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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 Area. Read More
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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 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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2024 Year in Review: Key Developments in Class Action Litigation
- 04:00 PMJoin members of our Class Actions Group as they analyze this past year’s most impactful cases. Attendees will receive practical insights on evolving trends and guidance to address class action risks e... -
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Distressed Real Estate: Market Trends, Headwinds and Opportunities
- 04:00 PMJoin members of the Aird & Berlis Distressed Real Estate Group as they explore the complexities of the current landscape and discuss potential solutions. -
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Ontario Land Use Planning: Hot Topics for 2025
- 04:00 PMJoin members of the Aird & Berlis Municipal & Land Use Planning Group as they discuss what are sure to be hot topics for public and private sector stakeholders in 2025. -
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To Attorn or Not to Attorn: Ontario Court of Appeal Clarifies Impact of Complying With a Disclosure Order on Jurisdiction in Trop v. Trop
This article outlines a recent decision by the Ontario Court of Appeal clarifying that compliance with a disclosure order does not imply conceding jurisdiction, even when a jurisdictional challenge is... -
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Ontario Revises Proposal to Reduce EV Charging Rates With Charger Discount
This article details Ontario's revised proposal to lower electricity rates for EV charging stations through a new fixed-rate Electric Vehicle Charging Rate, aiming to boost EV adoption with adjustment... -
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Advancing Reconciliation and Reconciliatory Justice by Contract: The Honour of the Crown’s Application to Crown-Indigenous Agreements
This article summarizes the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Quebec (Attorney General) v. Pekuakamiulnuatsh Takuhikan, 2024 SCC 39. -
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Two Key Employment Updates to Start 2025: Upcoming Changes to Hiring Practices and Latest Decision on Termination Provisions in Ontario
This two-part article addresses upcoming changes to hiring practices in Ontario and examines an important Ontario Court of Appeal decision concerning the enforceability of termination provisions. -
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Ontario Seeks Input on Proposed Regulation for New Consumer Protection Act
This article discusses Ontario's call for input on the proposed regulation for the Consumer Protection Act, 2023, covering updates to consumer agreements, leases, contract changes and implementation f... -
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Aird & Berlis Lawyers Featured in Global Top 200 Psychedelic Lawyers Directory 2025
Sherri Altshuler, Danny Kharazmi, Jeffrey Merk, and Russell Sanders have once again been recognized for their industry expertise. -
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Highlights From the Ontario Minister of Energy’s 2025 Letter of Direction to the OEB
This article outlines Ontario’s Minister of Energy’s 2025 Letter of Direction to the OEB, emphasizing growth planning, affordability, innovation and regulatory support for Ontario's energy vision. -
Firm NewsAird & Berlis Announces New Practice Group Leaders
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Adria Leung Lim, Jack Goslett, Andrea Skinner, Ethan Eisen, Aaron Bains, Meghan Cowan and Manjit Singh have taken on the following leadership positions within... -
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Aird & Berlis Advises International Media Company on Acquisition of Canadian Streaming Assets
Aird & Berlis acted as legal counsel for the media company with a team led by Aaron Bains (Capital Markets) and Felix Ng (Corporate/Commercial) and including Alex Kagan (Employment), Angelo Gentile (T... -
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Aird & Berlis Guides Canadian Fintech Company on Dual Financing and Strategic Acquisition of French Fintech Assets
Aird & Berlis acted as legal counsel for the Canadian company with a financing team led by Aaron Bains and Danny Kharazmi and including Karlie Nordstrom and Isabella Spiliakos (Capital Markets). -
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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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Receivership Ordered for Ashcroft Urban Developments Following Creditor Opposition to CCAA Proceedings
Aird & Berlis represented CMLS Financial Ltd. and Equitable Bank in this matter, with a team led by Robb English and including Sanjeev Mitra and Calvin Horsten (Financial Services). -
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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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Pluribus Technologies Corp. Obtains CCAA Protection Amid Liquidity Crisis
Aird & Berlis is advising the Monitor, B. Riley Farber, in the CCAA Proceedings with a team led by Kyle Plunkett and Miranda Spence and including Cristian Delfino (Financial Services). -
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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 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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