Zohaib Maladwala is a strategic and results driven litigator known for his strong work ethic, practical judgment, and commitment to securing the best outcomes for his clients. With significant experience in class action defence, product liability, consumer protection and complex commercial litigation, Zohaib works closely with clients across a range of industries including life sciences/pharmaceuticals, automotive, technology, industrial and consumer products, and professional/financial services. He is Vice-Chair of Fasken’s Ontario Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group.
Zohaib has played a leading role in defending multiple precedent-setting class actions across Canada. His work includes the successful dismissal at certification of proposed class actions against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in Ontario and Saskatchewan involving allegations related to “defeat devices”; the dismissal at certification of proposed class actions in Ontario and British Columbia against a global pharmaceutical company alleging negligent design, manufacture, and failure to warn in connection with the Valsartan and Ranitidine (Zantac) drugs; and the dismissal of a certification motion against BMW in a proposed class action alleging defects in the timing chain systems of certain model vehicles.
Zohaib’s product liability acumen extends to advising clients on product recalls, regulatory requirements, and consumer protection. He has overseen the Canadian arm of multiple global product recalls and has extensive experience managing product incident reporting and regulatory compliance with Health Canada.
Zohaib is recognized by numerous legal publications including Chambers Canada (Up and Coming – Litigation: Product Liability), the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for Product Liability (consistently recommended), Best Lawyers for Corporate and Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Law, LMG Life Sciences (2023 Rising Star), and the Benchmark Litigation Guide (2019-2023 Future Star, 40 & Under Hot List). In 2021, Zohaib was recognized as one of Canada’s leading lawyers under 40 and awarded a Lexpert Rising Star.
