Our Team

Hamid Reza Hassani

Barrister & Solicitor

Hamid Reza Hassani is an Ontario-licensed Barrister & Solicitor, Notary Public, and the Founder of Hassani Lex Professional Corporation, operating as HiLex. His practice is grounded in Canadian legal education and informed by broad experience in legal, regulatory, and administrative matters.

 


He completed his advanced legal education in Canada at the Université de Montréal, earning two Master’s degrees, including a Master’s degree in Comparative Common Law and Business Law in a Global Context. His Canadian academic training forms the foundation of his legal practice and informs his work across immigration, administrative, and regulatory matters. Before his call to the Ontario Bar, Mr. Hassani lawfully and professionally engaged in immigration-related work in Canada, gaining hands-on experience with immigration processes and administrative decision-making. Prior to relocating to Canada, he developed a strong professional background in Iran through senior legal and governance roles, including serving as a Legal Officer and board member of a national aviation professional association and as Legal Manager of a large aviation-related complex, where he was responsible for contractual and compliance-related matters. He also represented airline employees in governmental job classification and labour-related committees. This combination of Canadian legal training and international professional experience enables Mr. Hassani to provide clear, practical, and well-reasoned legal guidance to individuals, families, and businesses.

Sydney Karim-Zadeh

Director of Paralegal Services

Sydney Karim-Zadeh is a Licensed Paralegal, Notary Public, and Commissioner of Oaths with over 15 years of experience providing legal services in Ontario. She collaborates with HiLex – Hassani Lex Professional Corporation as the Director of Paralegal Services.


She bringing extensive experience in immigration matters, Small Claims Court proceedings, and Landlord & Tenant Board disputes.

Sydney has been actively assisting clients in a wide range of immigration-related matters since 2011, with particular experience in refugee and humanitarian applications. Her practice also includes representing individuals and businesses in Small Claims Court matters, contractual disputes, debt recovery, and landlord-tenant proceedings before the Landlord and Tenant Board.

Fluent in English, Farsi, and Turkish, Sydney is recognized for her compassionate client approach, strong advocacy skills, and practical understanding of the challenges faced by newcomers and members of diverse communities across Ontario.

With a background rooted in legal research, client advocacy, and dispute resolution, she plays an important role in supporting the firm’s commitment to accessible, professional, and client-focused legal services.

Farzad Yaemohammadi

Strategic Relations Manager

Farzad Yarmohammadi serves as the Strategic Relations Manager at HiLex – Hassani Lex Professional Corporation. With over ten years of experience in the legal and immigration field, he brings a strong background in business relations, professional networking, and client engagement.


A graduate of Immigration Consulting in Canada, Farzad has contributed to a wide range of immigration matters, including entrepreneur and start-up programs, while developing valuable experience in strategic communication and organizational coordination.

Throughout his professional career, he has held managerial responsibilities within the legal services sector, where he has focused on strengthening professional relationships, supporting operational growth, and fostering effective collaboration with clients and business partners. At HiLex, his role centers on expanding the firm’s professional network, developing strategic partnerships, and supporting long-term business development initiatives.

Farzad believes that successful professional relationships are built on trust, consistency, and effective communication—principles that continue to guide his approach in supporting the firm’s growth and external relations.

Sara Ghoreishi

Legal Assistant

Sara Ghoreishi collaborates with HiLex – Hassani Lex Professional Corporation as a Senior Legal Assistant, bringing nearly two decades of legal and regulatory experience across contract law, business compliance, and human rights matters.

 

Before joining the firm in Canada, Sara practised law for over 18 years in Iran, where she developed extensive experience in contract drafting, regulatory compliance, commercial risk analysis, business advisory matters, and human rights advocacy. Her depth of legal knowledge and cross-jurisdictional perspective add significant value to the firm’s internal legal support systems and document management processes.

In her current role, Sara supports the legal team through file preparation, legal document organization, contract support, research assistance, compliance workflow coordination, and internal drafting support under counsel supervision. Her analytical precision, attention to detail, and extensive legal background contribute meaningfully to the firm’s high standards of service and internal legal operations.

Working closely with licensed counsel, Sara plays an important role in supporting the firm’s legal workflow, while all legal advice, legal opinions, and legal representation remain exclusively under the responsibility of the firm’s licensed lawyer(s).