Shaun Parsons
About Shaun Parsons
Shaun Parsons is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2025. Shaun Parsons is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
- Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law
Current Firm: Aird & Berlis LLP
Education: University of Toronto, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Toronto, ON
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