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 […]
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 […]
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.
Congratulations to our partner Clare Burns, recognized with a 2014 Lexpert Zenith Award for excellence in estate and tax planning
We are delighted to announce that Clare Burns has been selected as a recipient of the 2014 Lexpert Zenith Award for her work in estate and personal tax planning. This year the award recognizes lawyers called between 1986 and 2000 who have demonstrated excellence and thought leadership in their respective practice area – setting new standards for the profession.
OBA Honours Lisa Borsook
WeirFoulds LLP is pleased to announce that Lisa Borsook will be honoured by the Ontario Bar Association with the 2014 OBA Award of Excellence in Real Estate.
Beware the Pitfalls of the Notice of Default
It is well established law that distress and termination are mutually exclusive remedies. Distress proceedings are fundamentally inconsistent with a termination of the lease, as the former contemplates the continuation […]
Quiz: Make sure policies comply with law of the land
Employment policies help employers clarify their expectations to their employees. Policies also help establish guidelines for dealing with day-to-day issues such as vacation, overtime, sick leave, and use of social […]
Four WeirFoulds Partners Named in the 2014 Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide
Four WeirFoulds partners have been been ranked in the 16th edition of Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada. We are pleased to congratulate each of our […]
Congratulations to our Partner Caroline E. Abela
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Caroline Abela has been named a 2013 Lexpert® Rising Star. This award honours Canada’s Leading Lawyers Under 40 from law firms and in-house, paying […]
Real Estate Licensing considerations for EMDs
In the recent editions of Exempt Market Update, in the articles Engagement Letter Best Practices Part One and Part Two, we focused on two topical features of an EMD’s engagement […]
Leadership Perspective Roundup: Entrepreneurial Leadership Panel
On June 4, as part of our Leadership Perspective Series, Dr. Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District, spoke to a room of business leaders about the vital importance of innovation to Canadas future.
WeirFoulds welcomes Abdul-Basit Khan
We are pleased to announce that Abdul-Basit Khan (“ABK”) has joined the Firm in a leading role in the firm’s employment and labour practice. ABK has been practising management-side employment […]
Congratulations to our Partner Lori M. Duffy
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Lori M. Duffy, has been selected as a recipient of the 2013 Lexpert Zenith Awards, honouring Women Leaders in the Legal Profession. This year, […]
WeirFoulds expands GTA footprint
WeirFoulds LLP is expanding its presence in the Greater Toronto Area as it joins forces with a firm in Oakville, Ontario. Click here for the complete article.