Shahab is an associate in Osler’s Financial Services group in the Toronto office. His practice includes a broad range of commercial financings, such as domestic and cross-border lending, acquisition financing, asset-based lending, private credit, securitization, and project financing.
Shahab joined the firm as a summer student and subsequently completed his articles, rotating through the Financial Services, Corporate, and Tax groups, and completing a secondment at a national bank focused on derivatives.
While completing his JD, Shahab served as a Dean’s Fellow and as Outreach Coordinator for the Fashion Law Society, where he was actively engaged in student mentorship, sponsorships, and external relations.
Prior to law school, Shahab worked as a financial services manager at a national bank and co-founded Superior Learning, a private tutoring company that leverages innovative technology to match students with their ideal tutors for personalized one-on-one support.
Areas of Expertise
Latest Insights
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Blog March 7, 2025
From consultation to consent: the integration of UNDRIP in Canadian law
A recent decision on a nuclear disposal facility considers how the UNDRIP principles should be interpreted in the context of Canadian laws.
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Blog November 25, 2024
Federal government plans mandatory climate disclosures for large private CBCA companies and voluntary sustainable investment guidelines
The federal government has announced complementary plans to enhance corporate sustainability and transparency.
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Media Mentions
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Osler News October 17, 2025
Osler welcomes the 2025 first-year associates to the Toronto office
Osler Toronto is pleased to welcome its 2025 first-year associates.
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Community Involvement
- Served as a Dean’s Fellow at Osgoode Hall Law School and held executive roles with the Real Estate & Infrastructure Student Association and the Fashion Law Society
- Co-Founded and served as President of Superior Learning, a private tutoring agency that uses technology to match students with personalized one-on-one support
- Supported non-profit and charitable organizations, including Lumacare and the IC Youth Organization, by assisting with marketing initiatives and sponsorship development
Credentials
Education
- Osgoode Hall, JD (2024)
- Schulich School of Business, BBA (2016)
Languages
- English
- Farsi
Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of Ontario
- Canadian Bar Association
- Ontario Bar Association
