Arif is a commercial litigator based in Calgary. He has appeared at all levels of court in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, as well as acted for an intervenor at the Supreme Court of Canada. Arif is also experienced in domestic and international arbitration.
Arif has represented a wide variety of clients in matters concerning complex commercial litigation, construction disputes, complex breach of trust and breach of fiduciary matters, franchise disputes, and class actions. Arif’s practice also encompasses injunction and urgent relief work in broad-ranging areas including labour and employment, privacy and technology, and sport.
Arif is ranked by Chambers Canada for Litigation: General Commercial. He has also been recognized by Benchmark Litigation in Arbitration and Commercial, the Legal Lexpert Directory in ESG, and The Best Lawyers in Canada in Director and Officer Liability Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Corporate and Commercial Litigation.
Arif joined Fasken after graduating from the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan and is an alumnus of McGill University. Arif advises victims of discrimination on a pro bono basis.
