
Arash Ghiassi
Arash Ghiassi is a Toronto-based lawyer known for representing individuals involved in high-profile cases related to civil rights and activism. Recently, he gained attention for successfully advocating on behalf of three individuals accused of defacing an Indigo bookstore during a protest, where charges were withdrawn for his clients amidst ongoing debates about free speech and protest rights in Canada.
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Lawyer Arash Ghiassi expressed disappointment that the Supreme Court will allow sentencing proceedings to continue despite unreasonable delay.
Supreme Court rejects strict deadlines during criminal sentencingThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-09-11
Mr. Cottle is represented by Mr. Sayani and Arash Ghiassi in Canada.
Lawyers for Canadian hacker say charges over alleged cyberattack on Texas Republican Party are ‘peculiar’The Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-04-07
Arash Ghiassi represents two people in the group of accused in the Indigo bookstore defacement case.
Charges dropped for three more people accused in Indigo bookstore defacement, lawyer saysThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2025-03-27
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