Afshaan Jiwaji Kapasi

Afshaan Jiwaji Kapasi

(She/Her)
recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2024
Awarded Practice Areas
Intellectual Property Law
Works at
Jiwaji Law

Biography

Afshaan is a member of the firm’s Corporate/Commercial and Intellectual Property + Technology practice groups.

She advises on a wide range of business matters, including the implementation of corporate reorganization and restructuring. Afshaan enjoys building long-term relationships with clients and supporting them across their business’ life cycle. She is committed to providing knowledgeable and practical advice across a breadth of industries.

Prior to joining Alexander Holburn, Afshaan practised with the tax group of a large international firm where she gained experience with respect to a variety of tax matters, including tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, cross-border transactions, and tax dispute resolution. She often draws on her tax experience when advising businesses and business owners.

While pursuing her J.D. at the University of Alberta, Afshaan was the recipient of The Halyna Chomiak Freeland Memorial Award for her demonstrated leadership and community involvement.

Works at
Jiwaji Law

Locations

Education

  • University of Alberta, J.D., graduated 2017

Bar Admissions

  • British Columbia, Law Society of British Columbia, 2021
  • Alberta, Law Society of Alberta, 2018

Affiliations

  • South Asian Bar Association - Member
  • Vancouver Bar Association - Member
  • Canadian Bar Association – British Columbia Branch - Member
  • Law Society of British Columbia - Member
  • Law Society of Alberta - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Intellectual Property Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Tax Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Technology Law
Awards:
  • Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ 2024 for work in:
    • Intellectual Property Law

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