Firm's national business law chair lauds Ahmed's 'strong network of US and global relationships'
Miller Thomson has welcomed back Abid Ahmed as a Toronto-based partner and a member of its corporate, M&A, and securities group, effective Sept. 8, from his stint at an American global law firm.
“Abid’s return adds to our bench strength and our team is excited that he has rejoined Miller Thomson,” said Max Spearn – national lead of the firm’s corporate, M&A, and securities practice group – in a news release.
According to Ahmed’s LinkedIn page, he was a summer and articling student from 2016–18 and an associate from 2018–21 at Miller Thomson’s Toronto office.
He then worked as an associate at Latham & Watkins LLP’s New York office from 2021–25. In its news release, Miller Thomson said this role equipped Ahmed with experience in complex and multi-jurisdictional public and private M&A, initial public offerings, private placements, and strategic advisory mandates.
“Abid’s strong network of US and global relationships will be an important resource for our clients and our team,” said Jay Hoffman, chair of Miller Thomson’s national business law group, in the news release.
Ahmed’s biography on Miller Thomson’s website said he has assisted companies, private equity firms, and financial institutions on domestic and cross-border transactions, including venture financings, special situations, shareholder activism, corporate governance, strategy, and general corporate matters.
The firm noted that he has provided pragmatic and business-oriented advice reflecting his deal experience on both sides of the border.
“Our group remains focused on growing our cross-border practice,” Spearn said.
Ahmed’s work has spanned technology, consumer products, energy, fintech, financial services, and other industries.
According to the firm’s news release, Ahmed actively supports underprivileged entrepreneurs through his pro bono practice. He has mentored and championed first-generation professionals.
Ahmed joined the Ontario bar in 2018. He also belongs to the New York bar.
He earned his BA (honours) in political science from Western University in 2013 and his JD from Western University’s Faculty of Law in 2017. According to his LinkedIn page, while in law school, he was a case manager at the Western Business Law Clinic from 2014–17 and a teaching assistant at Western Law from 2015–16.
