Afshaan Jiwaji
COUNSEL | SOLICITOR
PRACTICE AREAS
Afshaan is a dedicated and results-driven lawyer, passionate about providing practical, results-oriented legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Afshaan’s approach is driven by a commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and ensuring that clients feel supported and confident in the decisions they make.
CONTACT
604.757.6474
afshaan.jiwaji@jiwajilaw.ca
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Afshaan’s approach is driven by a commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and ensuring that clients feel supported and confident in the decisions they make.
As a business lawyer, Afshaan advises clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, governance, and complex commercial arrangements. Her transactional practice includes negotiating and drafting agreements across industries, with a particular focus on growth-oriented businesses and founder-led companies.
Afshaan also has deep experience in technology and intellectual property matters. She regularly assists clients with branding strategy, trademark protection and commercialization, licensing, and the strategic exploitation of IP assets. As a registered trademark agent, she manages all aspects of the trademark lifecycle — from clearance and registrability opinions to filing, prosecution, renewals, and international classifications.
Before establishing Jiwaji Law, Afshaan trained and practised across several prominent legal environments, including the tax group of a global firm, the business law and IP & technology group of a leading national firm, and a highly regarded boutique known for its corporate & commercial, M&A, and entertainment work. This breadth of experience gives her a unique perspective at the intersection of corporate law, tax strategy, and intellectual property, allowing her to advise on transactions and restructuring processes with both technical precision and commercial pragmatism. She has supported clients ranging from early-stage startups to established companies and entertainment studios.
Afshaan is committed to continuous professional development and to staying current with emerging legal and industry trends. She is actively engaged in the professional community through volunteerism, mentorship, and speaking engagements.
Education
University of Alberta, B.Sc., 2010
University of Alberta, J.D. (with Distinction), 2017
Bar Admissions
Alberta, 2018
British Columbia, 2021
Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, 2026
Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, 2025
Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, 2024
Awards & Recognition
Memberships & Affiliations
Law Society of Alberta
Law Society of British Columbia
Canadian Bar Association
Vancouver Bar Association
South Asian Bar Association
College of Patent and Trademark Agents
Intellectual Property Institute of Canada
Canadian Tax Foundation
International Trademark Association