotiating a lease, the landlord was required to tell a prospective tenant that it had received no offers in the last six months and […]
Preservation, Patience and Persistence: The Dilemmas of a Litigator in Estates
In Re Estate of Ireni Traitses,1 Justice David Brown raised the issue of a cost-effective procedure when dealing with a “one house will fight”. Quite often, the estate assets that […]
WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook Appointed to Advise Ryerson Dean
WeirFoulds LLP is proud to announce that Executive Partner Lisa Borsook has been appointed to the Dean’s Council at the Ted Rogers School of Management (TRSM) at Ryerson University. Lisa […]
Quiz: Land Use Planning Reform
A Development Permit Sysytem combines the zoning, site plan, and minor variance processes into one application and approval process. Through area-wide studies and community consultation, new development standards and performance […]
Katsoulakos v Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario
The Divisional Court’s recent decision, Katsoulakos v Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario, raises two important issues for professional self-regulatory bodies in respect of the degree to which procedural fairness […]
Client Newsletter – Fall 2014
Welcome to the Fall 2014 edition of our Client Update Newsletter. Here we provide you with articles on recent developments in business law from a WeirFoulds perspective, and always with […]
John McKellar, CM QC, to Receive Alumni of Influence Award from U of T’s University College
WeirFoulds is thrilled to announce that our Partner Emeritus John McKellar, CM QC, will receive an Alumni of Influence Award from his alma mater, University College at the University of Toronto.
Lisa A. Borsook named to the Ted Rogers School of Management’s new Dean’s Council
WeirFoulds LLP Executive Partner Lisa A. Borsook was named among 23 industry leaders selected to be on Ted Rogers School of Management’s new Dean’s Council; all are dedicated to doing […]
Going the Extra Mile in Construction Law
WeirFoulds Associate Faren Bogach discusses overcoming many hurdles as a woman in a male-dominated profession and how she is making a name for herself in the challenging and engaging field […]
Making Law a Well-Oiled Machine
Executive partner Lisa Borsook weighs in on the future of national law firms, diversity in the profession and changes in Canada’s legal landscape, with a panel of industry players. Click […]
International Law Conference to Explore Global Collaboration
WeirFoulds partner Nikiforos Iatrou introduces new format for 2014 North America Forum in Vancouver presented by the American Bar Association’s Section of International Law, covering global collaboration and foreign litigation, […]
Best Lawyers® International recognizes WeirFoulds’ Bryan Finlay, QC as Lawyer of the Year in Bet-the-Company Litigation
Bryan Finlay is among 24 WeirFoulds lawyers listed in the 2015 edition of the Best Lawyers® International directory – one of Canada’s most highly regarded legal directories. The “Lawyer of the Year” accolade is especially significant, as only a single lawyer in each practice area and region receives the honour.
“Canada” in Global Legal Insights – Litigation & Dispute Resolution 3rd Ed.
Efficiency and integrity of the Canadian courts The cornerstone of the Canadian legal system is based on two principles: (1) the rule of law; and (2) the independence of the […]