INDIVIDUAL PROFILE
Aly Virani

Aly Virani

High Net Worth 2025

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Practice Areas

Aly provides solutions for complex matters in the intersection of Wills & Estates and Family Law. Whether a client experiences loss of capacity, death, or separation in the family, Aly ensures that his clients’ interests are protected in a pragmatic and efficient manner.

A designated Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP), Aly understands the importance of prudent succession planning. Clients rely on him in the preparation of domestic contracts and structuring of Estate plans that meet their family planning objectives. Aly crafts Marriage Contracts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts, ensuring that the instructions of his clients are met and the loved ones or charitable causes they wish to benefit receive all that they are due.

Given Aly’s unique expertise in the intersection of Wills & Estates and Family Law, counsel and clients regularly seek his skills as Mediator to assist in the resolution of complex legal issues including: elections for equalization of net family property, dependant support claims, Will challenges, and guardianship / attorneyship disputes. In Aly’s mediation practice, he is known to provide creative and practical solutions with a view to economic efficiency and finality for counsel and their clients.

An effective litigator, Aly is ready to argue contentious matters in Court when necessary. Although Aly often recommends Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a means to avoid formal Court processes, he recognizes that negotiated or mediated resolutions are not always possible. In his role as an advocate, Aly has represented creditors, charities, Trust Companies, and the Ontario Public Guardian and Trustee.

Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide says: “Aly has got tons of energy, he's very responsive and his advice is very sound.”

Aly solves client problems with tact and builds lasting professional relationships. He is a trusted advisor.

Career

Called to the Bar of Ontario, 2013

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Ontario; Ontario Bar Association; Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - Canada

Up-and-coming Individual
Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Aly Virani is an up-and-coming partner at Blaney McMurtry. He regularly advises high net worth clients on estate planning and administration, family trusts and tax planning.

Private Wealth Disputes - Canada

Up-and-coming Individual
Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Aly Virani is an up-and-coming partner at Blaney McMurtry. He regularly advises high net worth clients on estate planning and administration, family trusts and tax planning.

Strengths

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  • Aly has a good mind for complexity. He can distil a case down to its parts and combines technical prowess with being an effective advocate. He writes and drafts very well.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth
  • Aly has a really good working area and very strong knowledge of the law. He comes up with creative solutions.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth
  • It's a sheer delight and a breath of fresh air to work with Aly. He simplifies all enquiries and explains things well in lay terms despite the complexities of the enquiries.

    Private Wealth LawChambers High Net Worth

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