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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. 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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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 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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AI: Data Security, Intellectual Property and Strategic Considerations
- 04:00 PMAs artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, it introduces complex legal challenges for data privacy, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, while raising critica... -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partner Kate Costin
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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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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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117 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026
Aird & Berlis is 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. We are also pleased to share that an addit... -
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Striking a Deal: How Earnouts Can Bridge the Gap in Mining M&A
This article explores the growing use of earnout provisions in Canadian mining M&A transactions as a tool to bridge valuation gaps, manage risk and align buyer-seller interests in an industry marked b... -
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New Leadership Appointments at Aird & Berlis
Congratulations to Gary Volman, Jeremy Burke and Sidonia Tomasella, who have taken on new Co-Practice Group Leader roles at the firm. -
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Aird & Berlis Lawyers Elected to CBA and OBA Section Executive Roles
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that several members of the firm have been elected to serve with the Canadian Bar Association and Ontario Bar Association's Section Executives for the 2025/2026 te... -
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Drawing the Line at 65: Why Ontario’s Age Cutoff for Long-Term Disability Benefits Survived a Charter Challenge
This article explains how an Ontario arbitrator upheld the age-65 cutoff for long-term disability benefits, finding that while the limit infringes equality rights under the Charter, it is a reasonable... -
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Buying and Selling Stakes in Companies: A Guide for Athlete Investors and Enterprises
This article highlights key legal and commercial steps for athletes and companies to form successful investment partnerships, stressing clarity, diligence, structure, exit planning and expert advice. -
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Ontario Approves Majority of Toronto’s Major Transit Station Areas and Protected Major Transit Station Areas With Amendments
This article reviews Ontario’s approval of most Toronto MTSAs and PMTSAs with amendments on density, heights, multiplexes, special policy areas and inclusionary zoning. -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes Partner Robert Santia
We are pleased to announce that Robert Santia has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Tax and Tax Controversy/Tax Litigation Groups. -
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Not So Fast: Ontario Court Weighs In on Earnout Acceleration Clauses
This article reviews an Ontario court ruling on earnout clauses, stressing context, commercial logic and precise drafting in M&A transactions. -
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Aird & Berlis Partners Included in Benchmark Canada's 2025 40 & Under List
We are pleased to announce that Brian Chung, Pavle Levkovic and Mark van Zandvoort have been included in Benchmark Canada's 2025 40 & Under List, which recognizes Canada's most notable up-and-coming l...
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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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