Tax: Litigation
Nationwide - Canada
6 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Justin Kutyan
Canada 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by KPMG Law LLP
Canada
Practice Areas
Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Career
Justin is a Senior Partner and National Leader of Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution at KPMG Law. He specializes in litigating tax cases. He has extensive experience in trial advocacy, and is well versed in strategic and tactical courtroom skills that can help to win at trial or produce favourable settlements.
Having mastered the art of crafting and shaping effective defence strategies, Justin has been recognized for his ability to fashion novel and creative arguments and for his determination to push at the boundaries of conventional thinking.
At KPMG Law, Justin has a broad and versatile tax litigation practice. He has successfully resolved disputes involving a wide range of income tax, GST/HST, and customs issues. Over the course of his career, Justin has appeared before the Tax Court of Canada, Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Federal Court, and Federal Court of Appeal. He has also assisted on cases before the Supreme Court of Canada.
He also advises on all other stages in the dispute process, and has familiarity navigating the audit and appeals process with Canada Revenue Agency.
Professional Memberships
Law Society of Ontario
Canadian Bar Association
Chambers Review
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Chambers Canada Guide
Tax: Litigation - Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
Individual Editorial
Justin Kutyan stands out for his impressive track record in tax controversy and litigation. He is noted for his advice to a strong roster of clients in the technology and financial sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
If I'm at the pearly gates and it could go either way, I would want Justin advocating for me.
Tax: LitigationChambers Canada GuideJustin has the ability to think outside the box and come up with a successful strategy.
Tax: LitigationChambers Canada GuideHe is innovative, responsive and provides valuable advice and strategies.
Tax: LitigationChambers Canada GuideJustin is a very strategic and tax-savvy trial lawyer. He is both substantive in tax matters and common sense-oriented, which are important skills for tax litigation.
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