Owais Ahmed
About Owais Ahmed
Owais Ahmed is a lawyer based in Vancouver, BC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ since 2019. Owais Ahmed is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Securities Law
Current Firm: McCarthy Tétrault LLP
Education: Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, LL.B., graduated 2008
Location: Vancouver, BC
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