Asma Bala
About Asma Bala
Asma Bala is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2023. Asma Bala is recognized in the following practice area:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Location: Toronto, ON
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