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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Canada 2026 We are proud to be recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading firm across 13 different practice areas. 37 of the firm’s lawyers were also ranked as top practitioners in their fields. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partner Genève Say We are pleased to announce that Genève Say has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Corporate/Commercial and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. Read More
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142 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized By Best Lawyers 2026 We are proud to announce that 117 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada alongside 25 lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada. Donald Johnston and Patrick Harrington have been named "Lawyer of the Year (Toronto)” for Privacy and Data Security Law and Municipal Law, respectively. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Announces New Leadership Appointments Congratulations to Gary Volman, Jeremy Burke and Sidonia Tomasella, who have taken on new Co-Practice Group Leader roles at the firm. Read More
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IBA 2025 Guide to Toronto Now Available! Please view our guide to discover our top recommendations for dining, accommodations and must-visit attractions. Read more
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Aird & Berlis advises clients in all principal areas of law, such as capital markets, corporate/commercial, financial services, real estate, Aboriginal law, infrastructure/P3, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, municipal and land use planning, tax, technology and workplace law. In each of these areas, clients trust us to handle their most sophisticated matters and rely on our outstanding technical skills, dedication to client service, critical thinking and creative approaches to resolving complex issues.
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2025 Workplace Law Summit
- 01:30 PMWe are pleased to invite you to our annual Workplace Law Summit, taking place on Thursday, November 13, 2025. This year, we are thrilled to announce that our premier event is taking place at the belov... -
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Bill C-5 and the Building Canada Act: Federal Government Seeks to Fast-Track ‘National Interest’ Projects
This article explains how the Building Canada Act under Bill C-5 fast-tracks federally designated “National Interest Projects” through streamlined approvals, centralized oversight and continued enviro... -
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Timothy Lowman and Kimberly McManus Recognized in 2025 LMG Life Sciences Guide
We are proud to share that Timothy Lowman and Kimberly McManus, Co-Heads of the firm's Intellectual Property Group, have been recognized as leading practitioners in the 2025 LMG Life Sciences guide. A... -
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Arbitration Decisions Shed Light on WSIB Bar and Document Disclosure
This article examines two recent arbitration decisions from Ontario and British Columbia that highlight how arbitrators balance statutory limits with fairness, reminding employers that while injury-re... -
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Beyond the Duty to Learn: Reflections on Non-Indigenous People’s Role for TRC Day
September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the children who never returned home from the residential school system in Canada, as well as the Survivors, their famili... -
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Are Profit-Sharing Claims Equity Claims?
This article explains that the Ontario Court of Appeal confirmed a former employee's profit-sharing claim arising from her employment contract is a debt claim, not an equity claim, clarifying the narr... -
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Credit Where Credit Is Due – Except in Cases of Fraud
This article explains how the Supreme Court of Canada’s Eurobank v. Bombardier case confirmed that letters of credit stay independent from contracts, except in rare cases of proven fraud. -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Canada 2026
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Canada Legal Guide. The firm was recognized as a leader across 13 different practice areas. 37 of the firm’s lawy... -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partner Genève Say
We are pleased to announce that Genève Say has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Corporate/Commercial and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. -
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11 Yorkville Partners Completes Sale of Rental Units in Landmark Toronto Development
11 Yorkville Partners recently completed the sale of 81 rental apartments comprising approximately five floors of the landmark 11 YV condominium project located at 11 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto. -
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Ontario Superior Court of Justice Orders Ajax Developer to Demolish Unlawfully Constructed Building
Aird & Berlis successfully represented the Town of Ajax with a team including Brian Chung (Litigation & Dispute Resolution) and John George Pappas (Municipal & Land Use Planning). -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partner Kate Costin
We are pleased to announce that Kate Costin has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Litigation and Construction Groups. -
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Franchising Disrupted: Insights on Worker Classification
This article explores how shifting employment laws, recent court decisions and pending class actions are blurring the line between franchisees and employees, creating new risks and obligations for fra... -
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U.S. Tech Company Acquires Canadian Compliance Platform
Aird & Berlis acted as Canadian counsel to the Acquirer with a team led by Jeffrey Merk and including Christian Nianiaris, Annie Xie and Karlie Nordstrom (Capital Markets), Saam Nainifard (Tax), Peter... -
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Navigating Tariffs: Legal Strategies for Construction Stakeholders
- 04:00 PMContractors, developers and project owners must now navigate a complex legal landscape involving change-in-law clauses, force majeure provisions and potential disputes over cost overruns and delays. J... -
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Federal Court Imposes Jail Time in Copyright Infringement Case
This article reviews a Federal Court decision jailing two defendants for contempt in a copyright case, signalling a tougher stance on infringement penalties. -
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Ontario to Develop New Rules for Connection of Large Data Centres
This article outlines Ontario’s proposed new rules under Bill 40 for connecting large data centres to the electricity grid, highlighting the government’s focus on economic growth, data sovereignty and... -
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Newly Ratified NHL-NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement: Long-Term Injury Relief System Changes
This article explains how the new NHL-NHLPA CBA reforms long-term injury relief and adds a playoff salary cap in 2026 to close loopholes and promote parity. -
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Newly Ratified NHL-NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement: Impact of Shorter Maximum Contract Lengths
This article explains that reduced contract lengths under the new NHL CBA will likely increase no-trade and no-move clauses and align NHL contracts more closely with the NBA. -
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Caster Semenya Decision Reshapes Standard of Review in Sports Arbitration
This article discusses the European Court of Human Rights’ finding that Switzerland denied Caster Semenya a fair hearing, reshaping standards of review in sports arbitration.
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Aird & Berlis is a leading Canadian law firm with offices in Toronto and Vancouver, serving clients across Canada and around the world. We provide strategic legal advice on business, regulatory, constitutional, administrative law and public policy matters.
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Our lawyers and intellectual property professionals represent domestic and international clients, including multinational corporations, startups, individuals, governments and Indigenous nations.
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Aird & Berlis has strong international experience. From offices in Toronto and Vancouver, our lawyers work seamlessly for clients on complex cross-border and multijurisdictional matters.
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