Zain Rizvi
Canada Guide 2025
Up and Coming : Startups & Emerging Companies
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Provided by Zain Rizvi
Practice Areas
Zain's practice focuses on corporate, securities and technology matters. He regularly assists U.S. and Canadian-based companies and investors in the technology sector and other growth industries in navigating a broad range of significant corporate transactions, including public and private company mergers and acquisitions and venture capital financings. He also advises emerging and growth stage companies throughout the business life cycle, from formation and governance issues through to strategic partnerships and exit opportunities. Zain is sought after for his diverse expertise in areas of relevance for technology companies, including day-to-day corporate matters, privacy, cybersecurity, blockchain, payments and financial regulatory requirements. Zain was formerly an adjunct professor for the University of Toronto's Global Professional Master of Laws program in Innovation, Law and Technology, and is a frequent speaker on topics impacting the financial services industry, including artificial intelligence and other disruptive technologies. Select Recognitions: The Best Lawyers in Canada.
Chambers Review
Canada
Toronto-based Zain Rizvi of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg has a broad practice that involves assisting investors and startup organisations with financings, acquisitions and investments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Zain Rizvi has been our go-to trusted source for anything and everything fundraising-related. He is there for us whenever we need him."
"Zain provided great diligence and legal support during a new investment."
"Zain Rizvi has been our go-to trusted source for anything and everything fundraising-related. He is there for us whenever we need him."
"Zain provided great diligence and legal support during a new investment."