Yah Yassine Yao
yah.yao@yaolegal.ca
416-454-3957
514-701-2799
Practice Areas
Business Law
- Corporate
- Commercial
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Immigration Law
- Refugee
Founder of the firm in 2023, Yah practices business law and immigration law in Quebec and Ontario. She advises entrepreneurs on corporate, commercial, and mergers & acquisitions matters, providing strategic guidance to secure their projects and achieve their goals.
In immigration law, Yah specializes in refugee cases, supporting individuals who fear persecution if returned to their country of citizenship or habitual residence. She advises clients from the filing of an asylum claim to judicial review before the Federal Court, combining legal expertise with a careful, personalized approach to navigate complex procedures effectively.
Yah holds a Bachelor of Laws from Côte d’Ivoire, a Master of Laws from France, and a law certificate obtained in Quebec. She has been a member of the Quebec Bar since 2017 and the Ontario Bar since 2023. Prior to founding her own firm, she practiced at several law firms in Quebec.
Known for her rigor and meticulousness, Yah supports her clients with clarity and transparency, explaining legal concepts in accessible language to enable informed decisions and safeguard their interests.
Yah is also committed to the fight against child labour, supporting initiatives that ensure every child can grow up safely, attend school, and reach their full potential.
Education
Certificate in Law, University of Montreal, 2015
Master of Laws (LL.M.), University of Bordeaux, 2011
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), University Félix Houphouët-Boigny, 2009
