Atty. Andrew MacDonald
Andrew has a varied practice that includes particular experience in media and defamation law, aviation law and administrative law. He has appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, and Court of Appeal; the Supreme Court of Canada; the Federal Court; and administrative tribunals including the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Canadian Transportation Agency.
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Andrew MacDonald is a entertainment and aviation attorney, practicing at WeirFoulds LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Defamation and Media Law (2026).
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- Andrew has a varied practice that includes particular experience in media and defamation law, aviation law and administrative law
- He has appeared before the Ontario Court of Justice, Superior Court of Justice, Divisional Court, and Court of Appeal
- the Supreme Court of Canada
- the Federal Court
- and administrative tribunals including the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Canadian Transportation Agency
- Andrew has also acted in proceedings before several other courts, tribunals and inquiries including: the Federal Court of Appeal, the Québec Superior Court, the Canadian Human Rights Commission, the Elliot Lake Inquiry, the Coroner’s Inquest Touching the Death of Ashley Smith, and the Ontario Review Board
- Prior to joining WeirFoulds, Andrew was a Partner at Bersenas Jacobsen Chouest Thomson Blackburn LLP. He articled at a national full-service law firm in Toronto
- Before practising, Andrew was a land claims negotiator for the Ontario government’s Ministry of Indigenous Affairs
- He also worked for judges of the UN International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, located in Tanzania, where he assisted primarily with research and drafting of decisions relating to the “Butare” trial
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
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