Riaz Sayani
Riaz Sayani is a prominent criminal defense lawyer based in Toronto, Canada, known for representing clients in high-profile cases. He is a partner at Savards LLP and has been involved in notable legal battles, often focusing on matters related to cybercrime and digital rights. Recently, he has gained attention for his representation of Aubrey Cottle, a Canadian hacker charged in connection with an alleged cyberattack on the Texas Republican Party.
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One of Mr. Cottle's lawyers, Riaz Sayani, argued that Mr. Cottle has left hacking behind and intends to start a cybersecurity consulting firm.
Canadian hacker Aubrey Cottle sentenced to 18 months custody after pleading guilty to cyberattack charges
Canada· 2026-06-26
Riaz Sayani, a partner at Toronto-based criminal law firm Savards LLP, said in an e-mailed statement on behalf of Mr. Cottle’s legal team.
Lawyers for Canadian hacker say charges over alleged cyberattack on Texas Republican Party are ‘peculiar’Canada· 2025-04-07
