Hashim is a technology, privacy and cybersecurity lawyer in Fasken's Emerging Technology group. His practice focuses on advising clients on: commercial and technology contract review, drafting and negotiation; data protection, privacy, cybersecurity and digital risk matters; intellectual property strategy, protection and enforcement; and legal considerations specific to early-stage and emerging technology companies, including those related to corporate governance, financing, scale-up, growth and exit.
Hashim has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2024 for his work in Information Technology Law, and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional for Canada (CIPP/C).
Hashim is an avid supporter of the Toronto and Canadian start-up and emerging technology ecosystem, spending his time working closely with founders, investors and creators to provide mentoring and advisory services, while also attending and speaking at local outreach events. He is also the current Past Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Information Technology and Intellectual Property Section Executive, having just completed his term as Chair in August 2023.
Prior to joining Fasken, Hashim worked at a reputable IP/IT boutique firm and operated as a sole practitioner advising start-ups and entrepreneurial clients in technology, intellectual property, corporate and media law.
