Amir Shafie is a skilled lawyer with a robust background in English Common Law. He currently serves as a technical standards lead on the Financial Services Innovation Team at the Department of Finance Canada. Based in Helsinki, Finland, Amir combines his legal expertise with a strong foundation in science and engineering, allowing him to address complex issues in intellectual property (IP), competition, and financial law.
With experience as a Policy Analyst and Economist for the Financial Sector Policy at Finance Canada and a Competition Law Officer at the Competition Bureau Canada, Amir has been pivotal in ensuring compliance within the regulatory frameworks governing mergers and monopolistic practices. His work is characterized by an innovative approach to legal research, regulatory compliance, and contract drafting, supported by his strong research skills.
Amir’s expertise extends to intellectual property law, specialising in patentability analysis, Freedom to Operate investigations, and patent drafting related to emerging technologies like blockchain and decentralized applications. His academic background includes a Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa, an LLM in International Business Law from the University of Lausanne, and advanced studies in applied chemistry and chemical engineering from the University of Toronto and the University of Alberta, respectively.
Throughout his career, Amir has been recognized for his ability to provide creative and practical legal solutions, his commitment to professional development, and his dedication to advancing the fields of financial and competition law. He is also experienced in policy reform and international investment arbitration, having contributed to research on third-party participation in international tribunals as a Trade Lab Researcher at the University of Ottawa.
Amir is a Barrister and Solicitor, a title that reflects his commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal practice and his dedication to fostering innovation in the legal profession.
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