Representative Matter
Aird & Berlis is representing Celestial Acquisition Corp. with a team led by Marek Lorenc (Space Tech/Capital Markets) and including Danny Kharazmi, Meredith McCann and Ali Kwinter (Capital Markets) and Donald Johnston (Corporate/Technology).
April 16, 2026
Representative Matter
On February 29, 2024, a full-service multimedia sign manufacturing and installation company with operations across North America closed the sale of all of the assets underlying its Ontario-based print signage business division.
February 29, 2024
Representative Matter
Aird & Berlis successfully represented RBC in Royal Bank of Canada v. 2531961 Ontario Inc. et al., where the Court appointed a receiver over the Respondents’ assets due to repeated delays, lack of transparency and failure to provide sufficient evidence of refinancing efforts.
February 29, 2024
Representative Matter
On February 5, 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office ruled in favour of The Niagara Herbalist Ltd. in trademark dispute Nova Cannabis Stores Limited Partnership v. The Niagara Herbalist Ltd., 2024 TMOB 23.
February 05, 2024
Representative Matter
In February 2024, Aird & Berlis obtained an order to register a Certificate of Pending Litigation against approximately 23 acres of lands in London, Ontario.
February 01, 2024
Representative Matter
Linamar Corporation completed its acquisition of Bourgault Industries Ltd. and its subsidiaries for $640 million.
February 01, 2024
Representative Matter
On January 31, 2024, Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics company headquartered in Switzerland, completed its acquisition of Farrow, a Canadian customs brokerage firm employing more than 800 employees in 41 locations across Canada and the United States.
January 31, 2024
Representative Matter
BRR Logistics Limited, a Brampton, Ontario-based company that operates a frozen foods sale and logistics business, filed a Notice of Intention pursuant to subsection 50.4(6) of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
January 31, 2024
Representative Matter
In January 2024, Buresnal Inc. completed an asset sale of its 9Round Kickboxing Fitness franchise in Leaside, Toronto.
January 30, 2024
Representative Matter
On January 25, 2024, Abraxas Power Corp. (“Abraxas”) completed its private placement of common shares. Abraxas is a global renewable energy developer whose team has extensive experience in leading, financing and solving the challenges associated with energy transition.
January 25, 2024
Representative Matter
On January 22, 2024, Trans Emerge Transport Inc. was placed into receivership by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) due to $10.7 million in debt owed to the Royal Bank of Canada.
January 22, 2024
Representative Matter
Roxborough Park Inc., a partnership of Urbancore Developments, Carriage Gate Homes and the Effort Group, is collaborating with the City of Hamilton and City Housing Hamilton to develop a $400-million, master-planned community.
January 12, 2024
Representative Matter
On December 29, 2023, Baylin Technologies Inc. (TSX: BYL), a diversified global technology company, completed its private placement offering of 68,000 10% Cumulative Redeemable Retractable Series A Preferred Shares.
December 29, 2023
Representative Matter
On December 22, 2023, Baylin Technologies Inc. (TSX: BYL), a diversified global technology company, completed its offering of rights to purchase its common shares at a subscription price of $0.19 per common share.
December 22, 2023
Representative Matter
The decision ensures dental appliances are unconditionally zero-rated for GST/HST purposes. As such, orthodontists and dentists are entitled to recover GST/HST paid on inputs attributable to the supply of appliances through the claiming of input tax credits.
December 21, 2023
Representative Matter
On December 21, 2023, Goliath Resources Limited (TSX-V: GOT), a precious metals exploration company, closed a non-brokered private placement of 2,597,403 charitable flow-through units.
December 21, 2023
Representative Matter
The Tax Court of Canada released the decision of L.F. Management and Investment S.A.R.L. v. The King, 2023 TCC 167, which addresses beneficial ownership and the general anti-avoidance rule in the context of Canada’s tax treaties with Luxembourg and Barbados.
December 13, 2023
Representative Matter
Aird & Berlis advised Melchior Management 777 Corporation in connection with the formation of M Commercial REIT, a new private commercial real estate investment trust, and the related vend-in of a portfolio of commercial properties located in Barrie, Ontario.
December 07, 2023
Representative Matter
On December 1, 2023, the Kaladar Gas Group was placed in receivership on application by Tandia Financial Credit Union Limited, which was owed approximately $12.8 million. BDO Canada Limited was named as the receiver.
December 01, 2023
Representative Matter
On November 29, 2023, the Superior Court of Justice released its long-awaited decision to confirm an emergency order issued by the City of Cambridge’s Chief Building Official requiring the immediate demolition of the former Preston Springs Hotel, a historical landmark in Cambridge that had its exterior designated under the Ontario Heritage Act.
November 29, 2023
Representative Matter
Earlier this year, the Superior Court of Justice released its decision in Paladino Excavating Inc., et al. v. Paladino et al., 2023 ONSC 4397 regarding a residential tenant dispute between a father and his son.
November 27, 2023