Aarondeep (Aaron) S.
Bains
Partner
With an international background and hands-on business experience, Aaron provides practical and strategic advice to domestic and international investors and businesses. Aaron is a natural problem solver who uses a personal approach to gain a comprehensive understanding of his clients’ needs. He has a keen eye for strategy and works with his clients to structure their transactions accordingly. This work includes advising high net worth clients on building family offices and successfully protecting and transitioning wealth to future generations. When possible, Aaron leverages his network to help clients with their local and international legal and business needs, including connecting clients to investors and advisors across the globe.
Aaron is Co-Leader of the firm's Venture Finance Group and a member of the Capital Markets Group. He practises corporate law with an emphasis on debt and equity financing and domestic and international M&A. On financing matters, Aaron works closely with investors, often U.S. and Canadian banks or investment funds on their lending transactions in Canada. Aaron also assists emerging and high growth companies as they use debt to grow their businesses. On M&A transactions, Aaron serves a broad range of the firm’s clients, including, strategic/financial buyers, family offices and retiring or otherwise divesting sellers. Aaron’s range of client experience allows him to see issues from all sides of a deal and provide effective solutions to meet client needs.
Aaron was recently named as one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in 2020 by Canadian Lawyer magazine in the Young Influencer category. He was also recognized as a 2020 Precedent Setter by Precedent Magazine, which recognizes six outstanding young Toronto lawyers who have shown excellence and leadership in their practice and their community.
Aaron is Chair of the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee. He is responsible for developing and implementing firm strategies around equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. Aaron works closely with the firm’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer and acts as a resource and advocate for lawyers and staff in respect of equity, diversity and inclusion issues.
Other Languages
Punjabi
Professional Involvement
Professional Activities
- Member, Private Equity Committee, Canadian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association
- Board Member and Chair of the Advancement Committee, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada
- Advisor and Expert in Residence, the Hult Prize
- Former President and Treasurer, The St. George’s Society of Toronto
- Former President and Board Member, South Asian Bar Association of Toronto
- Board of Directors Member, Interlaw
- Global Chair, Interlaw NexGen Special Business Team
- Former Regional Advisor, World Sikh Organization
- Member, JusticeNet's Advisory Board
- Member, Interim Law Advisory Council for the Toronto Metropolitan University law school
- Past President, Vice President and Board Member, Canadian International Council – Toronto Branch
- Executive Committee Member, Breakfast of Champions Charity for SickKids Hospital
Memberships
- Canadian/Ontario Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- International Bar Association
- South Asian Bar Association of Toronto
- Canadian International Council
Panellist, "Fundable by Design: Turning Your Startup Into an Investment-Ready Company," Xcelerate Impact Event, April 7, 2026.
Co-Presenter, "ESG & DEI in 2026: Relevance, Risk and Responsibility," Aird & Berlis LLP ESG & Sustainability Webinar, December 3, 2025.
Panellist, "Mastering the Business of Law: Building Relationships, Winning Clients & Navigating the 3 C's," 2025 SABA Denver Conference, June 19-22, 2025.
Presenter, "The Nuts and Bolts of Secured Lending," Presentation to Ontario Ministry of Finance, September 11, 2024.
Panellist, "Investments of Tomorrow: Trends and Emerging Issues in Cross-Border Public and Private M&A and Investment Transactions," 2023 SABA North America Conference, July 22, 2023.
Panellist, "The Unfriendly Shareholders: Common Issues and Disputes Arising from Shareholders' Agreements," CBV Connect 2023, June 8, 2023.
Panellist, "Lawyers & Accountants Panel," SABA Young Lawyers' Division/RSM Canada Event, April 6, 2023.
Panellist, “How to Renegotiate a Deal,” Buying and Selling a Business: A Comprehensive Guide, OBA Business Law Section’s Professional Development Session, September 20, 2022.
Panellist, "Standing out from the Crowd," Canadian Lawyer Women in Law Canada, February 17, 2022.
Moderator, "EDI and Big Law: A Peek into the Progress at Canadian Law Firms and Corporations," LegalVoices Conference, November 13, 2021.
Panellist, "Justice System," University of British Columbia National Forum on Anti-Asian Racism, June 10, 2021.
Panellist, “Building Better Outcomes: A New Era For Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession,” Canadian Law Awards 2021, May 20, 2021.
Presenter, "M&A in a Pandemic - What We Saw, What We Learned and What Will Stick," Interlaw 2021 Next Generation Lawyers Retreat: Forward to Better: Resetting the Agenda for your Future in Law, March 16, 2021.
Presenter, "2021 Business Planning for Young Leaders: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Year," Aird & Berlis LLP Webinar, March 4, 2021.
Panellist, "Practical Tactics for Ensuring Visibility, Inclusion and Recognition in a Hybrid Work Setting," Canadian Lawyer Women in Law Canada, February 18, 2021.
Presenter, "Setting a Family Business Up for Success," OBA’s Institute Series, Serving the Family: Critical Insights on the Issues Impacting Individuals, Small Businesses and Families in Corporate, Estates and Family Law, February 3, 2021.
Presenter, "Doing Business in Canada," HealthTech Trade Mission from the Netherlands, Toronto Global Forum 2020, October 26, 2020.
Panellist, "Strategies for Young Lawyers to Manage and Take Charge of Challenging Workplace Relationships," Canadian Lawyer Young Lawyers Summit, November 24, 2020.
Presenter, “How & Why We Fight. Citizens in the Space of Protest,” Democracy Xchange, January 2019.
Speaker at multiple Law Society of Ontario panels relating to Asian Heritage Month and diversity issues facing lawyers and law firms.