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Doing Business in Canada 2025 Now Available! This publication provides an overview of Canadian federal and provincial law, and is intended for those planning to start, acquire or invest in a business in Canada. Read more
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Aird & Berlis LLP Announces the Opening of Vancouver Office We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Vancouver office, marking a significant milestone in our growth. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory We are proud to announce that 69 partners at the firm have been recognized as leading lawyers across 35 different practice areas. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partners Stephen Leonard, Sabrina Spencer and Demetre Vasilounis Stephen is a member of our Intellectual Property Group, Sabrina is a member of our Indigenous Practice Group and Demetre is a member of our Tax and Estates & Trusts Groups. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Global Guide 2025 We are proud to be recognized in the 2025 edition of the Chambers Global Guide. The firm was acknowledged as a leader in the areas of Intellectual Property, Projects: PPP & Infrastructure, Restructuring/Insolvency and Tax. 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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Canadian Securities Administrators Expand Capital-Raising Limits for Listed Issuer Financing Exemption
This article explains how the Canadian Securities Administrators have expanded the Listed Issuer Financing Exemption, allowing eligible issuers to raise more capital with greater flexibility and updat... -
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Jennifer Bishop to Be Inducted Into Canada Games Hall of Honour
Aird & Berlis is proud to share that Jennifer Bishop will be inducted into the Canada Games Hall of Honour as a Distinguished Alum during the 2025 Canada Games. -
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Just Cause and Dishonesty: When Progressive Discipline Isn’t Enough
This article examines the Jericho arbitration decision, where an employee’s dishonesty during an investigation and arbitration, rather than the misconduct itself, was found to justify termination in a... -
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Angela Swan Presented With Honorary Degree From York University
Congratulations to Angela Swan, Counsel at Aird and Berlis, who received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from York University on Friday, June 20. -
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House v. NCAA: A Landmark Ruling With Uncertain Consequences
This article explores the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, which mandates nearly US$2.8 billion in back payments to college athletes and allows direct pay from schools, while raising unresolved ques... -
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Jennifer Shayko Shares Franchising Expertise on Canadian Lawyer TV
In this interview, practical legal guidance is provided on key issues facing franchisors and franchisees in Canada’s evolving franchise landscape. -
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Goliath Resources Completes $27-Million Flow-Through Share Offering
Aird & Berlis represented Goliath Resources with a team led by Adria Leung Lim and Russell Sanders (Capital Markets) and including Karlie Nordstrom (Capital Markets), Manjit Singh (Tax) and Aidan Abbo... -
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Lenders Take Note: Consultations Set to Begin on Ontario’s New Coerced Debt Legislation
This article outlines Ontario's forthcoming consultations on regulations to implement Bill 41, which will prohibit the collection of debts incurred through human trafficking and require lenders to abs... -
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Private Equity Meets Sports: How TPG Sports Is Reshaping the Industry
This article explains how TPG Sports, launched with Rory McIlroy, is reshaping the sports industry by investing capital and expertise to drive growth and innovation. -
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Jennifer Shayko Discusses the Economic Impact of Franchising in Canada
This episode features Jennifer Shayko discussing the economic importance of franchising in Canada, key success factors for franchisors and franchisees and the evolving legal landscape of the industry. -
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Holly Cunliffe Provides Insight on the Rising Threat of Elder Financial Abuse
This article highlights Holly Cunliffe’s perspective on the growing crisis of elder financial abuse in Canada, emphasizing the need for early legal planning and greater public awareness to protect vul... -
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Aird & Berlis | Aird & McBurney Recognized in 2025 Edition of IAM Patent 1000
Aird & Berlis and Aird & McBurney are proud to be recognized in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals. IAM's rankings identify top patent professionals in key j... -
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Celebrating World Franchise Day: Beyond the Usual Brands
On World Franchise Day, we’re shining a light on the lesser-known, but equally impactful, franchises that are building, fixing and restoring the places we call home. -
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The Financial Transformation of College Sports: Is Private Equity the Future?
This article examines how financial pressures are driving interest in private equity in college sports, raising questions about commercialization and control. -
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SAT Companies Acquires Phillips Life Safety to Expand Regional Services
Aird & Berlis acted as counsel to SAT Companies with a team led by Rochelle Perera (Corporate) and including Chauntae De Gannes (Corporate), Saam Nainifard (Tax), Dasha Peregoudova (Employment), Krist... -
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Aird & Berlis | Aird & McBurney Partners Recognized as 2025 IP STARS
We are proud to share that five of our intellectual property professionals have been recognized in the 2025 edition of IP STARS, Managing Intellectual Property’s guide to the world's leading IP firms ... -
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Adrienne Ho Explores Cross-Border D&O Liability Issues in ABI Journal Article
A recent article in the ABI Journal by Aird & Berlis lawyer Adrienne Ho provides a Canadian perspective on director and officer liability in insolvency and restructuring proceedings, examining the leg... -
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Back to Basics: Acquisition Structures for Canadian Public and Private M&A
This article provides a high-level overview of the key legal and structural considerations for Canadian public and private M&A transactions, including common approaches such as takeover bids, amalgama... -
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Swinging for Change: How MLB and AUSL Are Shaping the Future of Women’s Sports
This article discusses Major League Baseball’s historic investment in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, a landmark partnership that aims to elevate women’s professional softball through financia... -
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Collateral Controversy: The J. Crew Manoeuvre and the Fight Over Loan Agreement Loopholes
This article explores how U.S.-based retailer J. Crew Group Inc. exploited loosely drafted credit agreement provisions – most notably an undefined "trap door" clause – to transfer valuable collateral ...
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