Our Lawyers
Amie Rose Lisking Onda
Amie is a dual-qualified lawyer in Ontario, Canada, and the Philippines, with over a decade of experience navigating complex legal systems across jurisdictions. As the founder of New Wave Lawyers, she is dedicated to providing internationally grounded, forward-thinking legal solutions tailored to the modern global client.
Her practice spans immigration law and global visa assistance, business law, privacy law, and employment law. She holds multiple privacy certifications—including Certified Information Privacy Professional for both Canada (CIPP/C) and Europe (CIPP/E), as well as Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM)—reflecting her growing focus on data governance, regulatory compliance, and the legal implications of emerging technologies.
Before relocating her practice to Canada, Amie served as Court Attorney to the brilliant former Executive Justice Edgardo A. Camello of the Philippine Court of Appeals. In this role, she drafted appellate decisions, reviewed trial court rulings submitted on appeal or judicial review, analyzed evidentiary records, and resolved complex legal issues. This judicial background gives her a rare and nuanced perspective, accustomed to viewing legal matters from both sides, thinking with objectivity, and assessing legal strategy with precision and clarity. Amie is not only adept in substantive law across various fields, but also in remedial law and court procedure, equipping her to navigate both litigation and legal advisory work with confidence and depth.
Amie’s education and professional training span the Philippines, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. She brings this rich international perspective to New Wave Lawyers, offering clients legal guidance that is both globally informed and strategically ahead of the curve.
Christian Peliña
Christian C. Peliña is a seasoned Philippine lawyer with over a decade of experience in both litigation and legal advisory services. His practice covers a broad range of legal areas, including:
Property Law: Sale, lease, and acquisition of real estate, including contract drafting, title transfers, and regulatory compliance.
Family Law: Legal separation, annulment of marriage, child adoption, and estate planning.
Criminal Law: Representation in criminal cases, from drug-related offenses to serious charges such as rape and murder.
Business Law: Legal structuring, contract review, and compliance advisory for businesses.
He regularly provides legal and notarial services and serves as a custodian of wills, offering clients reliable and confidential estate guidance.
Christian has appeared before all levels of court in the Philippines and is known for his strategic, grounded courtroom advocacy. His legal experience is complemented by his cross-border practice, where he assists Canadian-Filipino and US-Filipino clients in property transactions, estate matters, and contract preparation that safeguard their rights and interests in the Philippines.
Whether protecting family assets, resolving disputes, or ensuring compliance with legal obligations, Christian’s practice is marked by diligence, trust, and unwavering commitment to client service.
Raghav Mahajan
Raghav Mahajan is a trusted litigation lawyer with over 12 years of experience, known for providing clear, strategic, and solution-oriented legal advice. As a Partner at Juristinternational, he focuses on family and property law, assisting clients through complex legal issues such as divorce and matrimonial disputes, succession and inheritance matters, partition suits, and property-related litigation.
He regularly appears before the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court, the Punjab & Haryana High Court, and various other courts and tribunals, representing individuals, businesses, and institutions with professionalism and discretion.
Raghav also advises on a wide range of civil, commercial, employment, and criminal disputes, including contractual claims. Clients value his calm and methodical approach, attention to detail, and his ability to simplify legal complexities while remaining focused on results.
Whether resolving disputes through litigation or exploring negotiated outcomes, Raghav is committed to protecting his clients’ interests and helping them make informed legal decisions with confidence.