Aird & Berlis LLP
Aird & Berlis LLP

Aird & Berlis is a leading business law firm, based in Toronto, serving clients across Canada and the world. The firm has more than 225 lawyers, patent agents and business advisors dedicated to providing strategic legal and business advice. With strong national and international expertise, the firm’s professionals advise clients ranging from entrepreneurs to multinational corporations. 

Main Areas of Practice 

Aird & Berlis has extensive experience in acting for Canadian and international clients in all principal areas of business law, including: 

• Banking & Finance

• Fintech

• Occupational Health & Safety

• Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies & ICOs

• Franchising, Distribution & Licensing

• Privacy & Data Security

• Cannabis

• Gaming

• Private Business Services

• Capital Markets

• Health

• Procurement

• Capital Pool Company/Reverse Takeover

• Hospitality

• Public Policy & Government Relations

• Charities & Not-For-Profits

• Indigenous Law

• Real Estate

• Commercial Leasing

• Infrastructure

• REITs

• Competition, Antitrust & Foreign Investment

• Insolvency & Restructuring

• Sports, Media & Entertainment

• Construction

• Intellectual Property 

• Startups & Emerging Companies

• Corporate/Commercial

• Investment Management & Registration

• Tax

• Crisis Response &  Risk Management

• Labour & Employment

• Tax  Controversy/Tax Litigation

• Energy

• Life Sciences

• Technology

• Environmental

• Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Telecommunications

• Esports

• Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity 

• Transportation

• Estates & Trusts

• Mines & Minerals

• Venture Finance

• Expropriation

• Municipal & Land Use Planning

 

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.

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Toronto
181 Bay St, Suite 1800, Brookfield Pl, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5J 2T9
(416) 863-1500
(416) 863-1515