LAWYER PROFILE

Aliya Ramji

Canada 2026

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Startups & Emerging Companies

Nationwide - Canada

2 years ranked

About

Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Partner and co-founder of MT>Ventures, a wholly-owned division of the firm based in Toronto. Aliya is focused exclusively on startups, scale-ups and other fast-growth businesses. In addition to delivering tailored legal advice and other strategic value to high-potential businesses in the startup or scale-up phase, Aliya regularly advises venture capital, angel and strategic investors, as well as parties looking to create strategic alliances or partnerships with founders or start-ups.

Career

University of Toronto, Hons B.Sc. Genetics and Biotech;

Queen’s University, JD;

New York University, LL.M.

Bar Admission: Ontario 2008, New York 2013.

Professional Memberships

Chair of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce;

Board Member of the Innovation Asset Collective;

Founding member of Coalition of Innovation Leaders against Racism;

Dean’s Advisory Council at Queen’s University, School of Law;

American Bar Association

Personal

Aliya frequently presents on a broad range of issues facing founders and the start-up community, and authors bi-weekly blog posts for startup founders. She also teaches Contract Law, Legal Aspects of International Business and Business Law at Toronto Metropolitan (formerly Ryerson) University, and is a committed mentor to several founders and young lawyers, particularly women in start-ups.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Startups & Emerging Companies - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Aliya Ramji provides strategic advice to startup companies and relevant investors on a plethora of mandates, including financings and acquisitions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Aliya is very helpful across all aspects of our business and has been very supportive in our growth.
Startups & Emerging CompaniesChambers Canada Guide
She is a champion for me and my business and an incredible thought partner.
Startups & Emerging CompaniesChambers Canada Guide