Allison Grandish is an experienced immigration and refugee lawyer in Toronto, and an Associate Lawyer with the Immigration Litigation team at Mamann Sandaluk LLP, one of Canada’s leading immigration law firms. She provides legal representation in refugee claims, deportation appeals, Federal Court litigation, and other complex immigration matters. Allison regularly appears before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) and the Federal Court of Canada, advocating for clients navigating Canada’s immigration system.
Allison completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Alberta, where she volunteered with the Elizabeth Fry Society, supporting marginalized communities. She earned her Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School, where she participated in the Immigration and Refugee Law Intensive Program. She articled at a boutique immigration law firm in Toronto, gaining early experience in refugee protection and immigration advocacy.
Prior to joining Mamann Sandaluk LLP, Allison worked as counsel with the Department of Justice Canada in the Immigration Litigation Division, representing the federal government in immigration proceedings. She also operated her own refugee law practice, assisting clients with humanitarian and compassionate applications, pre-removal risk assessments (PRRA), and family sponsorships. Allison is known for her strategic advocacy, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to her clients.
Called to the bar of Ontario 2017
BA University of Alberta 2012
JD Osgoode Hall Law School 2016
After years of legal proceedings and repeated applications, the applicant ultimately received protection in Canada through a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment supported by extensive legal submissions and country-condition evidence gathered with community and legal assistance. The officer accepted that threats from the Pakistani Taliban, combined with ongoing intimidation of his family and advocacy from supporters, showed a real risk if he were removed.
PRRA Decision (unreported) June 16, 2025
The Refugee Appeal Division allowed the appeal and granted Convention refugee protection, overturning the prior negative credibility and risk findings. The tribunal concluded that the first instance decision contained material errors, including unreasonable credibility findings, improper assessment of documentary evidence, and a failure to adequately question the claimant. On reassessment, the claimant’s core narrative was accepted as credible and supported by the evidence. The tribunal also found a forward-looking risk from a politically connected individual, with no adequate state protection or viable internal flight alternative.
RAD Decision (unreported) March 19, 2026
Allison Grandish is an experienced immigration and refugee lawyer in Toronto, and an Associate Lawyer with the Immigration Litigation team at Mamann Sandaluk LLP, one of Canada’s leading immigration law firms. She provides legal representation in refugee claims, deportation appeals, Federal Court litigation, and other complex immigration matters. Allison regularly appears before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) and the Federal Court of Canada, advocating for clients navigating Canada’s immigration system.
Allison completed her Bachelor of Arts at the University of Alberta, where she volunteered with the Elizabeth Fry Society, supporting marginalized communities. She earned her Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School, where she participated in the Immigration and Refugee Law Intensive Program. She articled at a boutique immigration law firm in Toronto, gaining early experience in refugee protection and immigration advocacy.
Prior to joining Mamann Sandaluk LLP, Allison worked as counsel with the Department of Justice Canada in the Immigration Litigation Division, representing the federal government in immigration proceedings. She also operated her own refugee law practice, assisting clients with humanitarian and compassionate applications, pre-removal risk assessments (PRRA), and family sponsorships. Allison is known for her strategic advocacy, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to her clients.
Called to the bar of Ontario 2017
BA University of Alberta 2012
JD Osgoode Hall Law School 2016
After years of legal proceedings and repeated applications, the applicant ultimately received protection in Canada through a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment supported by extensive legal submissions and country-condition evidence gathered with community and legal assistance. The officer accepted that threats from the Pakistani Taliban, combined with ongoing intimidation of his family and advocacy from supporters, showed a real risk if he were removed.
PRRA Decision (unreported) June 16, 2025
The Refugee Appeal Division allowed the appeal and granted Convention refugee protection, overturning the prior negative credibility and risk findings. The tribunal concluded that the first instance decision contained material errors, including unreasonable credibility findings, improper assessment of documentary evidence, and a failure to adequately question the claimant. On reassessment, the claimant’s core narrative was accepted as credible and supported by the evidence. The tribunal also found a forward-looking risk from a politically connected individual, with no adequate state protection or viable internal flight alternative.
RAD Decision (unreported) March 19, 2026