LAWYER PROFILE

Aliya Ramji

Canada 2027

McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Startups & Emerging Companies

Nationwide - Canada

3 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 board of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce;

• Board Member of the Innovation Asset Collective;

• Founding member of Coalition of Innovation Leaders against Racism (CILAR);

• 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 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 amazing and shows her commitment towards her clients.
Startups & Emerging CompaniesChambers Canada Guide
Aliya is very responsive and commercially-savvy.
Startups & Emerging CompaniesChambers Canada Guide
Aliya Ramji is excellent at managing relationships.
Startups & Emerging CompaniesChambers Canada Guide
Aliya demonstrates strong technical expertise and a clear understanding of commercial realities.
Startups & Emerging CompaniesChambers Canada Guide