Alex Klyguine

Drawing on nearly a decade of Bay Street experience, Alex has cultivated a robust practice in tax dispute resolution. He has represented clients in some of the most challenging and nuanced tax controversies. Alex has successfully guided a diverse clientele – including individuals, private business owners, and large corporations – through the tax dispute process.

Alex’s goal is always to achieve timely, efficient resolutions for his clients. Through sound strategy and proactive negotiation, he often prevents the need for costly litigation. His commitment to simplifying complex tax laws resonates with clients, who appreciate his clarity, thoroughness, and practical solutions.

As a dedicated practitioner, Alex works closely with accountants, business advisers, and other counsel to vigorously protect his clients’ interests. This collaborative approach ensures that every aspect of a client’s case is handled with expert attention and that their rights are fully represented.

When he’s not assisting clients, Alex enjoys spending time with his wife and two children or delving into a good book.

Awards And Recognition

• 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch in Canada recognition for Tax Law.
• 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch in Canada recognition for Tax Law.
• 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch in Canada recognition for Tax Law.
• 2022 Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch in Canada recognition for Tax Law.

Experience

• Advised on tax-efficient structuring of cross-border settlements.
• Advised numerous individuals, professional corporations, trusts and private companies on tax planning and dispute matters.

Publications / Events / Media

• Speaker, “Tax Update,” The Estate Planning Council of Toronto, May 2022.
• Speaker, “Update on Income Splitting: What’s Allowed and What’s Not Allowed”, Law Society of Ontario, September 2021.
• Co-Author (with P. Marley), “2021 Canadian Federal Budget: Government Provides First Pandemic Era Budgetary Update”, Tax Management International Journal, May 7, 2021.
• Speaker, “Taxation of Real Estate”, CPAC, February 2019.
• Speaker, “Income Splitting Post-Budget 2018”, Law Society of Ontario, September 2018.
• Co-Author, “Confidentiality at Risk: Accessing Financial Filings on EDGAR”, Canadian Tax Focus, Volume 8, Number 3, August 2018.
• Moderator, “US Tax Changes”, Toronto Young Practitioner Tax Conference, June 2018.
• Co-Author, “Overview of the Canadian Federal Budget 2018”, Journal of International Taxation, April 2018.
• Author, “Income Splitting After the New Private Corporation Proposals: Salaries Paid to Family Members”, Canadian Tax Focus, Volume 8, Number 1, February 2018.
• Moderator, “Taxation of Cryptocurrencies”, CTF YP, December 2017.
• Guest Lecturer, “Taxation of Damages in Canada”, Osgoode Hall Law School, November 2017.
• Co-Author, “Canada’s CbC rules: adoption of the OECD rules with a twist”, Taxand, September 2017.
• Speaker, “Rectification post Fairmont and Jean Coutu: A Practical Approach”, CTF YP, February 2017.
• Co-Author, “The End of Advisory Common Interest Privilege”, Canadian Tax Focus, Volume 7, Number 1, January 2017.
• Speaker, “International Tax Updates: A Global Perspective”, CTF YP, December 2016.
• Quoted, “CRA launches new strategy to crack down on tax havens”, Globe & Mail, November 2016.
• Co-Author, “No Need for Section 116 Clearance Certificate for Capital Distributions from an Estate to a U.S. Beneficiary”, Ontario Bar Association, October 2016.
• Quoted, “Canadians in Panama Papers shouldn’t expect a tax deal, CRA says”, CBC News, September 2016.
• Quoted, “CRA plans ‘lifestyle audits’ in Vancouver as part of real estate probe”, Globe & Mail, July 2016.
• Co-Author, “Interest Deductibility: FCA Sidesteps Novel TCC Reasoning in TDL”, Canadian Tax Focus, Volume 6, Number 2, May 2016.
• Author, “Interest Deductibility Denied on Intra-Group Loan for Novel Reasons”, Canadian Tax Focus, Volume 5, Number 2, May 2015.
• Author, “CRA Reassessments: The Trap in Eliminating the Extra Tax by a Loss Carryback”, Canadian Tax Focus, Volume 4, Number 4, November, 2014.