Ahmed Dharsi LLP
2 lawyers · York Region
One of 300 law firms listed in Vaughan, and one of 102 handling Civil Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
About Ahmed Dharsi LLP
Ahmed Dharsi LLP is a small commercial and employment litigation firm based in Thornhill, in York Region. The firm traces back to 2011, when Riaz Ahmed launched it as Ahmed Law. It now operates as Ahmed Dharsi LLP, reflecting the partnership of Riaz Ahmed and Emraan Dharsi, and works from a single office at 50 Minthorn Blvd.
The firm's practice covers commercial litigation such as contract and shareholder disputes and civil fraud, employment law for both employers and employees, real estate and construction litigation, administrative law matters involving regulators and municipalities, and debtor-creditor and small claims work.
Riaz Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Waterloo and an LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School, and worked with tech startups in the financial services sector before turning to law. Emraan Dharsi holds a J.D. from Osgoode Hall and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Peace, Conflict, and Justice Studies from the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs, and spent several years at TD across fraud prevention, investments, and client advisory before becoming a litigator. Both are members of the Law Society of Ontario.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- Riaz Ahmed founded the firm as Ahmed Law in 2011, after becoming a member of the Law Society of Ontario.
- The firm now practises as Ahmed Dharsi LLP, with Riaz Ahmed and Emraan Dharsi as partners.
- Emraan Dharsi received advocacy honours while at Osgoode Hall Law School, including top oralist recognition at the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
- Riaz Ahmed is also a member of The Advocates' Society and has appeared before the Ontario Court of Appeal, Divisional Court, the Superior Court's Commercial List, and various tribunals and administrative boards.
In the community
- Ahmed Dharsi LLP was a lead sponsor of the CMLA x MLSA Spring Gala, an event hosted by the Canadian Muslim Lawyers Association and Muslim Law Students' Associations across Ontario that celebrates Muslim legal excellence.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessibleLawyers 2
This firm’s lawyers at a glance
- Called to the bar
- 2021 · median 5 years in practice 1 of 2 lawyers
- Law schools
- Osgoode Hall Law School (2) 2 of 2 lawyers
Who handles what
The neighbourhood
Thornhill is a York Region suburb that straddles two municipalities, with Yonge Street marking the line between the City of Vaughan to the west and the City of Markham to the east. What began as a small mill settlement in the 1790s has grown into one of the region's more established and diverse suburban communities, home to sizeable Jewish, Chinese, Korean, Iranian, Indian, and Italian populations. Ahmed Dharsi LLP practises from a suite in a multi-tenant office building on Minthorn Blvd, serving commercial and employment litigation clients from across the Greater Toronto Area rather than a single storefront clientele.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Ahmed Dharsi LLP handle wrongful dismissal claims?
- Yes. The firm acts for both employees and employers in wrongful and constructive dismissal matters, workplace discrimination and harassment claims, and restrictive covenant disputes.
- Can Ahmed Dharsi LLP help with a dispute between business partners or shareholders?
- Yes. Commercial litigation is a core focus, including shareholder disputes, contract disputes, civil fraud claims, and requests for urgent relief such as injunctions.
- My contractor left a job unfinished or wasn't paid. Does the firm handle construction disputes?
- Yes. Ahmed Dharsi LLP represents owners, contractors, and developers in construction disputes where time, money, and reputation are at stake.
- I'm dealing with a real estate closing that fell through. Can the firm help?
- Yes. The firm handles real estate litigation, including protecting ownership rights, resolving failed closings, and navigating landlord-tenant conflicts.
- How big is Ahmed Dharsi LLP?
- It's a small litigation firm with two partners, Riaz Ahmed and Emraan Dharsi, working from a single office in Thornhill.
- Where is Ahmed Dharsi LLP located and how do I book a consultation?
- The firm's office is at 50 Minthorn Blvd, Suite 100, Thornhill, Ontario. You can call 905-955-9678 or use the contact form on its website to book a consultation.
Where to find them
50 Minthorn Blvd, Suite 100, Thornhill, Ontario L3T 7X8, Canada · 905-955-9678
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