Parmida Elahi-Khansari

Parmida is a litigator with a knack for navigating the complexities of commercial litigation, tort disputes, product liability claims, and class proceedings. Her clientele spans both local and international markets, hailing from diverse industries. She is not just about defending; Parmida is proactive, offering advice on avoiding litigation, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with government regulations.

Her courtroom presence is notable, having defended clients across all judicial levels in British Columbia and various arbitral forums worldwide. Parmida's expertise extends to representing clients in front of administrative and regulatory bodies.

Her experience is vast. She has defended leading global manufacturers and distributors of medical devices and pharmaceuticals against product liability claims, playing a key role in coordinating defense strategies across borders. Her legal acumen also shines in consumer protection, price-fixing, and antitrust class actions on a national scale. Moreover, Parmida has stood as counsel in professional liability disputes for multinational actuarial firms and has navigated multinational manufacturers through governmental health and safety compliance investigations.

Parmida's prowess extends to international arbitration, representing a technology giant in multiple disputes and a major mining company in contractual and financing disagreements. She notably represented Lyft, securing a victory against a union's attempt to classify rideshare drivers as employees, showcasing her diverse legal expertise.

Her excellence hasn't gone unnoticed. Parmida was listed in "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2024" for her corporate and commercial litigation skills. Beyond her practice, she's an active member of the Canadian Bar Association, Vancouver Bar Association, and The Advocates' Society, deeply involved in pro bono efforts.

Parmida has also contributed to legal literature, adding a chapter on government liability to a Thomson Reuters publication. Her educational background is as impressive, with a law degree from the University of Calgary, a master's in public law from the University of Amsterdam, and an undergraduate degree from McGill University.

In her practice areas—arbitration, class actions, commercial litigation, and more—Parmida has become a trusted advisor and formidable advocate, representing the intersection of legal expertise and strategic defense.