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Aird & Berlis LLP Announces the Opening of Vancouver Office We are pleased to announce the opening of our new Vancouver office, marking a significant milestone in our growth. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory We are proud to announce that 69 partners at the firm have been recognized as leading lawyers across 35 different practice areas. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partners Stephen Leonard, Sabrina Spencer and Demetre Vasilounis Stephen is a member of our Intellectual Property Group, Sabrina is a member of our Indigenous Practice Group and Demetre is a member of our Tax and Estates & Trusts Groups. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Global Guide 2025 We are proud to be recognized in the 2025 edition of the Chambers Global Guide. The firm was acknowledged as a leader in the areas of Intellectual Property, Projects: PPP & Infrastructure, Restructuring/Insolvency and Tax. 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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Annual Disclosure Under Canada’s Mandatory Supply Chain Reporting Regime Due by May 31, 2025
This article outlines the annual disclosure requirements under Canada’s Modern Slavery Act, reminding applicable organizations that their next mandatory report on efforts to prevent forced and child l... -
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Bill 17 and the Push to Build: How Ontario Plans to Speed Up Development
This article summarizes Bill 17, the Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025, highlighting how its proposed amendments aim to accelerate development approvals in Ontario’s land use pl... -
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Aird & Berlis Lawyers Release Updated Guide to Expropriation in Ontario
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce the release of the second edition of Expropriation Law in Ontario, authored by municipal lawyers Christopher Williams, Andrea Skinner and Matthew Helfand, and publ... -
Representative Matter
Kognitiv Completes Sale to Capillary Technologies
On May 15, 2025, Capillary Technologies, an AI-powered loyalty management company, completed its acquisition of Kognitiv, a provider of intelligent, omnichannel loyalty solutions. -
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Canadian Securities Regulators Announce Changes to Support Capital-Raising Efforts
This article outlines recent changes by the Canadian Securities Administrators to streamline capital raising, including updates to financial statement requirements, marketing rules and new exemptions ... -
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National Security in Transition: Trade, Alliances, Evolving Legislation and AI
- 04:00 PMJoin our National Security Group as they delve into the complex intersection of these developments and their impact on Canada’s national security strategy. With an emphasis on trade policies, internat... -
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A Guide to Commercial Patriotism: Understanding ‘Made in Canada’ and Similar Labels
This article outlines the legal standards and enforcement risks associated with using “Made in Canada” and similar labels, advising businesses to ensure origin claims are accurate and not misleading t... -
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John Mascarin Guides Municipalities Through the Complexities of Strong Mayor Powers
John Mascarin, a member of our Municipal & Land Use Planning Group, is a leading authority on the Municipal Act, 2001. Now that Ontario has extended strong mayor powers to an additional 170 municipali... -
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Developments in Class Action Law: Highlights From Q1 2025
This article reviews notable Q1 2025 class action rulings on certification limits, delay dismissals, arbitration clauses and emerging claims in crypto and privacy law. -
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Eight Partners Recognized in 2025 Benchmark Litigation Canada Guide
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized in the 2025 edition of the Benchmark Litigation Canada guide as a leading firm in Dispute Resolution. -
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Canada-U.S. M&A: Navigating Uncertainty in the Trade War Era
This article explores how Canada-U.S. M&A activity is being impacted by rising trade tensions, outlines strategic and risk-mitigation approaches for dealmaking during economic uncertainty and emphasiz... -
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Aird & Berlis Partners Recognized by HR Law Canada 2025 Awards Program
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that members of our Workplace Law Group have been recognized by HR Law Canada's inaugural Awards Program, which celebrates exceptional achievements and innovation ... -
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OEB Releases Final Report to Reduce EV Charging Rates
This article outlines the OEB’s Final Report introducing a new EV charging rate to reduce costs for station owners, with updated rules and a 2026 rollout. -
Representative Matter
RBC Secures Receiver Appointment for Trucking Logistics Business
Aird & Berlis acted as counsel to RBC with a team consisting of Steven Graff, Shaun Parsons and Alex Bernicchia-Freeman (Financial Services). -
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Due Care in Action: Critical Factors in Canadian Patent Reinstatement and Expiry Cases
This article examines how Canadian patent holders can meet the Due Care standard to reinstate abandoned applications or reverse expiry, with key insights from CIPO guidance and recent case law. -
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Aird & Berlis Vancouver Expansion Featured in Globe and Mail
This article outlines the firm’s growth strategy, Indigenous practice development and efforts to better serve national clients through office integration. -
Representative Matter
Maritime Resources Corp. Completes $20-Million Brokered Private Placement
Aird & Berlis represented Maritime Resources Corp. with a team led by Jeffrey Merk and Adria Leung Lim and including Ryan Cohen and Ali Kwinter. -
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Allied Properties Completes $400-Million Offering of Senior Unsecured Debentures
On April 7, 2025, Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AP.UN), a leading owner-operator of distinctive urban workspace in Canada’s major cities, completed a private placement of $400-mi... -
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Produce Wholesale Distributor Completes Hybrid Sale of Produce Companies
Aird & Berlis acted as legal counsel for the produce companies with a team led by Liam Tracey-Raymont and including Thomas Fenton, Jeffrey Merk, Christian Nianiaris, Joshua Ward and Teddy Nikolaou (Ca... -
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Anti-Money Laundering Amendments Accelerated: Businesses Face Unexpected Compliance Rush
This article discusses accelerated anti-money laundering amendments under Canadian legislation, requiring new reporting entities to comply by April 1, 2025, with a transition period until April 1, 202...
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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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