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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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Aird & Berlis Awarded
2024 Readers’ Choice Designation by Canadian HR Reporter Aird & Berlis is honoured to have been chosen by the readers of Canadian HR Reporter as one of the top full-service law firms in the country in the Employment & Labour Law category. Learn More -
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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112 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025
Aird & Berlis is 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. We are also pleased to share that an addit... -
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Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized as 2025 ITR World Tax Leaders
We’re pleased to announce that 10 partners at the firm have been recognized as 2025 ITR World Tax Leaders. Aird & Berlis is also recognized at the firm level in the areas of Tax and Tax Controversy. -
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Sam Billard Discusses Distressed Real Estate in CBC News Video
Sam Billard recently explained the factors contributing to a growing number of real estate development insolvencies in a CBC News video. -
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It’s Here! Ontario Releases Provincial Planning Statement, 2024
Issuance comes after a significant period of public consultation on two prior drafts and is welcome news for anyone with an interest in land development in Ontario. -
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Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized as 2024 IP STARS
We are proud to share that two of our intellectual property lawyers, Timothy Lowman and Ken Clark, have been recognized as Trademark Stars in the 2024 edition of IP STARS, Managing Intellectual Proper... -
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After Construction Adjudication: Achieving Prompt Payment in High Tech Power Inc. v. BDA Inc.
This article addresses an Ontario court ruling that prompt payment under construction adjudication requires the claimant's actual receipt of funds, not just placing them in a lawyer's trust account. -
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U.S. Supreme Court Refuses Trademark for ‘Trump Too Small’
This article discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to deny a trademark application for "Trump too small," affirming that trademarks cannot use names of living individuals without their consent. -
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Glencore’s Acquisition of Teck: Impact on the Future of Mining Transactions in Canada
This article examines the Canadian Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry's July 4, 2024 statement on the Investment Canada Act review of Glencore’s acquisition of Teck’s coal assets. -
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Brian Chung and Mark van Zandvoort Included in Benchmark Canada's 2024 40 & Under List
We are pleased to announce that Brian Chung and Mark van Zandvoort have been included in Benchmark Canada's 2024 40 & Under List, which recognizes Canada's most notable up-and-coming litigation lawyer... -
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Understanding Materiality Scrapes in Private M&A: Definition, Function and Usage Frequency
This article examines materiality scrape provisions in private M&A transactions, discussing the perspectives of vendors and purchasers, potential compromises, and the growing importance and prevalence... -
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TD Bank Initiates Receivership for Buchh Holding Inc. and Affiliates
On July 31, 2024, Buchh Holding Inc. and its affiliates were placed into receivership following an application by TD Bank, which is owed $3.6 million. -
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Aird & Berlis Successfully Defends Against All Claims in Consolidated Adjudication
Aird & Berlis represented a municipality in having consolidated construction adjudication claims, for additional costs arising from an alleged delay in awarding the contract and soil sampling and test... -
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Bill 194 to Reform Cybersecurity and Privacy Rights in Ontario’s Public Service
Ontario is taking steps to address cybersecurity risks and the use of artificial intelligence in the public sector. -
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OEB Provides Guidance on Consolidations With Release of Updated 2024 MAADs Handbook
The 2024 MAADs Handbook is applicable to both electricity distributors and transmitters filing consolidation applications under applicable sections of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 as of January ... -
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Ontario Energy Board Releases 2023 Innovation Sandbox Annual Report
Launched in 2019, the Innovation Sandbox is a tool designed by the OEB to provide advice and support to project proponents seeking to advance “innovative projects related to electricity or natural gas... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized as Leading Firm in Chambers High Net Worth 2024
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized as one of the top professional advisers to high-net-worth individuals in Chambers and Partners’ High Net Worth 2024 guide, in the areas of Private Wealth Law (C... -
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Willow Biosciences Completes Brokered Private Placement
Aird & Berlis represented Independent Trading Group (ITG) Inc., as lead agent and sole bookrunner, in Willow Biosciences Inc.’s brokered private placement of units. -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partner Ryan Evans
We are pleased to announce that Ryan Evans has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Intellectual Property and Litigation & Dispute Resolution Groups. -
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Closing the Value Gap: Examining the Utility of Earnout Provisions in M&A Transactions
This article examines trends in the use of earnout provisions, the elements of typical earnout provisions, different forms of earnout structures and key points for sellers and buyers to be aware of wh... -
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Patent Term Adjustment Is Coming to Canada but Very Few Patents Will Qualify
This article summarizes the upcoming implementation of a patent term adjustment (PTA) framework in Canada to comply with CUSMA, noting that very few patents will qualify due to strict eligibility crit...
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