Alexander Demner

Alexander Demner is a partner practicing in the Vancouver office of Thorsteinssons LLP.

Alexander’s practice covers several areas of taxation, including estate planning, pre-sale and divestiture structuring, owner-manager remuneration, taxpayer representation, and tax litigation. Alexander routinely advises on and implements reorganizations for individuals, trusts, and both private and public corporations in both the domestic and international context, and has overseen the successful resolution of several complex tax litigation matters. Alexander has also developed expertise regarding the Canadian taxation of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and other digital assets.

Alexander is a prolific speaker and has presented at numerous conferences, seminars, and other speaking engagements. He has also written several papers and articles on a variety of tax-related matters.

Alexander is a Governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF), former Chair of the Steering Committee of the Canadian Tax Foundation Young Practitioner’s Vancouver Chapter, Director on the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) BC & Yukon Division Board of Directors, member of the Canadian Bar Association, and was recently named a CLEBC Rising Star Contributor. Alexander is also a Full Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and has received his TEP designation.