Aird & Berlis LLP

Aird & Berlis LLP

Aird & Berlis is a leading Canadian law firm, serving clients across Canada and around the world. The firm has more than 250 lawyers and intellectual property professionals dedicated to providing strategic legal advice. With strong national and international expertise, the firm’s professionals advise clients ranging from individuals and entrepreneurs to governments and multinational corporations. 

Aird & Berlis has extensive experience acting for Canadian and international clients on business, administrative, constitutional, regulatory and public policy matters. Our main practice areas include:

• Banking & Finance

• Expropriation

• Municipal & Land Use Planning

• Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies & ICOs

• Fintech

• Occupational Health & Safety

• Cannabis

• Franchising, Distribution & Licensing

• Privacy & Data Security

• Capital Markets

• Gaming

• Private Business Services

• Capital Pool Company/Reverse Takeover

• Health

• Procurement

• Charities & Not-For-Profits

• Hospitality

• Public Policy & Government Relations

• Commercial Leasing

• Indigenous

• Real Estate

• Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment

• Infrastructure

• REITs

• Construction

• Insolvency & Restructuring

• Space Tech

• Corporate/Commercial

• Intellectual Property 

• Sports, Media & Entertainment

• Crisis Response &  Risk Management

• Investment Management & Registration

• Startups & Emerging Companies

• Distressed Real Estate

• Labour & Employment

• Tax

• Energy

• Life Sciences

• Tax  Controversy/Tax Litigation

• Environmental

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Technology

• ESG & Sustainability

• Mergers & Acquisitions 

• Telecommunications

• Esports

• Mines & Minerals

• Transportation

• Estates & Trusts

• Municipal Accountability

• Venture Finance

 

International Reach – Aird & Berlis recognizes the global realities of doing business. The firm acts for international entities doing business in Canada and Canadian entities doing business abroad. With established connections around the world, Aird & Berlis provides seamless service on cross-border and multijurisdictional matters involving Canadian law.

Diversity & Inclusion – We strive to have a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and that fosters a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are promoted through our culture, practices and community partnerships. We endeavour to empower and to create change through education, resources and activities that recognize and celebrate our diversity.

Commitment to Community – At Aird & Berlis, we believe that the donation of our skills, expertise and time to support social programs and to act in the public interest is key to being a responsible member of society. We believe that it’s important to give back to our community and actively participate in making it a better place for all. Some of our more significant firm-wide programs include Pro Bono Ontario, the David Foster Foundation, the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Blood Services, United Way and the Aird & Berlis LLP/Women’s Law Association of Ontario Advocacy Award.

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Toronto
181 Bay St, Suite 1800, Brookfield Pl, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5J 2T9
(416) 863-1500
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