Kira Domratchev

Kira Domratchev brings her expertise as a litigation attorney to Gowling WLG's esteemed global Private Client Services Group. As a holder of the Trust and Estate Practitioner (TEP) credential, her membership with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Canada underscores her specialized knowledge in this field.

Stationed in Toronto, Kira dedicates her practice to the intricate matters of estate, trust, and capacity litigation. Her work encompasses addressing will disputes, guiding guardianship applications, resolving capacity and power of attorney conflicts, assisting with dependant support claims, and navigating the contentious passing of accounts. Furthermore, she skillfully handles the rectification and interpretation of wills and trusts, variations of trust applications, and issues related to the appointment and removal of trustees and guardians.

Before her tenure at Gowling WLG, Kira enhanced her litigation skills at a renowned boutique firm in Toronto, focusing on estate, trust, and capacity disputes for nearly four years.

Kira is no stranger to the courtroom, frequently representing clients before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including specialized Estates and Commercial Lists, as well as the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Her scholarly contribution, "Is an RESP a Trust? …. And So What If It Is?", gained recognition for its favorable citation by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in a 2022 case.

In her capacity as preferred counsel for LawPRO, Kira tackles professional negligence cases related to estate and trust issues, defending against solicitor negligence claims and handling applications for will and trust rectification.

Committed to legal education, Kira actively contributes to the Toronto Lawyers’ Association's Education Committee, organizing and speaking at legal education seminars. She also plays a pivotal role in the executive committees of the Ontario Bar Association's Elder Law Section and Trusts and Estates Law Section.

Kira's dedication to community service shines through her volunteer work with Pro Bono Ontario's Free Legal Advice Hotline, where she offers guidance on estate, trust, and capacity matters, earning recognition on the Pro Bono Ontario Honour Roll in 2023. Additionally, she has served as Amicus Curiae in the Commercial/Estate List Amicus Program, aiding the court and assisting self-represented parties in navigating the legal system efficiently.

Her academic credentials are impressive, having earned a JD from York University's Osgoode Hall Law School in 2016 and a Bachelor of Commerce from Toronto Metropolitan University's Ted Rogers School of Management in 2012. Kira further honed her advocacy skills at Osgoode Law School's Professional Development Intensive Trial Advocacy Workshop, solidifying her standing as a formidable litigator with a passion for resolving complex legal disputes through mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods.