BIOGRAPHY
Asad Rai obtained his Honours Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Criminology from the University of Toronto in 2015. He earned his LL.B. from North Wales School of Law, Bangor University in 2019 and subsequently obtained his Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation in 2022.
Asad completed his articles at a boutique law firm specializing in mental health law, where he developed experience in a broad range of civil and criminal mental health matters.
Following his call to the Bar in July 2023, he continued his practice as an associate representing clients in a broad range of mental health law matters. At Benson Percival Brown LLP, Asad applies his litigation experience to a civil litigation practice focused on insurance defence.
Outside of his legal practice, Asad has a keen interest in history and enjoys exploring museums. He is also an avid supporter of Real Madrid.
Notable Decisions
CONSENT AND CAPACITY BOARD:
- VC (Re), 2024 CanLII 53318 (ON CCB)
- JD (Re), 2026 CanLII 12759 (ON CCB)
- M.O. (Re), 2026 CanLII 17326 (ON CCB)
- SC (Re), 2025 CanLII 49930 (ON CCB)
- KS (Re), 2026 CanLII 12765 (ON CCB)
- JF (Re), 2024 CanLII 111436 (ON CCB)
- RG (Re), 2026 CanLII 47442 (ON CCB)
ONTARIO REVIEW BOARD:
- Wheeler (Re), 2025 CanLII 122692 (ON RB)
- Bicknell (Re), 2025 CanLII 94997 (ON RB)
- Carrera-Ferreira (Re), 2025 CanLII 135645 (ON RB)
- Brown (Re), 2026 CanLII 23876 (ON RB)
- Asare-Bediako (Re), 2026 CanLII 18281 (ON RB)