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Awanish Sinha

Awanish Sinha

Canada 2026

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP
 McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Litigation: Administrative & Public Law

Ontario

1 year ranked

About

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Canada

Practice Areas

Awanish Sinha is Canada’s preeminent legal counsel for extraordinary circumstances. He advises on matters at the intersection of political exposure, reputational stakes and novel risk. His clients include major enterprises and prominent figures.

• Government & Politics: public sector integrity law, lobbying law, elections law, novel legal and policy regimes.

• Crisis & Controversy: situational legal strategy on moral hazard, public discourse, black swan events.

• Sensitive Matters: facilitation of atypical, discretionary situations

Career

Ontario Bar, 2001

Professional Memberships

Board of Directors, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)

Publications

“Inauguration Day 2025: Presidential Executive Orders Round-up”, co-authored by Awanish Sinha & Javid Dharas

“The New Significant: Lower Federal Lobbying Thresholds”, co-authored by Awanish Sinha, Adam Goldenberg, Amanda Iarusso & William Dandie

Personal

“Stay loose.” – Gord Downie

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: Administrative & Public Law - Ontario

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Awanish Sinha specialises in representing clients in parliamentary investigations and hearings.

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Strengths

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  • His knowledge of the law is intense and his client service is amazing.

    Litigation: Administrative & Public LawChambers Canada Guide

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British Columbia

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