Alvin Yau is an associate in WeirFoulds’ Private Equity Practice Group. After spending his articling and summer work terms with the firm, Alvin focused his practice on corporate reorganizations, asset-backed lending transactions, shareholder disputes, and tax disputes.
Prior to his career in law, Alvin worked at a Canadian bank with its derivatives and US corporate lending teams. He has also worked in devising strategies for Canadian and international non-profit organizations.
In 2018, Alvin received his Juris Doctor from the University of Toronto Faculty of Law. He was a research assistant with Professors Anita Anand and Adriana Robertson and the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights. Alvin was awarded the General Motors of Canada First Generation Award and the Richard Ivey Foundation Award.
Prior to law school, Alvin graduated with distinction from York University’s Schulich School of Business where he obtained an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration. He specialized in economics and international business and was president of the school’s debate team. Alvin was also the recipient of the Scotiabank Scholarship during his studies.
Alvin is an avid supporter of literacy programs and is currently studying to become fluent in Spanish and Italian.
