- Called to the British Columbia Bar in July 2023
- Called to the Iranian Bar Association, 2007
Associate
Zahra Tahsili
Zahra is one of our lawyers in the Wills and Estate Administration and Litigation group at McQuarrie, bringing extensive experience and a client-focused approach to her practice. She specializes in assisting clients with obtaining grants of probate and letters of administration, ensuring that legal processes are handled efficiently and with minimal stress during what is often a challenging time for families.
Committed to reducing her clients’ burdens, Zahra provides tailored guidance and protection throughout the complexities of estate administration. From navigating the probate process to distributing assets in accordance with wills or intestacy laws, she offers clear and practical advice designed to meet each client’s unique needs.
Before transitioning her practice to Wills and Estates—a field she found particularly fascinating—Zahra developed significant expertise in corporate and commercial law, which enables her to provide exceptional value to clients managing estates with diverse assets and properties.
Having joined McQuarrie as an articled student in 2022, Zahra established herself as a part of our team and progressed to become an Associate. Prior to joining our firm, she had a successful legal career practicing law in Iran and the U.A.E. for over 16 years. Zahra’s practice in these regions involved providing comprehensive legal counsel to both international and local corporations of diverse sizes. Her specialization in corporate and commercial law, coupled with her expertise in contract law, enabled her to guide clients through complex legal landscapes. Notably, Zahra’s experience as an in-house lawyer for leading technological startups in Iran for six years further honed her skills in delivering practical and effective solutions.
Zahra obtained her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Tehran, Iran, in 2004, and in 2009, she pursued an LL.M. in U.S. and Global Business Law from Suffolk University in Boston. To further augment her legal knowledge and expand her international perspective, Zahra completed her LL.M. in Common Law at Peter A. Allard School of Law, the University of British Columbia, in May 2022.
Fluent in English and Persian, Zahra leverages her diverse background and expertise to provide compassionate and effective legal services.