Jiwaji Law welcomes Priya Parihar as Counsel

November 11, 2026

Jiwaji Law is pleased to welcome Priya Parihar as counsel, expanding the Vancouver firm’s capacity in complex commercial litigation, securities and regulatory disputes.

Her arrival marks another step in the growth of the women-led business law firm founded by sisters Aneka and Afshaan Jiwaji. As Jiwaji Law continues to build its team, the firm is deepening its ability to handle complex mandates in house and provide coordinated advice across its litigation and business law practices.

Priya’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, with particular depth in securities enforcement investigations and professional discipline matters. She also advises on a broad range of business disputes, including shareholder and contractual disputes. Her practice areas include appellate advocacy, administrative law, class proceedings and tax disputes.

Before joining Jiwaji Law, Priya practised in a leading commercial and securities litigation group at a national law firm, representing corporate and individual clients in commercial and regulatory disputes. She has appeared before all levels of court in British Columbia and brings experience in trials, appeals, injunctions and chambers applications.

Her experience includes acting as counsel for successful appellants before the British Columbia Court of Appeal in a mining royalty dispute, securing a new trial and the setting aside of the costs orders below. She also acted for plaintiffs who obtained judgment by summary trial on more than $8 million in unpaid loans, alongside contempt findings relating to breaches of disclosure orders.

Priya brings a pragmatic and thoughtful approach to her work, taking time to understand each client’s objectives and the broader considerations underlying a dispute. She develops strategies that reflect both the legal and commercial realities of each matter.

Raised in the Lower Mainland, Priya earned her JD from Thompson Rivers University in 2023 and was called to the British Columbia bar in 2024. During law school, she served as Co-President of the Women in Law Organisation, helping women law students build their professional networks. She also holds an honours BA in Sociology from Western University, where she served on Faculty Council and helped organize charitable events for local youth organizations.