Peter A. Aziz

Counsel at Torys LLP

Peter A. Aziz is a highly respected legal expert with a focus on regulatory compliance within Canada’s financial services and payments industry. As Counsel at Torys LLP, Peter offers exceptional guidance on regulatory issues related to mobile and other emerging payment technologies. He has extensive knowledge of Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML), anti-terrorist financing, and economic sanctions legislation, providing clients with trusted insight and up-to-date compliance solutions.

Peter regularly advises a diverse clientele—including banks, insurance companies, securities dealers, and investment advisers—on their compliance obligations, particularly in interactions with FINTRAC. His expertise in consumer protection covers both federal and provincial laws, advising financial institutions, service providers, manufacturers, and retailers to ensure legal adherence across multiple jurisdictions.

As co-head of the Payments and Cards Practice at Torys LLP, Peter has a deep understanding of credit and debit card arrangements, from co-brand and affinity programs to white label solutions. He possesses thorough, industry-leading knowledge of the operating regulations of all major card network associations.

In addition to his regulatory and consumer protection work, Peter assists clients with corporate reorganizations and general commercial law matters. His counsel is highly sought after by private companies, including the holding companies of prominent family groups such as Thomson and Rogers, where he manages shareholder arrangements and oversees all aspects of corporate law.

Year Called to the Bar:

1993 (Ontario)

Contact Information:

Phone: (416) 865-8186
Fax: (416) 865-7380
Email: [email protected]

Practice Areas:

Regulatory Compliance (Financial Services & Payments)
Anti-Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing Legislation
Economic Sanctions
Consumer Protection Law
Corporate and Commercial Law
Payments and Card Network Regulations
Corporate Reorganizations
Shareholder Arrangements

If you are looking for a leading Canadian legal expert in financial services, regulatory compliance, and corporate law, Peter A. Aziz brings over 30 years of experience and a proven track record of delivering thorough, actionable advice to his clients.

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