Effective January 1, 2026, Brechin & Huffman has become a limited liability
partnership, as permitted by the Partnerships Act and the Law Society Act. The firm
is now known as Brechin & Huffman LLP.
As the name suggests, the partnership carries on the practice of law with a degree
of limited liability. The partners in a limited liability partnership are not personally
liable for the negligent acts of another partner or an employee who is directly
supervised by another partner. Each partner is personally liable for his or her own
actions and for the actions of those he or she directly supervises and controls. The
partnership continues to be liable for the negligence of its partners, associates and
employees, and accordingly there is no reduction or limitation on the liability of
the partnership. All of the firm’s assets remain at risk.
Liability insurance protection for the lawyers of the partnership continues, and
minimum insurance requirements, as required by the Partnerships Act, have been
established for LLPs by the Law Society. The Law Society has determined that the
liability insurance coverage for an LLP is that maintained individually by the
partners.
The limitation on liability is the only change to the partnership resulting from the
legislative amendments and this change will not affect our firm’s relationship with
you as a client. We would be happy to answer any questions you have about our
limited liability partnership. Please feel free to call Greg Brechin at 905 681 2476
ext. 227, or Daniel Coutts or Christopher Hendry, partners of Brechin & Huffman
LLP.
BUSINESS AS USUAL IN 2026!
BRECHIN & HUFFMAN LLP
Daniel Coutts, Partner
Tel: 905 681 2476 ext. 241
Christopher Hendry, Partner
Tel: 905 681 2476 ext. 271