Justin Kutyan
Canada Guide 2025
Band 3 : Tax: Litigation
Band 3
About
Provided by Justin Kutyan
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
Canada
Justin Kutyan stands out for his impressive track record in tax controversy and litigation. He is note for his advice to a strong roster of clients in the technology and financial sectors.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Justin Kutyan thinks outside the box and develops innovative strategies and arguments that bring success to his clients."
"I think very highly of Justin and have full confidence in him being in charge of my tax files."
"Justin Kutyan thinks outside the box and develops innovative strategies and arguments that bring success to his clients."
"I think very highly of Justin and have full confidence in him being in charge of my tax files."