Associate announcement

Loopstra Nixon Welcomes Zhirui Guan

Zhirui Guan has joined as an Associate in the firm’s Commercial Litigation group.

October 6, 2026

Zhirui earned her Bachelor’s degree from Yale University and her JD from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. During law school, she was actively involved in legal aid clinics, providing assistance to individuals navigating a range of legal issues.

Zhirui joined Loopstra Nixon LLP as a summer student, completed her articles with the firm, and returned as an associate following her call to the Ontario Bar in 2026. She is building a broad commercial litigation practice and enjoys helping clients navigate disputes of all sizes and complexities.

Outside the office, Zhirui enjoys exploring used bookstores and spending time at the boxing gym.

For more about Zhirui, click here.

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Loopstra Nixon LLP is a full-service Canadian law firm known for its practical, business-first approach to legal advice. For more than 50 years, the firm has worked alongside entrepreneurs, businesses, institutions, municipalities, and individuals on matters where judgment, experience, and responsiveness matter. The firm is built around close client relationships and a clear understanding of how legal issues intersect with business realities. Ranking in Chambers, Legal 500, Lexpert and Best Lawyers Canada, our lawyers are frequently engaged in complex, time-sensitive, and high-stakes matters and are trusted to deliver clear advice, sound strategy, and decisive execution.

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