Abbas Sabur

Abbas Sabur, a partner at Shapray Cramer Fitterman Lamer LLP, brings a wealth of experience to the legal field, particularly in handling disputes across corporate, commercial, and civil sectors. His legal journey began with his admission to the Ontario Bar in 2004, followed by the Alberta Bar in 2006 and the British Columbia Bar in 2008. Sabur's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alberta (2000), a Bachelor of Laws from Osgoode Hall Law School (2003), and a Master of Laws from New York University School of Law (2008).

Throughout his career, Sabur has demonstrated his legal prowess by representing clients in front of various courts and administrative tribunals across British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta. His expertise spans a wide range of litigation including trials, appeals, commercial arbitrations, and mediations. His reputation for excellence in litigation has been affirmed by Benchmark Canada naming him a "Litigation Star," alongside acknowledgments from Best Lawyers Canada and Chambers and Partners for his work in Corporate and Commercial Litigation. Additionally, he has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell® rating, highlighting his superior legal skills and ethical standards.

Sabur's clientele is diverse, encompassing public institutions, private firms from sectors such as mining, development, entertainment, and financial services, as well as individual entrepreneurs. He has carved a niche in banking and securities litigation, adeptly navigating the complex confluence of civil, commercial, administrative, and quasi-criminal law. His recent legal engagements include handling bank litigation related to fraud, financing disputes, and broker negligence, as well as tackling shareholder, partnership, and employment disagreements. His legal acumen also extends to resolving issues of oppression, fiduciary duty breaches, and claims against directors and officers, not to mention his involvement in securities investigations, regulatory proceedings, professional discipline defenses, estate litigation, commercial property disputes, contract issues, business torts, professional negligence claims, and actions involving defamation and libel. Moreover, Sabur has skillfully managed cases requiring Mareva injunctions and Anton Piller orders, alongside expropriation and compensation claims.

Before his tenure at Shapray Cramer Fitterman Lamer LLP since 2010, Sabur honed his litigation skills at a prominent national firm and specialized in commercial and securities litigation in Toronto. His contributions to the legal community are not limited to the courtroom; he has authored publications on securities and corporate law and shared his insights at Continuing Legal Education conferences. His commitment to legal excellence is further evidenced by his fellowship with the Litigation Counsel of America. Sabur's multifaceted legal career, marked by significant achievements and a commitment to legal education and ethics, positions him as a distinguished figure in the Canadian legal landscape.