PROFILE
Sahar is an associate in the firm's business law group and is developing a diverse corporate and commercial law practice. Sahar completed her J.D. at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. Prior to attending law school, she completed an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Classics and a Master of Arts in Latin, both at the University of Toronto.
While at U of T Law, Sahar served as Co-President of Women & the Law, and was a Senior Editor on the Journal of Law & Equality and the Indigenous Law Journal.
In her spare time, Sahar enjoys trying new restaurants in the city, reading novels, and travelling.
Publications
JANUARY 19 2021
Weekday Update: Moratoriums on Evictions and Distraint Proceedings Against Commercial Tenants
In a bid to assist commercial tenants, there are currently two moratoria in place on the exercise of eviction and distress rights against commercial tenants, one which relates to the now defunct Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance ("CECRA") program and the other which is tied to the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy ("CERS") program.
NOVEMBER 13 2020
Front Line Workers and Other Organizations May Be Protected From COVID-19 Claims
This article deals with the liability issues proposed by Bill 128.
OCTOBER 23 2020
Expansion of the Availability of Medical Assistance in Dying
Medical assistance in dying ("MAID") has been legal in Canada since June 2016. Now, proposed amendments would extend the availability of MAID to those who face irreversible suffering but whose death is not foreseeable.
