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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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Baffinland Iron Mines Successful in Valuation Proceeding
The Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) ruled in favour of Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation in a valuation proceeding to value the shares held by shareholders who dissented from a post-takeov... -
Superior Court Grants Summary Judgment Motion Dismissing Action Seeking to Quash Municipal By-law
On May 3, 2023, the Township of Oro-Medonte was successful in having an action dismissed on a summary judgment motion. -
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... -
Court of Appeal Upholds Facebook, Inc.’s Forum Selection Clause
Aird & Berlis successfully represented Facebook, Inc. (“Facebook”) as respondent in Loan Away Inc. v. Facebook Canada Ltd., 2021 ONCA 432, upholding the application of a forum selection clause among c... -
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 ...
Recent Developments
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Recent Changes to Civil and Commercial List Appearances in the Toronto Region
This bulletin summarizes the key changes affecting Commercial List proceedings and civil proceedings in Toronto. -
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Adam West Appointed Commanding Officer of The Royal Regiment of Canada
Adam West, an Associate in the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, has assumed command of The Royal Regiment of Canada, an army reserve infantry unit in Toronto. -
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Asserting Limitation Period Defences in the Bankruptcy Context
The appellate decision in AssessNet Inc. v. Ferro Estate serves as a reminder that the bankruptcy context from which an action originates must inform any analysis regarding whether such action is stat... -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes New Partner Kristi M. Ross
We are pleased to announce that Kristi M. Ross has joined the firm as a partner and member of our Environmental and Litigation Groups. -
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91 Aird & Berlis Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024
Aird & Berlis is proud to announce that 91 members of the firm were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. The firm is recognized across 44 practice ... -
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Recent Developments in Canadian Crypto-Litigation Orders Provide Cause for Concern
Kirshenberg v. Schneider again raises significant questions about the effectiveness of the Canadian courts and the civil asset recovery system in enabling the timely preservation of stolen or misappro... -
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Brian Chung and Mark van Zandvoort Included in Benchmark Litigation’s 2023 40 & Under List
We are pleased to announce that Brian Chung and Mark van Zandvoort have been included in the 2023 Benchmark 40 & Under List - Canadian edition. -
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Appellate Guidance on Appealing Receivership Orders
The recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision in Creative Wealth Media Lending LP 2016 v. Access Road Capital, LLC, 2023 BCCA 208 clarifies how courts determine the merits of applications for l... -
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Direction From the Court on the Role of Expert Witnesses in Patent Cases
The Federal Court of Appeal recently provided insight on the appropriate procedures for managing the relationship between expert witnesses and legal counsel. -
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Arbitration Clauses in Construction Agreements: Mandatory or Permissive?
Arbitration clauses should be reviewed and negotiated by both parties prior to entering a construction contract, as such clauses will impact how disputes arising between the parties may be resolved. -
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Examining Bill C-19: The Criminalization of Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Agreements in Canada
- 04:00 PMFollowing a significant overhaul to Canada’s Competition Act in 2022, as part of the implementation of Bill C-19, the Budget Implementation Act, 2022, No. 1, specific amendments related to wage-fixing... -
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Employers, Take Note! Amendments to the Competition Act Have Criminalized Wage-Fixing and No-Poaching Agreements
When these amendments come into force on June 23, 2023, it will be a criminal offence for employers to agree to fix, maintain, decrease or control wages or other terms of employment, or to enter agree... -
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Aird & Berlis Recognized in 2023 Edition of Benchmark Litigation’s Canada Guide
Aird & Berlis is proud to be recognized by Benchmark Canada as a leading firm in Dispute Resolution. As well, Martin Henderson, Tim Lowman and Steve Tenai are recognized as Litigation Stars in their r... -
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The Rise of Fraudulent Insolvencies of NFT Projects: What to Do When You Are Rug Pulled?
This article aims to summarize recent North American jurisprudence and news regarding recent rug pulls and concludes with steps that creditors or investors can take to recoup their funds if they have ... -
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Key Takeaways From 2022 Appellate Decisions
This year’s edition of our annual summary of key appellate decisions from the past year addresses a broad range of topics of interest. -
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Aird & Berlis Welcomes Kaitlin Soye
Aird & Berlis is pleased to announce that Kaitlin Soye has joined the firm as Partner in our Intellectual Property Group.