Daanish Pasricha

Daanish Pasricha, blending his expertise in law and management engineering, crafts tailored, strategic responses to the intricate business hurdles his clients face. An associate within the Business Law and Fintech Groups in Toronto, Daanish extends his services across a spectrum of corporate and commercial practices. His proficiency shines in guiding clients through the labyrinth of Canadian regulatory landscapes in sectors like Fintech, Financial Services, and Insurance. Notably, Daanish's counsel on registering crypto-trading platforms in Canada, navigating consumer protection laws, and understanding the regulatory frameworks for insurance operations stands out. His insights into anti-money laundering measures further underscore his comprehensive approach to legal advisement.

Daanish's academic path led him from a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management Engineering from the University of Waterloo to a J.D. from Queen’s University in 2020. His time at Waterloo was marked by diverse internships spanning banking to intellectual property, courtesy of the co-op program. At Queen’s, his involvement with the Canadian Labour and Employment Law Journal and participation in the Bowman Tax Moot highlighted his engagement with the legal community.

Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2021, Daanish's commitment to expanding his legal knowledge saw him obtaining a Certificate in Blockchain Law. This initiative was driven by his interest in understanding the transformative potential of blockchain technologies across various sectors. Beyond his professional realm, Daanish is known for his enthusiasm for Chicago sports teams, basketball, football, traveling, and chess.

Daanish's recent professional milestones include advising on the Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group's joint venture in aluminum recycling and guiding Brown & Brown through the acquisition of Highcourt Breckles Group. His advisory role in ICPEI Holdings Inc.’s going-private transaction and SiteOne Landscape Supply’s acquisition of Linzel Distributing further demonstrates his adeptness in navigating complex mergers and acquisitions.

Through his contributions to the discourse on banking and financial services, Daanish has emerged as a thought leader, particularly in the areas of digital assets and cryptocurrency regulation. His articles, covering topics from OSFI's integrity and security guidelines to the regulatory landscape for crypto asset investment funds, reflect a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the financial services sector.

Daanish Pasricha exemplifies a modern legal professional who leverages his diverse background to provide insightful, strategic solutions to his clients, marking him as a distinguished figure in the realms of Fintech and regulatory compliance.