Legal Support

Firm Overview

Aird & Berlis is a leading Canadian law firm based in Toronto, serving clients across Canada and globally. Our team of more than 200 lawyers and patent agents provide strategic legal advice in all principal areas of business law.Aird & Berlis provides strategic and comprehensive legal counsel to the full range of participants in the healthcare sector, including eye health professionals. We differentiate ourselves not only through our technical understanding, but also by our in-depth knowledge of the challenges facing health care professionals. From big picture issues of governance and strategy to the nuts and bolts of everyday practice, we provide advice that will help you achieve your objectives. Our commitment to AOE and CSehp members is simple: we will deliver high-quality legal services to protect and advance your interests.

Fiona Brown

Fiona Brown is a partner at Aird & Berlis. She manages teams of other lawyers to provide her clients with a full range of legal services to help their businesses grow. Fiona is proud to be recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada.

Fiona would act as project manager to ensure AOE and CSehp members receive seamless legal services in all relevant areas. As part of this role, she is responsible for all deliverables and ensuring client satisfaction. Fiona takes great care to understand her clients’ businesses and deliver advice that is tailored to meeting their specific needs. In particular, she ensures that her clients have access to the right experts for every situation.

For more than 10 years, Fiona’s responsiveness, dedication to clear communication and hands-on approach have shown that she is personally invested in the success of her clients. Fiona’s focus will be to make sure AOE and CSehp members are treated as a priority in all matters.

Fiona can be reached at fbrown@airdberlis.com or (416) 865-3078

Marni Pernica

Marni Pernica is a partner in the Aird & Berlis Tax and Estates & Trusts Groups. She works closely with her clients to provide them with practical, thoughtful advice regarding their estate plan. Marni is proud to be recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada.

Clients appreciate Marni’s strong relationship-building skills and attention to the unique complexities of their situation. Marni’s practice focuses on estate, income tax and succession planning, as well as coordinating legal services across multiple practice areas.

Marni frequently writes and speaks on topics involving tax, estate planning and business succession planning for healthcare professionals, insurance and financial advisers, accountants and fellow lawyers.

Marni can be reached at mpernica@airdberlis.com or (416) 865-7738.