OUR TEAM
Oliver Mao
Associate
Lawyer
Oliver’s practice currently focuses on temporary residence applications for corporate clients and individuals, permanent residence applications, and citizenship applications. His previous immigration law experience encompasses a diverse range of matters including Judicial Review applications, sponsorship and removal order appeals, Labour Market Impact Assessments and compliance reviews, Intra-Company Transfers, permanent residence applications, provincial nominee applications, work and study permits, as well as NAFTA-based permits and L-visas to the US.
Oliver holds a Combined Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science and Psychology Degree from McMaster University’s Arts and Science Program, and a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Toronto.
Work history
November 2017 – Present: Associate, BartLAW Canadian Immigration
June 2016 – June 2017: Associate, Borders Law Firm
August 2015 – June 2016: Articling Student, Borders Law Firm
Education
2008-2012: Combined Honours Bachelor of Arts and Science and Psychology, McMaster University
2012-2015: Juris Doctor, University of Toronto
Publications
“With NAFTA’s future uncertain, CETA poised to step up for business travellers”, The Lawyers Daily (19 December 2017), online: <https://www.thelawyersdaily.ca/articles/5474/with-nafta-s-future-uncertain-ceta-poised-to-step-up-for-business-travellers>, co-author.
“Trade in Services: Legal Comparison of CETA to NAFTA”, ABA SIL Immigration and Nationality Law News (Winter 2017/2018) 2, co-author.
“Labour market impact assessments: Going high or low”, The Lawyer’s Daily (January 4, 2018), co-author.