59 WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 editions of Best Lawyers in Canada and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
WeirFoulds congratulates the 49 lawyers who have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada, and the 10 lawyers who have been recognized in the Best Lawyers: […]
Putting on the Red Sash: A Dialogue With the Bench – Ontario Bar Association
Partner Philip Cho will serve as moderator for “Putting on the Red Sash: A Dialogue With the Bench”, a popular and special dinner program hosted by the Insolvency Law Section […]
Several WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2023-2024 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that several of our lawyers have been elected to the OBA’s Law Section executives for the 2023-2024 term. Philip Cho, Partner, has been elected to […]
WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho appointed to the Registrar’s Committee
WeirFoulds is pleased to share that Philip Cho’s nomination to the 2022 Registrar’s Committee was approved by Chief Justice Morawetz. The Registrar’s Committee is a sub-committee of the Commercial List […]
WEPPA Amendments in Force: Some Welcome Changes
On November 20, 2021, long-awaited amendments to the Wage Earner Protection Program (“WEPP”) came into force. The amendments are a welcome change to WEPP and will close some of the […]
Here’s the Drill: Commingling of Funds – Carillion Canada
On June 28, 2021, the Court of Appeal for Ontario released a decision dealing with an insolvent contractor and the complications that arose when the funds it received from project […]
A number of WeirFoulds lawyers will serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2021-2022 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives for the 2021-2022 […]
WeirFoulds welcomes senior insolvency and corporate restructuring lawyer Wojtek Jaskiewicz
WeirFoulds is delighted to announce that Wojtek Jaskiewicz has joined the firm as a partner in our Insolvency and Bankruptcy Practice Group. Wojtek is certified by the Law Society of […]
WeirFoulds Partner Philip Cho appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Association of Korean Lawyers
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Philip Cho, Partner and Member of the Insolvency and Restructuring Practice Group, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the International Association […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives for 2020-2021 term
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been selected to serve on the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Sections and Law Section executives for the 2020-2021 year. […]
Enhancing Security of Pensions in Insolvency Proceedings: Amendments to BIA and CCAA to Take Effect in November
On November 1, 2019, several amendments to the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (the BIA) and the Companies Creditors’ Arrangement Act (the CCAA) will take effect. Previously, our colleagues reported on […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers to serve on OBA Law Section executives
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that a number of our lawyers have been elected as Members-at-Large of the Ontario Bar Association’s Law Section executives for the 2019-2020 year. Faren Bogach, […]
“Just Friends” or Something More? Court Finds Shareholders in Closely-Held Corporation Were Dealing at Arm’s Length
In 1085372 Ontario Limited v. Kulawick, 2019 ONSC 2344, the Honourable Justice Penny dismissed an action to set aside a transaction under s. 96(1) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act[1] […]
WeirFoulds welcomes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Partner Philip Cho
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Philip Cho has joined the firm as a partner focusing on Insolvency and Bankruptcy. Philip also has a complimentary practice in Security Enforcement and […]
Contempt and Bankruptcy: Striking the Right Balance
In its recent decision in Walchuk v Houghton, 2016 ONCA 643, the Court of Appeal for Ontario clarified the interaction between the stay provisions of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and motions for contempt of court orders.