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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Global Guide 2026 We are proud to be recognized in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Global Guide. The firm was acknowledged as a leader in the areas of Banking & Finance, Intellectual Property, Projects: PPP & Infrastructure, Restructuring/Insolvency and Tax. 15 lawyers were also recognized as leaders in their respective fields. Read More
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes Nine New Partners Read More
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in The Legal 500 Canada 2026 We are proud to announce our inclusion in The Legal 500 Canada's 2026 guide as a leading firm across 16 different practice areas, including a Band 1 ranking in the newly introduced Sports Law category. Read More
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‘Kindness Over Everything’: Celebrating Angela Swan The extraordinary career of Angela Swan has been honoured with a memoir recognizing her contributions to law, legal education and the LGBTQ2S+ community. Read More
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Mark van Zandvoort Recognized as a 2025 Lexpert Rising Star We are proud to announce that Mark van Zandvoort, Co-Practice Group Leader of the firm's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, has been recognized as a 2025 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under. 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 Duty to Opportunity: Indigenous Consultation in Mining Transactions
- 04:00 PMThe nuances of meaningful Indigenous consultation, including under the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, have real and growing implications for public and private mining ... -
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Workplace Law Update: What Employers Need to Know for 2026
- 11:00 AMWe live in a time of geopolitical instability and ongoing economic uncertainty. These issues directly impact the workplace and require employers to think ahead, both in terms of hiring requirements an... -
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Data Breaches: Municipal Preparedness and Response
- 04:00 PMData breaches and cyber incidents present growing legal, operational and reputational risks for municipalities across Ontario and Canada. As threat actors become more sophisticated and regulatory expe... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in Chambers Global Guide 2026
Aird & Berlis has been included in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Global Guide in the areas of Banking & Finance, Intellectual Property, Projects: PPP & Infrastructure, Restructuring/Insolvency and ... -
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The Rise of AI Scribes: Balancing Efficiency With Privacy in Canadian Health Care
This article examines the rise of AI scribes in Canadian health care and outlines the privacy, data security and governance obligations that providers in British Columbia and Ontario must address to a... -
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From Molise, With Love: Federal Court Says Identical Geographic Descriptors Not Enough for Confusion
This article summarizes a recent Federal Court decision holding that geographic terms such as "Molisana" are weak and unlikely to cause trademark confusion when other elements are distinctive. -
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The NHL’s Olympic Comeback: Best-on-Best Hockey and the Business Behind It
This article covers the NHL’s return to the 2026 Winter Olympics after a 12-year hiatus and the broader strategy to showcase top-level hockey through international tournaments. -
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Lights, Camera, Acquisition: Analyzing Netflix and Paramount’s Bidding War to Acquire Warner Bros.
This article reviews the bidding war between Netflix and Paramount to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery’s Streaming and Studios division, including deal offers, board responses and regulatory considerati... -
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The Ban on Bands: Australian Open Sparks Debate on Biometric Data
This article examines the controversy at the 2026 Australian Open after top tennis players were forced to remove WHOOP wearable devices, highlighting tensions between tournament rules, athlete rights ... -
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Developments in Class Action Law: Highlights From Q4 2025
This article reviews key Q4 2025 developments in Canadian class action law, highlighting how courts across Canada refined certification and leave standards by advancing well-supported claims while cur... -
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Biometric Information and Privacy Considerations: Guidance for Federal Institutions
This article summarizes the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada’s latest guidance for federal institutions using biometric technologies, highlighting key legal, governance and risk-management... -
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Navigating ‘Material Change’: Takeaways From the SCC’s Decision in Lundin Mining
This article outlines the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Lundin Mining Corp. v. Markowich, which confirms a broad, investor-focused interpretation of “material change” and reinforces the import... -
Firm NewsAird & Berlis Welcomes Nine New Partners
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Stephanie D'Amico, Jasmine Fraser, Matilda Lici, Codie Mitchell, John George Pappas, Pia-Lauren Reece, Kanika Sharma, Justin Song and Lynn Tay have become par... -
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Retaliation or Cause? OLRB Decision Upheld After Employee Fired for Online Defamation
This article explains how the Ontario Superior Court upheld an OLRB decision confirming that an employee’s termination for refusing to remove a reputationally harmful social media post was lawful and ... -
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Construction Act Updates: Guidance for Owners, Contractors and Suppliers
- 04:00 PMOn January 1, 2026, significant updates to Ontario’s Construction Act will take effect with practical implications for owners, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers. These updates, introduced thro... -
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What Builders (and Their Advisors) Need to Know About the Enhanced GST/HST Rental Rebate and First-Time Home Buyers' Rebate
- 04:00 PMThe Government of Canada is actively promoting new housing development by offering incentives that eliminate or reduce unrecoverable GST/HST for rental projects and certain home buyers. These measures... -
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Expanding Your Franchise Into Canada: Key Legal Differences for U.S. Franchisors
This article outlines the key legal differences U.S. franchisors encounter in Canada, including provincial franchise laws, tailored disclosure requirements and executive liability, while maintaining f... -
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After the Surge: Understanding the GTA’s Housing Market Decline
This article examines how rising costs, high interest rates and shifting demographics have driven a decline in GTA housing prices and stalled development, creating a challenging market for developers,... -
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Sherri Altshuler Named in Global Top 200 Psychedelic Lawyers Directory 2026
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that Sherri Altshuler has been recognized in the Global Top 200 Psychedelic Lawyers Directory 2026. Aird & Berlis also stands as the only Canadian firm included in t... -
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Sudbury Councillor Ordered to Pay $63,000 in Court Costs
Aird & Berlis represented the City of Greater Sudbury, led by John George Pappas (Municipal & Land Use Planning).
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Client-Centred Approach
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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Global Presence
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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