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Red River Métis Treaty a Breakthrough for Indigenous Rights Jason Madden reflects on this historic step in an interview with CBA National Magazine. Read More
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Jacqueline Goslett Recognized as a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star We are proud to announce that Jacqueline (Jack) Goslett has been named a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Canada 2025 We are proud to be recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading firm across 12 different practice areas. 34 of the firm’s lawyers were also ranked as top practitioners in their fields. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada We are proud to announce that 112 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada alongside 18 lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada. 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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Aird & Berlis Named Top Planning and Development Law Firm in 2024 NRU GTHA Ranking
We are pleased to announce that our Municipal & Land Use Planning Group was the top firm in Novae Res Urbis’ annual ranking of planning and development law firms in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Ar... -
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Peter Czegledy Provides Expert Insight on High-Profile NBA Case
This article explores the legal and regulatory implications of Jontay Porter’s guilty plea to wire fraud, with Peter Czegledy providing expert analysis. -
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Jason Madden Highlights Historic Red River Métis Treaty in CBA National Magazine
The article describes the Red River Métis Self-Government Recognition and Implementation Treaty as a historic step toward Métis self-governance and constitutional recognition in Manitoba. -
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Wishing You a Bright and Joyful Holiday Season!
Wishing you a bright and joyful holiday season from all of us at Aird & Berlis LLP! -
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Negotiating Exclusive Use Clauses Following Amendments to the Competition Act (Canada)
This article examines how recent Competition Act amendments affect exclusive use clauses in leases, urging landlords and tenants to structure them carefully to avoid anti-competitive issues. -
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Alberta and Ontario Courts Reaffirm Enforceability of Consents to Receiverships
This article highlights recent court decisions reaffirming the enforceability of consents to receiverships, emphasizing the importance of commercial certainty and upholding negotiated agreements in in... -
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Court Grants Summary Judgment to Lender in Family Loan Dispute
On December 10, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice granted a summary judgment in favour of a mother, determining that she loaned funds to her daughter and her daughters’ husband, contrary to ... -
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PMPRB’s Jurisdiction Limited to Patented Medicines
This article discusses the Federal Court of Appeal's decision in Galderma Canada Inc v. Canada (Attorney General), which clarified that the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board's jurisdiction is limi... -
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Receiver Appointed for Gas Station Operator Following Tandia Financial Application
Aird & Berlis acted for Tandia Financial Credit Union Limited in the application with a team led by Kyle Plunkett and including Shaun Parsons and Roxana Manea (Financial Services). -
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RBC Secures Appointment of Receiver for J&R Transport Inc.
Aird & Berlis acted as counsel to RBC with a team consisting of Sanjeev Mitra, Jeremy Nemers and Calvin Horsten (Financial Services). -
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AirBoss Secures US$180-Million Senior Credit Facilities With TD Bank, CIBC
On December 2, 2024, AirBoss of America Corp. (TSX: BOS) (OTCQX: ABSSF), a manufacturing company focused on advanced rubber compounding and related markets, entered into new senior secured credit faci... -
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IDC Technologies (Canada) Inc. Placed Into Receivership Following TD Bank Application
Aird & Berlis represented TD Bank, with a team led by Kyle Plunkett and including Miranda Spence and Cristian Delfino (Financial Services). -
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From Risk to Opportunity: ESG as a Growth Strategy
- 04:00 PMJoin members of the Aird & Berlis ESG & Sustainability Group for a comprehensive exploration of practical strategies to leverage ESG opportunities for sustainable growth in 2025 and beyond. -
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Security by Design: Addressing AI Risks
- 04:00 PMJoin members of the Aird & Berlis Technology Group as they examine evolving threats and provide insights into safeguarding systems against emerging AI-driven risks. -
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Stay Vigilant: Trademark Owners Targeted in Recent Wave of Phishing Emails
This article alerts trademark owners to phishing emails impersonating IP attorneys, urging them to verify unsolicited communications with their agent or CIPO. -
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14th Annual IBA Finance & Capital Markets Tax Conference
Jack Bernstein will chair the 14th Annual IBA Finance & Capital Markets Tax Conference in London on January 20-21, 2025, with Francesco Gucciardo and Christopher Slade as panellists. -
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1785192 Ontario Inc v. Ontario H Limited Partnership: A Not-So-Tender Lesson on Tendering
This article examines a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal emphasizing the importance of strict compliance with contractual tendering requirements and clear drafting in real estate agreeme... -
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Jacqueline Goslett Recognized as a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that Jacqueline (Jack) Goslett has been recognized as a 2024 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under. -
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Independent Review Spurs Major Changes to Ontario’s Construction Act
This article discusses recent amendments to Ontario's Construction Act, which aim to improve payment processes, adjudication access and administrative efficiency based on recommendations from an indep... -
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Property Tax Reminder: Toronto Vacant Home Tax Portal Is Now Open
This article alerts property owners that Toronto's Vacant Home Tax portal is now open, with key changes including a 3% tax rate, extended declaration deadlines and updated exemptions for the 2024 taxa...
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Aird & Berlis is a leading Canadian law firm, 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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