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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 Welcomes New Partners John Munnis and Andrea Kroetch John is a member of our Financial Services, Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions Groups. Andrea is a member of our Intellectual Property and Litigation & Dispute Resolution Groups. 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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Tax Litigation Video Series: What to Do When the CRA Calls In the latest instalment of our Tax Litigation Video Series, Louise Summerhill shares important information on what to do if the CRA notifies you of an audit by phone call. Watch Now
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Doing Business in Canada 2024 Now Available! This publication provides a general overview of Canadian federal and Ontario 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 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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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
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Key Lessons From the First Reporting Year Under Canada’s Mandatory Supply Chain Reporting Regime
This article summarizes Public Safety Canada's guidance regarding the interpretation and implementation of Canada's Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act. -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in The Legal 500 Canada 2025
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Sherri Altshuler Discusses M&A Activity Trends in Globe and Mail Article
Sherri Altshuler notes that while U.S. election cycles and regulatory shifts may affect large M&A deals, Canada’s mid-market focus means a minimal impact on its M&A activity. -
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ArticleTreaties Recognition Week in Ontario: Understanding Treaty Rights and Responsibilities
Under Ontario’s Treaties Recognition Week Act, 2016, the first Sunday in November marks the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week. This year, Treaties Recognition Week is taking place from November 3... -
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FIFA’s Player Transfer Regulations Found to Violate EU Employment and Competition Laws
This article discusses a landmark ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union, which found that certain provisions of FIFA's Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players violate EU law b... -
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The Use of Holding Companies for Ontario’s Municipally Owned Electricity Utilities: Part 2 – ‘Corporatization’ and Development of the HoldCo Structure
This article explores the legislative framework for using holding companies in Ontario's municipally owned electricity utilities under the Energy Competition Act, 1998. -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Inaugural Edition of Best Law Firms in Canada
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized in the inaugural edition of the Best Law Firms in Canada with 61 rankings across 41 practice areas. The firm received 18 national rankings and 43 regional ranki... -
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CRA Announces Bare Trusts Are Exempt From Trust Reporting Requirements for 2024
The Canada Revenue Agency has exempted bare trusts from filing a T3 Return and Schedule 15 for the 2024 tax year unless specifically requested. -
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Women in Leadership: Dynamic Views from Professionals & Lawyers
- 11:15 AMJoin us for this engaging program which will highlight some of the personal stories of women leaders. Hear their views on how they have achieved leadership status, maintain a leadership mindset, and l... -
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Peoples Trust Company Initiates Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act Proceedings for Crown Crest Entities
On November 9, 2023, Crown Crest Financial Corp., Simply Green Home Services Inc., Simply Green Home Services Corp., Crown Crest Capital Management Corp., Crown Crest Funding Corp. and Crown Crest Cap... -
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Ontario Energy Board Announces Phased Approach to Implementing Capacity Information Maps
The Ontario Energy Board has announced its plan to move ahead with implementing capacity information maps for licensed electricity distributors. -
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Ontario Introduces Legislative Changes to Support Its Affordable Energy Future Plan
To support the initiatives and goals set out in Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future plan, the Ontario government is proposing legislative changes in three areas, set out in the Affordable Energy Act, 2... -
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Aird & Berlis Named One of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2025 by The Globe and Mail
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce its inclusion in The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms 2025 list. For a fourth year, The Globe and Mail's Report on Business magazine partnered with Statist... -
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Pavle Levkovic, Kristen Shorer Examine Surety Priority in Construction Adjudications
This article discusses the Ontario Superior Court ruling in Westport Insurance v. BDA Inc., which affirmed the surety's right to a security interest in construction adjudication funds but refrained fr... -
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Ontario Announces Changes to Reduce Electricity Infrastructure Costs for New Housing Developments
This article outlines Ontario's announcement regarding the reduction of electricity infrastructure costs for new housing developments by extending the revenue horizon for cost recovery from 25 to 40 y... -
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Court of Appeal Orders New Hearing in First Charter Challenge to Ontario’s Climate Policy
This article analyzes the Ontario Court of Appeal's decision to order a new hearing in Mathur v. Ontario, a Charter challenge to Ontario’s climate policy, due to errors in the lower court's analysis o... -
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Court Denies Motion to Strike Ontario Bankruptcy Application in Cross-Border Case Involving Delaware Corporation
On October 21, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed a motion by Winning Brands Corporation, a Delaware-based company, to strike or halt a bankruptcy application filed by creditor Char... -
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Top Class Action Decisions of Q3 2024
Q3 2024 saw the release of several significant class action decisions, including appellate rulings, that we consider especially relevant to our clients.
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