About Us

Harinder S Gahir

Harinder S Gahir

Lawyer, Mediator & Arbitrator

Harinder Singh Gahir has been practicing law in Ontario since the year 2000. He is a former Vice-Chair of the Licence Appeal Tribunal (Ontario) and a former Chair of the Canada Pension/Old Age Security Review Tribunal.

His mediation background has taught him to resolve conflicts collaboratively, and where mediation is not an option, his adjudication and arbitration background has led him to make fair decisions for the stakeholders.

Harinder holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws degrees and is a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada. In 2019, he completed his LL.M. from Osgoode Hall Law School. 

Harinder has successfully represented his clients before several tribunals including the Immigration & Refugee Board, Human Rights Tribunal, Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) and the Federal Court. His practice areas include Corporate & Commercial law, Commercial and Development Real Estate, Administrative Law, and complicated immigration cases.

Among his many community and professional activities, he has served as a Board member of Peel Law Association, President of Peel Multicultural Council and an Executive Member of the Canadian Bar Association, Immigration Section, Southern Alberta.

After getting call to the Bar, Harinder realized his law credentials could come in handy in serving his community. Since then, he has helped many by providing quality services and extending a helping hand to those in need. For Harinder, the meaning of success is the number of people he has been able to help during his career.

Harinder has been interviewed by many media outlets, including The Toronto Star, Calgary Herald, and Omni Television. Most interviews focused on his expert comments regarding immigration law changes in Canada and matters related to the South Asian community.

In his free time, Harinder likes to spend quality time with his family. In addition, he is an avid traveler and loves to explore new terrains.

Certifications and Achievements

  • M. 2017-2019 Osgoode Professional Development
  • The Advanced Certificate in Adjudication, Osgoode Professional Development & SOAR (2017-18)
  • Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop, Osgoode Professional Development (2016)
  • Fellow, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (2015)
  • Diploma in Adjudication, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (2015)
  • Certificate in Family Mediation, York University (2013)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution, York University (2013)
  • Certificate in Communication for Professionals, University of Toronto (2011-12)
  • Certificate in Negotiation; Osgoode Hall Law School (2012)
  • Certificate in Adjudication, Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators (2008)
  • Chairperson Training (2005), National Roundtable on challenges of Chairing Hearings (2006) and Fair communication Training (2007), Office of Commissioner Review Tribunals

Professional Development Programs Attended

April 19, 2021                  18th Real Estate Law Submit

May 19- 20, 2021            Mental Health for Legal Professional Submit

June 22, 2021                 Litigating Contract Disputes

Jan 23, 2020                   The Annotated Will 2020

July 16, 2020                  Commercial Title Insurance- An introductory Review

Oct 19, 2020                   17 Real Estate law Submit

Nov 16, 2020                  Cultural Competence Skills- Key challenges for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Nov 17, 2020                  Red Flags in the Current Real Estate Environment

Dec 04, 2020                  Improvisation for Legal Professionals

Dec 07, 2020                  Equity Diversity and Accommodation; Human Rights at Work

Jan 15 – Apr 09, 2020     Administration Law: Overview and Current Developments

March 21, 2020               Real Estate/Cyber Risks for Lawyers and Prevention

April 10-11, 2020             16th Real estate law submit 2019

April 29, 2020                  Defamation law 2019: current issues+ Emerging trends

April 05-07, 2018            Osgoode – University Program in Administrative Law

April 18-19, 2018            15th Annual Real Estate Law Submit

June 4, 2018                   Effective communication in the hearing room

Nov 15-17, 2018             Osgoode – University Program in Dispute Resolution

Jan 09-Mar 27, 2017      Osgoode – University Program in Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Feb 15-16, 2017             Successful Advocacy in Tort and Personal Injury Mediations

March 2, 2017                Mastering the Art of Examining Witnesses

April 20-21, 2017           Advance Decision Writing

May 16, 2017                 Difficult Conversations

Oct 02, 2017                  Effective hearing management

Oct 17-18, 2017             LAT Decision Writing Workshop

Nov 05- 09, 2017           Osgoode – University Program in Transnational Litigation

Dec 04, 2017                 Managing Evidentiary Challenges

Dec 05-09, 2021            Osgoode – The Theory and Practice of Dispute Resolution

April 06, 2016                Spot audits and Trust Accounting and Practice Review

April 20-21, 2016           13th Annual Real Estate Law Summit

July 10-16, 2016            37th Annual Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop

Nov 06-11, 2016            International Commercial Arbitration University Program

Nov 22, 2016                 24th Annual Immigration Law Submit

April 22-23, 2015           12th Annual Real Estate Law Submit

Sep 17, 2015                 Commercial Mortgage Transactions 2015

Nov 05, 2015                 SOAR 2015 Annual Conference

Dec 03, 2015                 Fast and Slow Thinking; Strategies and Tools to          Enhance Decision Making

April 23-24, 2014           11th Annual Real Estate Law Summit

Sep 25, 2014                 SLASTO Professional Development

Jan 08- Nov 07 2013     Mentor/Articling Principal/LPP

Jan 10- June 14, 2013   Program in Administrative Law

Oct 11, 2013                  How Do We Know What We Think We Know? Facts In The Legal System

December 05, 2013       What the Defence Needs to Know Part XVI

December 17, 2013       Ethics In Adjudication- Looking into Tribunals and Regulatory Agencies

December 2013             Ethics In Adjudication- The Tribunal From Heaven

April 23- May 3, 2012    The Osgoode Certificate in Negotiation

Jan 27, 2011                  Cross- Examination: Strategies For Success (Full Day)

April 01- Sep 12, 2011   Mentor/Coach/Articling Principal

June 09, 2011                  What the Defence Needs to Know, Part XI- Three Hours of Ethics

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Gordhan Ambwani has his independent law practice in Mississauga. He assists our clients in CPP disability appeals.

His main areas of practice are Disability Law, Civil Litigation and Family Law.

He may be reached at: 905-232-2515

Paljinder Mahaar

Paljinder S. Mahaar joined Gahir & Associates in December 2021 as an associate lawyer. Before joining Gahir & Associates, Paljinder worked in boutique Personal Injury law firms in Toronto and Mississauga.

Since his call to the Bar in 2010, Paljinder regularly appeared before the Superior Court of Justice, Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal, FSCO and License Appeal Tribunal. He passionaltely represents clients before courts and tribunals.

Paljinder S. Mahaar is married and a loving “Daddy” to his two daughters.