Ryma Nasrallah is a leading charity and tax lawyer who delivers strategic solutions to complex tax and regulatory challenges. As National Co-Leader of BLG's Charities and Not-For-Profit Law Group, Ryma advises registered charities, non-profit organizations, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals with a proactive, anticipatory approach.
Ryma regularly advises charities and non-profit organizations on the income tax implications of their transactions and activities, including revenue generation, fundraising compliance, international intermediary relationships, and granting strategies. She guides charities and non-profit organizations through interactions with the Canada Revenue Agency, dealing with ongoing income tax compliance issues, corporate governance matters, and provincial laws including the Charities Accounting Act (Ontario) and Trustee Act (Ontario), with respect to investments, endowments, and other related issues. Her expertise extends to sophisticated multi-disciplinary transactions including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, and strategic partnerships. She also regularly advises individuals and family enterprises on philanthropy and gift planning, as well as multi-generational giving strategies.
Ryma actively shapes the legal profession through leadership roles in prominent national and provincial associations and her membership on key working groups, including with the Canada Revenue Agency. She serves as a director of The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and as a director of The BLG Foundation, while also working on a variety of pro bono projects.
Ryma has earned consistent recognition from Canada's most prestigious legal rankings. As a frequent speaker and author, she contributes regularly to public commentary on tax and governance developments affecting the sector.
Experience
- Advised on the optimal corporate, governance and tax structure for LawZero a not-for-profit corporation advancing safe-by-design artificial intelligence.
- St. Joseph’s Health System, St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital in the integration forming Waterloo Regional Health Network.
- Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in its merger with Durham Humane Society.
- Assisted George Brown College in its $232.5 million strategic acquisition of the Corus Quay building in downtown Toronto, with partner Halmont Properties, to support its long-term expansion and waterfront campus consolidation.
- Advised on the optimal corporate, governance and tax structure for LawZero a not-for-profit corporation advancing safe-by-design artificial intelligence.
- St. Joseph’s Health System, St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital in the integration forming Waterloo Regional Health Network.
- Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in its merger with Durham Humane Society.
- Assisted George Brown College in its $232.5 million strategic acquisition of the Corus Quay building in downtown Toronto, with partner Halmont Properties, to support its long-term expansion and waterfront campus consolidation.
