Practical and principled counsel, guided by your priorities.
Akbik Law is a boutique law firm proudly serving clients across Ontario.
Our Services
Employment Law for Small Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations
You understand the needs of your organization better than anyone. Let us be your trusted employment law advisor so you can focus on what you do best.
We provide strategic, practical advice to help Ontario employers meet their evolving legal obligations. We aim to protect the interests of employers of all sizes while fostering healthy, productive workplace environments for employees.
We help provide clarity while preserving flexibility, so your organization can grow with confidence. Our services are tailored to ensure you receive support that aligns with your unique workplace culture and budget. Whether you're looking for ongoing counsel or a one-time document review, we're here to help!
Employment Law for Employees
We accept employee-side matters on a limited basis, focused primarily on termination package review. We can help you understand your rights and entitlements so you can make informed decisions during what is often a stressful time.
Coming late 2026!
Wills and Powers of Attorney
Our services for employers include:
Hiring Practice Guidelines
Employment Contracts
Workplace Policies
Training Resources
Termination Packages
Our services for employees include:
Termination package and severance offer review
Negotiation of severance terms
Notary and Commissioning Services
We provide in-person notary and commissioning services within Ottawa, Ontario. Commissioning services are also available online to individuals across Ontario.
Our notary and commissioning services include:
Certifying true copies of original documents
Administering oaths and affirmations
Witnessing and authenticating signatures
Certifying documents for legal and government use
Alaa is committed to providing value to her clients through legal counsel that is flexible, principled, and culturally-sensitive, without compromising on quality.
Alaa is the founder and principal lawyer of Akbik Law, a boutique law firm based in Ottawa and proudly serving clients across Ontario. Her practice is built on efficiency, clarity, and a genuine respect for each client's circumstances.
Alaa earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Guelph and her law degree from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. She received legal training at the Toronto office of a well-regarded boutique law firm. Between her studies and her legal career, Alaa also worked in the non-profit sector, an experience that continues to shape her perspective on service and access to justice.
Alaa approaches every matter with the same core commitments: identifying the real problem, offering practical solutions, and turning complex legal language into clear, usable advice. She is committed to growing alongside her clients as a trusted advisor they can return to as their needs evolve.
As a first-generation Muslim lawyer who has lived in many communities across Southern Ontario, Alaa brings a genuine appreciation for the richness and diversity of the province she serves. She is building a practice that reflects this diversity, with the aim of offering services that are accessible, informed, and culturally-sensitive.
Outside of her practice, Alaa values spending time with family, picking up new hobbies, and volunteering in youth and mentorship initiatives.
Alaa Akbik
Barrister, Solicitor, and Notary Public
The Introductory Call
We start by scheduling a 30-minute complimentary call to explain how we can help, discuss your particular legal needs, and determine whether Akbik Law is the right fit for your matter. You'll leave the call with a clear sense of your options and next steps.
If we're a fit, we'll guide you through the next steps: an intake form and a quick identity check that we are required to complete. If everything is satisfactory, we will send over a Retainer Agreement for your review. This sets out what we've agreed on including the scope of the work, the timeline, and how billing will be handled, so there are no surprises. Once you sign, we formally begin working together.
We get to work on your matter. Along the way, we'll reach out for information when we need it, check in at key stages, and keep you updated on progress so you're not left wondering where things stand.
We deliver the final work products and take the time to walk you through them. If something needs clarifying or adjusting, we'll refine it until you feel confident moving forward.
Our Process
Accessing legal services doesn't have to be intimidating, so we aim to keep our process clear and predictable. Here's what working with Akbik Law looks like, from your first call to final delivery.
Please note: A lawyer-client relationship is only established between us once a Retainer Agreement is mutually agreed to at Step 2. That said, whether or not you choose to move forward, we will protect your privacy and keep confidential anything you share with us throughout this process, subject only to our professional and legal obligations.
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Our Values
Every Step of the Way
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Clarity. The law can be complex, so our job is to make it feel less so. We explain things in plain language, set clear expectations at every stage, and help you understand your options before making a decision.
Competence. Every matter receives the care and rigour it deserves. We stay current on the law, work to a high standard, explore new ways to deliver efficient and cost-effective service, and ask the right questions, because good outcomes start with thorough, thoughtful work.
Collaboration. Our approach is client-centred and collaborative. We work alongside you, not around you, to build a strong, suitable approach guided by your priorities and drawing on your knowledge of your own circumstances. The decisions are yours to make—our job is to keep you informed and make sure you feel supported at every stage.
Cultural Sensitivity. We serve clients from all walks of life, and approach each matter with respect and attentiveness. We appreciate the cultural, religious, and personal context behind every legal question, so that the advice you receive fits the life you actually live.
Connect with Us
We offer a complimentary 30-minute introductory call for new clients, where we will briefly discuss our process and your legal needs.* Schedule a meeting or use our contact form below! We look forward to meeting you.
*No legal advice is provided at this meeting.
connect@akbiklaw.ca
PHONE
905-514-8727
LOCATION
Ontario, Canada
Serving clients remotely, with some in-person options when needed.
RESPONSE TIME
We aim to respond to inquiries within 48 hours. For urgent matters, please mention this in your message and we will try to prioritize accordingly.
DISCLAIMERS
Contacting Akbik Law does not automatically create a lawyer-client relationship between yourself and the firm. Such a relationship will only arise after a formal Retainer Agreement is mutually agreed to.
All contents provided and found on the Akbik Law website are for information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice or other professional advice. You should not rely on them as constituting legal or professional advice. Such website contents also do not constitute warranties, representations, or guarantees of any kind, including those about the process, timeline, or outcome of any matter.
Akbik Law shall not be liable for any damages arising from the misuse of any information found on its website or communicated prior to the creation of a lawyer-client relationship.
