Alan Sarhan

Alan Sarhan stands out as a versatile business lawyer whose expertise spans a multitude of areas within corporate and commercial law, including mergers and acquisitions, as well as engineering and construction law. His journey began at a national law firm, where he honed his skills across various transactions, embracing sectors such as media and entertainment alongside infrastructure and public-private partnerships. Alan's transition to an in-house role at a leading multinational engineering and construction corporation marked a significant pivot in his career. Here, as part of the M&A and infrastructure team and later as the Legal Director of the Ethics & Compliance Department, Alan deepened his proficiency in compliance program development, anti-corruption law, and crisis management among other areas.

In 2015, Alan ventured into entrepreneurship by co-founding the Canadian branch of a boutique business integrity law firm, focusing on international risk management and global compliance. His work, which spans continents from Asia to North America, demonstrates a keen understanding of the integrity rules set by major international financial institutions like the World Bank and the European Investment Bank.

Alan has played pivotal roles in high-stakes negotiations and investigations. His portfolio includes representing a Canadian multinational in discussions with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police concerning charges under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act, conducting internal investigations into allegations of insider trading, and leading multinational corporate monitorships. His advisory skills have also been sought after by a variety of organizations, from real estate conglomerates concerned with money laundering to aerospace companies setting up whistleblowing systems.

Fluently speaking English, French, and Arabic, Alan's educational background is impressive, with an M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management and an LL.B. from the Université de Montréal. His contributions to the legal community have been recognized through awards and nominations, including being listed in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory and being a finalist for In-House Counsel of the Year by the Young Bar Association of Montreal.

Alan's publications and speaking engagements further solidify his reputation as a thought leader in areas such as compliance programs and white-collar crime, contributing to the discourse on international law and ethics. His affiliations with the Barreau du Québec and the Canadian Bar Association, among others, reflect a commitment to legal excellence and integrity. Through his varied career, Alan Sarhan has demonstrated not just a depth of legal expertise but a dedication to navigating and simplifying the complex intersections of law and business ethics on a global scale.