WeirFoulds LLP joins forces with Townsend and Associates
The lawyers and staff of Townsend and Associates will join WeirFoulds effective September 30, 2013. Both firms are among the top planning and development firms in the GTA. Lyn Townsend […]
Midhurst plan rolls on
SPRINGWATER TWP. – With chants of ‘It’s not too late, our voice counts’ ringing loudly, more than 100 people crammed into the township council chambers to continue their fight against […]
Five WeirFoulds Partners Named Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in Canada
Five WeirFoulds partners have been been ranked by Lexpert® as Leading Infrastructure Lawyers in Canada in the Fall 2013 Special Edition of the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business. Infrastructure […]
Bell cell tower not worth fight, Aurora’s solicitor argues
A judicial review for a Bell cellular communications tower in King Township would almost certainly be expensive and pointless, according to Aurora’s legal services director. WeirFoulds partner, Bruce Engell, is […]
Quiz: Navigating Franchising Leasing Agreements
With franchisors and franchisees involved, lease agreements can get fairly complicated. In many situations, it’s not immediately obvious where obligations lie, or whether a clause will be harmful or helpful. […]
Helping Clients Get the Most from the Procurement Process – Update
Competitive procurement is an inherently risky activity. In the public sector, owners calling for bids for goods or services often face difficult and stressful award decisions. On top of worrying […]
Identifying CCDC contract pitfalls to avoid
Partner Glenn Ackerley is quoted in this article. An excerpt is below, please click here to read the entire article. Contracts provided by the Canadian Construction Documents Committee (CCDC) possess […]
Twelve WeirFoulds lawyers recognized as leading practitioners in 2013
Twelve WeirFoulds lawyers have been recognized in the 2013 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as “Leading Practitioners” in their areas of practice. The Directory identifies leading practitioners across […]
Prevent Estate Battles
No matter how well someone crafts her estate plan, ex-spouses, disgruntled business partners, estranged children and misguided family members can still challenge her wishes. Estate professionals must anticipate such backlash. […]
Lawyers warn about infrastructure delays: Compensation to property owner adds to municipal pressures
Partner Sean Foran, is quoted in this article regarding Antrim Truck Centre Ltd. v. Ontario (Transportation).
Leadership Perspective Roundup: Ilse Treurnicht, CEO of MaRS Discovery District
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 […]
Quiz: Municipal Bylaws & Commercial Real Estate
Municipal governments have broad powers to regulate many aspects of commercial operations, including land use and zoning regulations, business licencing, and billboard and signage regulations. Commercial real estate owners need […]
Leadership Perspective Roundup: Rob Prichard, Chair – Board of Metrolinx
On April 18, as part of our “Leadership Perspective” Series, Robert Prichard, Chair of the Board of Metrolinx, spoke to a room of municipal, planning, real estate and business leaders […]
Antrim Truck Centre: Supreme Court Restores Compensation Award For New Highway Construction
Where no land is actually taken from landowners, when is a public authority liable to pay compensation for the construction of public works? In Antrim Truck Centre Ltd. v. Ontario […]
WeirFoulds Ranked Second in Top Ten Ontario Regional Firm Survey
We are thrilled to announce that WeirFoulds has been voted #2 in this year’s Canadian Lawyer Survey for the Top 10 Ontario Regional Firms! Canadian Lawyer surveyed lawyers and in-house […]