Sean Weir

Executive Summary

Sean Weir is the National Managing Partner & CEO of Borden Ladner Gervais LLP, a role he has held since 2000. He also serves on the Firm's National Council, and the Firm's National and Regional Management Committees.

He practises corporate law, specializing in pension and financing matters.

Representative Work

Advises domestic and foreign banks, trust companies and insurance companies regarding purchases and sales of major business units, secured lending, lease financing, structured finance, receivables financing and securitizations.
Advises corporations and boards of directors on governance, corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures.
Advises pension funds on investments, compliance and governance.

Rankings & Recognitions

Martindale-Hubbell® BV® Distinguished™ 4.4 out of 5 Peer Review Rated.
Recognized as a "2012 Canadian Diversity Champion" by Women of Influence Magazine.
Received "Managing Partner Contribution to Corporate Social Responsibility" 2011 Lexpert®-Zenith Award.
Listed in first issue of Lexpert®/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, 2000-01.

Education / Bar Admission

LLB, University of Windsor, 1979
Ontario, 1981

Professional Involvement

Member, Best Lawyers in Canada® Directory, Advisory Board, 2008-present
Member, Lexpert® "Rising Stars" Awards for "leading lawyers under 40," Advisory Board, 2005-present
Past Member, Canadian Finance and Leasing Association, Legal Committee
Past Chair, Pension Commission of Ontario, Legal Advisory Committee (now Financial Services Commission of Ontario) and Ontario Bar Association, Pension and Benefits Section
Past Member, Pension Investment Association of Canada, Corporate Governance Committee

Community Involvement

Oakville Hydro Corporation Board of Directors, 2000-07; Chair, 2000-02
Chairman, Oakville Hydro Commission, 1997-2000
Director, Halton Healthcare, Oakville and Milton Hospitals, 1991-2000
Councillor, Town of Oakville, 1991-97