Atty. Imran Ahmad

Atty. Imran Ahmad

Imran Ahmad is a senior partner and the Canadian head of technology and Canadian co-head of cybersecurity and data privacy. He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity and privacy lawyer by several legal directories.

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About Imran Ahmad at a glance

Imran Ahmad is a securities and internet attorney, practicing at Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Imran Ahmad is a senior partner and the Canadian head of technology and Canadian co-head of cybersecurity and data privacy
  • He is based in our Toronto and Montreal offices and is recognized as a leading cybersecurity and privacy lawyer by several legal directories
  • Imran advises clients across all industries on a wide array of technology-related matters, including outsourcing, cloud computing, SaaS, strategic alliances, technology development, system procurement and implementation, technology licensing and transfer, distribution, open source software, and electronic commerce
  • As part of his cybersecurity practice, Imran works with clients to develop and implement strategies related to cyber threats
  • He advises on legal risk assessments, compliance, due diligence, security, and data breach incident preparedness and response
  • Imran often acts as "breach counsel" in the event of a cybersecurity incident, and has extensive experience in managing complex cross-border security incidents
  • He also provides representation in the event of an investigation, enforcement action or litigation
  • Imran is the author of Canada's first legal incident preparation and response handbook titled Cybersecurity in Canada: A Guide to Best Practices, Planning, and Management, 2nd Edition (LexisNexis, March 2021)
  • In his privacy law practice, he advises clients on compliance with all Canadian federal and provincial privacy and data management laws
  • He has a particular focus on cross-border data transfer issues and enterprise-wide governance programs related to privacy and information governance
  • Imran is the former chair of the Privacy and Access to Information Section of the Ontario Bar Association
  • Imran is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Law, where he teaches cybersecurity and privacy law

Practice Areas Explained

Imran Ahmad's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Imran Ahmad handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Securities Law

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Internet & Cyber Law

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What practice areas does Imran Ahmad handle?
Imran Ahmad focuses on securities, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
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What awards or recognition has Imran Ahmad received?
Imran Ahmad's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law; Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law; Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Privacy and Data Security Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026

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