Riaz S. Ahmed

Riaz is a member of the Ontario Bar and launched Ahmed Law in 2011.  He obtained his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Waterloo and his LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School.  Prior to law school, Riaz worked with various technology startups in the financial services sector. Riaz has worked for prominent Toronto litigation firms and has extensive experience in business litigation, including shareholder oppression claims, winding-up proceedings, civil fraud actions, injunctions, franchise litigation and commercial lease claims.  He has also acted on numerous wrongful, constructive and unjust dismissal actions, as well as workplace discrimination claims.  Riaz regularly advises employers and employees on hiring and termination practices, the use of independent contractors, obligations of departing employees, workplace investigations and various other employment law issues. He has appeared before all levels of Ontario courts, including the Court of Appeal for Ontario, the Divisional Court, the Superior Court of Justice (and its specialized Commercial List courts), the Small Claims Court, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and other boards and tribunals.