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Sharif A. Issawi
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Education
  • 2014 – B.A. (With Distinction) – University of Alberta
  • 2016 – J.D. – University of Alberta
  • 2017 – Alberta bar admission

Sharif A. Issawi

Partner

Sharif is one of the founding partners of Forum Law LLP, practicing primarily in corporate/commercial law. He graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (with First Class Distinction) and obtained his Juris Doctor in 2016. Sharif was called to the Alberta Bar in 2017.

Areas of law

Sharif’s expertise

Sharif has an extensive corporate, commercial, real estate, and wills and estates practice. He advises clients on:

    • Business Purchases and Sales (Asset and Share Transactions)
    • Commercial Real Estate Purchases and Sales
    • Commercial Financing (for Lenders and Borrowers)
    • Commercial Leasing (for Landlords and Tenants)
    • Franchise Law (for Franchisors and Franchisees)
    • Residential Real Estate Purchases, Sales, and Refinances
    • Corporate Governance, Management, and Organizational Matters
    • Business Succession Planning
    • Mergers, Acquisitions, and Reorganizations
    • Incorporations
    • Contract Drafting
    • Estate Planning
    • Drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Personal Directives

Sharif has broad experience particularly in advising health care professionals, including, doctors, dentists, and veterinarians on all corporate and commercial matters that may affect their practice. He is also well versed in Franchise Law, advising both franchisors and franchisees.

Interests

Apart from his interest in the law, Sharif enjoys a very active lifestyle, participating in soccer and volleyball teams regularly, and getting out to the mountains to snowboard when he can. He is also deeply dedicated to his family and friends.