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Conflict happens — with large organizations, small private companies and in the lives of individuals. The role of Aird & Berlis is to secure a just, cost-effective and timely result for you or your organization, whether the complaint has been made by or against you.
Acting in all forms of dispute resolution — civil lawsuits, quasi-criminal proceedings, administrative proceedings, appeals, mediation, private arbitrations or other alternate dispute resolution — our litigators have a wealth of experience in efficiently and effectively representing clients involved in disputes of all types. We also offer the services of experienced mediators and arbitrators.
We offer our clients experience advocating over a broad range of areas, including:
- Class Actions
- Competition
- Construction
- Corporate, Commercial & Securities Litigation
- Electricity, Natural Gas & Renewable Energy
- Employment & Labour
- Environmental
- Estates & Trusts Litigation
- Financial Services
- Insolvency & Restructuring
- Intellectual Property
- Media
- Municipal & Land Use Planning
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Product Liability
- Privacy & Data Security
- Professional Liability
- Quasi-criminal Offences
- Real Estate & Commercial Leasing Litigation
- Tax Controversy/Tax Litigation
- Telecommunications
- Transportation
Our lawyers have appeared at all levels of provincial and federal court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. As well, many of our clients operate in regulated industries and require specialized representation before federal and provincial tribunals or bodies including the Ontario Energy Board, the Ontario Land Tribunal (formerly the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal), Investment Canada, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada, the Competition Tribunal, the Ontario Securities Commission, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada, the Labour Relations Board, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, the Copyright Board and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.
Our client-centric approach means we keep our focus on pragmatic, cost-effective solutions for our clients.
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Representative Matters
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Homestead Land Holdings Ltd. Successful in Ontario Superior Court of Justice Decision
On June 17, 2022, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Divisional Court) released its decision in Frontenac Heritage Foundation v. Homestead Land Holdings Ltd., concerning two proposed high-rise bui... -
$210M Claim Against City of Vaughan and Members of Council Dismissed With $1.2M in Costs Awarded to City
The City of Vaughan and members of its Council were recently entirely successful in their motion to dismiss a $210 million lawsuit brought against them. -
Tenants Successful at the Ontario Court of Appeal
A group of tenants, represented by Vedran Simkic and Matthew Helfand, litigators at Aird & Berlis LLP, successfully obtained leave from, and subsequently overturned, a three-judge panel of the Ontario... -
Aird & Berlis Successful at Supreme Court of Canada
Aird & Berlis successful before the Supreme Court of Canada upholding the dismissal of an application under Ontario’s reciprocal enforcement statute to enforce a foreign judgment against our Caribbean... -
Federal Court of Appeal Affirms Use of Reverse Class Actions For Copyright Infringement Claims
On September 8, 2021, the Federal Court of Appeal released its decision in Salna v. Voltage Pictures, LLC, 2021 FCA 176 regarding certification of a reverse class action (i.e. where there is a class o... -
City of Ottawa Does Not Owe Developer Duty of Care over Contents of Easement
This is an update to our July 25, 2019 bulletin summarizing Justice Sally Gomery’s decision in Charlesfort Developments Ltd. v. Ottawa (City of), 2019 ONSC 4460. In that decision, Justice Gomery deter... -
Court of Appeal Rules on Scope of Insurance Coverage for Cyber Matters
This is an update to our May 15, 2020 bulletin summarizing Justice Pollak’s decision in Laridae v. Co-operators, 2020 ONSC 2198. In that decision, she ruled that the insurer, Co-operators, had a duty ... -
Court of Appeal Clarifies TSX Majority Voting Requirement
Aird & Berlis successfully acted on the first case in Canada interpreting the TSX majority voting requirement. -
Aird & Berlis Successfully Resists Summary Judgment Motions in Lawyer Negligence Case
The corporate plaintiffs successfully resisted two summary judgment motions brought by the defendant law firms seeking a dismissal of the underlying professional negligence action. -
Laridae Communications Inc. Successful in Bringing Application Against the Co-Operators General Insurance Company
Laridae Communications Inc., a communications and media consulting firm, successfully brought an application against its insurer, the Co-Operators General Insurance Company, requiring it to defend Lar...
Recent Developments
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Quebec Court Dismisses Proposed Class Action Against Cannabis Company
The decision demonstrates that courts will look deeper than simply pointing to a negative news release and corresponding stock price drop to demonstrate reasonable probability of success for leave to ... -
Firm News
Aird & Berlis Welcomes Nine New Partners
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Meaghan Barrett, Jacob Brown, Holly Cunliffe, Alex Kagan, Amy Marcen-Gaudaur, Dasha Peregoudova, Stefan Radovanovich, Russell Sanders and Leah Silber have bec... -
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2022 Edition of Doing Business in Canada Now Available!
Aird & Berlis is pleased to present the 2022 edition of Doing Business in Canada. This publication was developed to provide a general overview of Canadian federal and Ontario law, and is intended for ... -
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Tim Lowman Elected President of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
On September 29, Tim Lowman was elected president of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and Chair of the IPIC Board of Directors for the 2022-2023 term. -
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What's Fair When Terminating a Commercial Lease? The Court of Appeal's Diverging Views in Bennett Law Chambers Professional Corporation v. Camcentre Holdings Inc., 2022 ONCA 658
On September 22, 2022, the Ontario Court of Appeal revisited the interpretation of termination notice provisions under commercial leases. The case highlights the importance for commercial leasing part... -
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88 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2023
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that 88 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. The firm is recognized across 43 practice ... -
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A De(pp) Brief – the Current State of Defamation Law
There is no doubt that you have come across coverage of the recent celebrity legal battle between actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard. However, it has become clear that many may not... -
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Dasha Peregoudova Named Director of Sanctions and Outcomes for Abuse-Free Sport
Dasha Peregoudova, an associate and member of the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Workplace Law and Sports, Media & Entertainment Groups, has been named the Director of Sanctions and Outcomes ... -
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Bar Exam Breach: Law Society of Ontario Moves Ahead With Claim While Affected Candidates Are Left on Outside Looking In
On May 25, 2022, following months of investigation, the Law Society of Ontario announced that it had commenced an action against Aamer Chaudhry and NCA Exam Guru for their alleged role in the breach a... -
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Ontario Court of Appeal: A Debtor’s Assurances May Postpone the ‘Discovery’ of a Claim
In its recent decision, Thermal Exchange Service Inc. v. Metropolitan Toronto Condominium Corporation No. 1289, 2022 ONCA 186, (“Thermal Exchange Services”) the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that, und... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
51 members of Aird & Berlis have been recognized in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. -
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Key Takeaways From 2021 Ontario Securities Class Action Decisions
We summarize in this bulletin key securities class action decisions from the last year. -
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Introducing Our New Partners
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Laura Dean, Ethan Eisen, Ajay Gajaria, Alicia McKeag, Danielle Muise, Saam Nainifard and Liam Tracey-Raymont have become partners of the firm. -
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Leave to SCC Denied in Enforcement of Exculpatory Clause Over Cancelled Condominium Development
On January 20, 2022, the Supreme Court of Canada denied leave to appeal from the dismissal of a proposed class action seeking $40 million in damages over a cancelled condominium development. -
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Five Key Appellate Decisions of 2021
We have highlighted five appellate decisions from 2021 that we believe will have a lasting impact on commercial disputes. -
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Treat Other Counsel How You Wish to Be Treated: The Rules Versus the Golden Rule
When a plaintiff serves a statement of claim, the Rules of Civil Procedure (the “Rules”) require that a defendant must serve a statement of defence within a prescribed time (usually 20 days), failing ...