Mathews Dinsdale Welcomes Gemma Walsh to the Firm
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May 20, 2026
Partner announcement
Abid Ahmed has returned to Miller Thomson as a Partner in the Firm’s Toronto office and a member of the Corporate, M&A and Securities group.
September 8, 2025
Abid Ahmed has returned to Miller Thomson as a Partner in the Firm’s Toronto office and a member of the Corporate, M&A and Securities group. He completed his summer and articles with Miller Thomson and was an Associate until 2021.
Since leaving Miller Thomson in 2021, Abid has practiced at a leading American global law firm, gaining extensive experience in complex multi-jurisdictional public and private M&A, public offerings, private placements, and strategic advisory mandates across industries such as technology, consumer products, energy, fintech, and financial services. He is recognized for delivering practical, business-oriented advice informed by deal experience on both sides of the border.
“Abid’s strong network of US and global relationships will be an important resource for our clients and our team,” says Jay Hoffman, Chair of the National Business Law group.
“Our group remains focused on growing our cross-border practice. Abid’s return adds to our bench strength and our team is excited that he has rejoined Miller Thomson,” says Max Spearn, National Lead of the Corporate, M&A and Securities practice group.
In addition to his practice, Abid serves as a mentor and champion for first-generation professionals and maintains an active pro bono practice supporting underprivileged entrepreneurs. He is admitted to the bars of Ontario and New York.
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