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Allison Pyper (B.A.)(Hons.), (J.D.)

Allison Pyper (B.A.)(Hons.), (J.D.)

Founder/Director
Allison (‘Allie’) M. Pyper has long had a passion for human rights, advocacy and social justice that makes her go above and beyond for every client, fighting as long and hard as necessary to win.

During her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto, Allison traveled abroad to work with refugees in India and to work in a low-income community in South Africa. She also worked closely with the regional developmental coordinator of Amnesty International in Toronto. These experiences engendered in her a passion for refugee rights, which prompted her to work as a research associate with El-Farouk Khaki, a prominent Toronto refugee lawyer and human rights activist and someone she is still proud to call a friend and mentor.

In the last five (5) years Allison has narrowed her practice exclusively to criminal, immigration and mental health law. She has appeared at all levels of court in Ontario as well as regularly appearing at every level of tribunal (appellate or not) in immigration and refugee law, detention reviews and the Federal Court as well as the Consent and Capacity Board and the Ontario Review Board. She has been co-counsel on First Degree and Second Degree Homicide Trials and has represented clients for every range of criminal offence or immigration matter. She is an exceptionally dedicated and zealous advocate who focuses on the quality of representation to her clients over the quantity of clients she agrees to take on. She has a keen and focused interest in the overlap of Mental Health Law, Criminal Law and Immigration Law. This is what she specializes in and is most passionate about.

In her spare time (when not in a courtroom) Allie enjoys traveling (A total of six continents and over 80 countries), scuba diving, running, cooking and the Blue Jays.

Rupeshwar Sandhu

Rupeshwar Sandhu

Associate Lawyer
Rupeshwar Sandhu is an associate at Pyper Law.

He was called to the Bar in the Province of Ontario, Canada in 2019, and is also licensed to practice law in India, since 2010.

Prior to joining the firm, he ran his own criminal law practice.

He is also an active member of the Ontario Bar Association, and is an elected Executive Member of the Criminal Justice Section and the Citizenship and Immigration Law Section.

When not working, Rupeshwar enjoys training for marathons, and always tries to take a few days out for a good trek or scuba diving trip.

Warwick Walton

Warwick Walton

Articling Student
Joining Pyper Law in May as an articling student is Warwick Walton.
Warwick Walton is a graduate of the McGill Faculty of Law in Montreal. Warwick’s broad and varied experiences have all related to his commitment to fairness and justice. He supervised a team of volunteers that supported Abullah Almalki during the Iacobucci Inquiry concerning Canadian complicity in the use of torture, tirelessly pursued the interests of immigrants and refugees while working with the NDP, and assisted on cases of racial profiling by police in Quebec. Warwick has also had the opportunity to research issues of international criminal law and forced labour in support of litigation proceedings. Before coming to Pyper Law, Warwick worked with the federal government on issues of national security in rail and aviation, and to capture and visualize data about the work done to modernize services to Canadians.

In his spare time, Warwick is a musician, filmmaker, and artist. He also frequently volunteers to try and help those most in need in whatever way he can. In particular, Warwick is an advocate for issues surrounding mental health, gender and sexual violence, and social justice.

Kristen Forsythe

Kristen Forsythe

Paralegal/Immigration Consultant Candidate
Kristen is a paralegal and member of the Law Society of Ontario and an Immigration Consultant Candidate with the Registered Immigration Consultants of Canada. She is a powerful advocate – her signature strength is a blend of deep love for humanity, compassion, and professional integrity. Working in collaboration with other practitioners and consultants she provides her clients with excellence in their representation and protection. Committed to access to justice for everyone and making a substantial contribution to individuals and society, she brings over two decades of client consulting experience to her work. Kristen advocates for refugees who have survived severe human rights violations in their home countries helping them to secure a safe life in Canada. She considers her work in service to her clients an honor and a privilege.

IMMIGRATION |REFUGEE |LANDLORD & TENANT |SMALL CLAIMS COURT

About Apyper Law

Alison is the founder of Pyper Law and is also a proud member of:

  • Toronto Lawyers’ Association, York Lawyers’ Association
  • Refugee Lawyers Association
  • Criminal Lawyers Association
  • Law Union of Ontario
  • National Association of Criminal Defence Lawyers
  • Law and Mental Disorder Association
  • Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers
  • Member of the Prisoner Lawyer’s Association to the Groups

Recent Posts

  • Website Relaunch June 26, 2017 June 26, 2017
  • Peel Police Retracts: What Happened To Public Trust? February 28, 2015
  • Progress in Human Rights February 17, 2015
  • Criminal Defence Lawyer Charged With Drug Possession and Trafficking February 15, 2015
  • Drinking Water: Does it hold to Appropriate Standards? January 29, 2015

Contact Us

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Cabbagetown Law Chambers
603 1/2 Parliament St, Toronto, ON M4X 1P9

allison@apyperlaw.com

416.556.6387

1.888.828.4385

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