Aird & Berlis LLP

As Canada approaches its 157th birthday, Aird & Berlis is pleased to release the 2024 edition of Doing Business in Canada! 🎂 This comprehensive guide offers a general overview of Canadian federal and Ontario #law and covers significant regulatory updates from the past year. Planning to start, acquire or #invest in a #business in Canada? This publication aims to equip you with the knowledge needed to capitalize on opportunities in the Canadian market. 🍁 Read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/g8kqJW2S #canadianbusiness

Alexander J. Suriano was recently featured in Bourbon with One Urban for a conversation on #urbandevelopment and the intricacies of #landuseplanning. The Bourbon with One Urban series is part of Groundbreakers, a podcast presented by One Urban Developments in which industry professionals are invited to speak about the #development industry in Toronto. Watch the full podcast here: https://lnkd.in/envcNdAz Learn more about Alexander's practice: https://lnkd.in/giUAD4Fb

Josh Kumar, Partner in the firm's #TaxLitigation Team, recently shared his expertise at the South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America Annual Conference session, “Cross-Border Tax and Succession Planning for South Asians: A Difficult Reality Affecting Many Immigrant Families," alongside three fantastic panellists. Thank you to all those who attended! Click here for more tax tips from Josh: https://lnkd.in/eyFESPVF Learn more about Josh's practice: https://lnkd.in/g2S2tHa3

Thank you to all who attended this year's South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America Conference! Last week, Aaron Bains, Partner in the firm’s #CapitalMarkets Group and SABA's VP of Conference, joined esteemed panellists at the conference for an engaging discussion on the state of the #PE and #VC markets at the session, “What's the Deal with PE and VC Anyways?” Learn more about Aaron's practice: https://lnkd.in/gujynbdT

The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) recently published the Innovation Sandbox Annual Report, summarizing the achievements of the #InnovationSandbox during 2023. Ron Clark and Helen Yeonsoo Kim have released a comprehensive summary of the report on #Energy Insider. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g9xA9sfw

On July 24, Ken Clark will join leading professionals in #intellectualproperty for the 2024 Copyright Master Class hosted by Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and McGill University. Planning to attend? Catch Ken's session, "Copyright #Litigation Inside and Out: Legal & Business Views," from 3:30-4:30 p.m. where he and an esteemed co-presenter will be teaching the ins and outs of #prosecuting or defending a #copyright case in Canada. See the full class brochure: https://lnkd.in/g-6yrbWF Learn more about Ken's practice: https://lnkd.in/gKF8Vr_W

Aird & Berlis is proud to be a platinum sponsor of the 2024 South Asian Bar Association (SABA) of North America Annual Conference, which was hosted by SABA Toronto for the very first time. Last week, our firm members joined South Asian lawyers from across North America at the Hilton for three days of engaging legal programming, including the launch of the South Asian Women's Attorney's Network (SAWAN) and a keynote address by Supreme Court Judge, Justice Jamal. Congratulations to Aaron Bains, who was this year's VP of Conference, on a successful event! Group Photo (Left to Right): Aaron Bains, Anisha Bhardwaj, Jasraj Shergill, Sonali Ravi, PhD, Deborah Efechaobor, Anni Wang, Emily Naveenan, Portia Biswas, Ajay Gajaria, Sairam Sanathkumar

We are pleased to announce that Ryan T. Evans has joined the firm as a partner and member of our #IntellectualProperty and #Litigation & Dispute Resolution Groups. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDZUCFgT

Is an #earnoutprovision suitable for your transaction? Jeffrey Merk, Liam Tracey-Raymont and Joshua W. have released an article examining #trends in the use of earnout provisions, the elements of typical earnout provisions, different forms of earnout structures and key points for sellers and buyers to be aware of when considering using an earnout provision in a transaction. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/e-FihtTg #CapitalMarkets

Kitt Sinden's latest article provides new details and practical considerations for Canada's proposed #patent term adjustment framework. Read it on The Spotlight: https://lnkd.in/gmhYrs6H #IntellectualProperty