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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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Budget 2025: Highlights of Business, International and Personal Tax Measures On November 4, 2025, Canada’s Minister of Finance tabled Canada Strong: Budget 2025. Our tax lawyers have summarized the government's newly proposed tax measures. 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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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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ESG & DEI in 2026: Relevance, Risk and Responsibility
- 04:00 PMAs political tides shift and global markets recalibrate, ESG and DEI are under more scrutiny than ever. Canadian companies are facing a new era of legal risk, reputational exposure and regulatory comp... -
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Mastering the CRA Audit Process: How to Stay Strategic Under Scrutiny
- 02:00 PMIn a climate where regulatory expectations continue to evolve, understanding how to strategically navigate the CRA audit process can make all the difference. Join members of our Tax Controversy/Tax Li... -
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Beyond the Agreement: Employment Law Impacts on Franchise Systems
- 04:00 PMAs franchise systems grow and evolve, so do the legal relationships between franchisors, franchisees and their employees. Recent developments in employment law have raised critical questions about lia... -
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Mark van Zandvoort Recognized as a 2025 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that Mark van Zandvoort has been recognized as a 2025 Lexpert Rising Star: Leading Lawyers 40 and Under. -
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Kimberly McManus Recognized in 2026 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders
We are pleased to announce that Kimberly McManus, Co-Leader of the firm's Intellectual Property Group, has been recognized in the 2026 edition of IAM Strategy 300: Global Leaders. IAM Strategy 300 sho... -
Firm News‘Kindness Over Everything’: Celebrating Angela Swan’s Extraordinary Career
Angela Swan was honoured with a commemorative booklet to mark her retirement and to recognize her contributions to law, legal education and the LGBTQ2S+ community. -
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Expropriation Demystified: Key Situations, Emerging Trends and Best Practices in Ontario
- 04:00 PMExpropriation law in Ontario continues to evolve, creating complex considerations for landowners, municipalities and developers involved in infrastructure projects. Understanding the expropriation pro... -
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OEB Updates Rules to Address Generative AI in Regulatory Filings
This article outlines the OEB’s new disclosure and verification requirements for generative AI content in regulatory filings and highlights three procedural amendments affecting reviews, intervention ... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2026 ITR World Tax Rankings
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2026 ITR World Tax rankings, in the areas of General Corporate Tax and Tax Controversy. Ten partners at the firm have also been recognized as ... -
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Wild Wing Ruling Raises Red Flags for End-of-Year Resales
This article cautions franchisors that the Savannah Wells Holdings decision makes clear they forfeit the resale exemption if they become actively involved in a franchise transfer. -
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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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RBC Obtains Receivership Order Over Artech Entities
Aird & Berlis acted as counsel to RBC with a team including Sanjeev Mitra, Cristian Delfino and Kieran Moloney (Financial Services). -
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Dasha Peregoudova Named the 2026 TLA Emerging Excellence Award Recipient
We are proud to announce that Dasha Peregoudova has been named the recipient of the 2026 Toronto Lawyers Association (TLA) Emerging Excellence Award, which is presented to a Toronto lawyer in practice... -
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What Budget 2025 Means for Canada’s Financial Services Sector
This article explains that Budget 2025 aims to boost innovation, competition and consumer protection in Canada’s financial services sector through regulatory reforms, open banking, stablecoin oversigh... -
ArticleBudget 2025: Highlights of Business, International and Personal Tax Measures
This article summarizes Canada’s Budget 2025, outlining reduced operational spending, business tax changes, OECD-aligned international tax rules and personal tax measures including a Top-Up Tax Credit... -
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Ministry of Energy and Mines Seeks Comments on Review of Ontario’s Electricity Distribution Sector
This article notes that Ontario’s Ministry of Energy and Mines has launched PULSE, inviting public feedback on improving LDCs’ governance, financing and efficiency. -
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Cybin Completes US$175-Million Registered Direct Offering
Aird & Berlis represented Cybin Inc. (CBOE: CYBN) (NYSE American: CYBN), a clinical-stage neuropsychiatry company committed to revolutionizing mental healthcare, with respect to its US$175-million reg... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in the 2026 Best Law Firms – Canada Rankings
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized in the second edition of the Best Law Firms in Canada with 60 rankings across 42 practice areas. The firm received 16 National Rankings and 44 Regional Rankings... -
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Time Theft at the Tailgate: Understanding the Importance of Trust in the Employment Relationship
This article examines an Alberta arbitration decision upholding the dismissal of a delivery driver for intentional time theft, underscoring that trust and honesty are essential to the employment relat... -
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RBC Secures Receiver Over Timber Mill
Aird & Berlis acted as counsel to RBC with a team including Sanjeev Mitra and Cristian Delfino (Financial Services).
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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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