Alexander Swabuk

Member

Vancouver

(778) 357-3289

(604) 674-9245

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Cozen O’Connor LLP Welcomes Estate and Trust Counsel Alexander J. Swabuk to its Canadian Family Practice

Swabuk, who has spent the past decade guiding high net worth clients through both estate planning and, when necessary, complex, multi-party estate disputes, joins Cozen O'Connor LLP as a member and will work out of its Vancouver office.

Alexander has an aptitude for structuring creative and strategic solutions that achieve optimal outcomes for his clients. His background in estate planning and diverse areas of litigation enables him to skillfully navigate the multifaceted and often complex nature of estate litigation matters.

Alexander provides comprehensive counsel on all aspects of estate planning and administration, including drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and representation agreements. He also advises executors and trustees on complex estate and trust administration. His practice focuses on estates, trusts, and fiduciary and capacity-related proceedings, and he has successfully represented individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations in a wide range of matters — including will challenges, will interpretations, will variations, dependant support applications, passing of accounts, and breach of fiduciary duty claims.

In addition to his client work, Alexander frequently contributes to the legal community through speaking engagements and publications. His insight and experience across multiple legal disciplines make him a valued advisor in estate and trust law.

Alexander is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Society of British Columbia, and the Law Society of Ontario. He currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Wills & Trusts – Vancouver Executive, and his exceptional skills in corporate and commercial litigation have earned him recognition in leading industry directories, including Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Outside his practice, Alexander is an active volunteer, serving as a floor ball hockey coach for Special Olympics Canada.

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Cozen O’Connor LLP Welcomes Estate and Trust Counsel Alexander J. Swabuk to its Canadian Family Practice

November 19, 2025

Swabuk, who has spent the past decade guiding high net worth clients through both estate planning and, when necessary, complex, multi-party estate disputes, joins Cozen O'Connor LLP as a member and will work out of its Vancouver office.

Education

  • University of Windsor, J.D., 2016
  • Simon Fraser University, B.A., with high distinction, 2012
  • British Columbia
  • Ontario

Law Society of British Columbia

Law Society of Ontario