Alex Galiyash

Alex is an associate in the Pensions and Benefits Group of our Toronto office. Prior to summering and articling at the firm, Alex studied law at the University of Windsor. Alex completed degrees in Mathematics and Economics, graduating with great distinction, and began his actuarial candidacy with the Society of Actuaries by completing numerous exams and other requirements.

While in law school, Alex volunteered at Windsor Law’s Community Legal Aid Clinic where he maintained files and represented clients with legal issues in the areas of landlord/tenant disputes, summary criminal convictions, and other small claims court matters

Alex joined Osler as a summer student in 2022 and completed his articles in 2024.


Areas of Expertise

Latest Insights

  • Blog Dec 18, 2023

    ‘Material IT risk’ reporting requirement for Ontario pension plans goes live April 1, 2024

    Ontario's Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) finalizes its guidance on IT risk management for pension plan administrators and other...

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    ‘Material IT risk’ reporting requirement for Ontario pension plans goes live April 1, 2024
  • Blog Jun 28, 2022

    With rising interest rates, you may have a pension surplus and available options

    An Osler blog looks at how rising interest rates may lead some companies with defined benefit pension plans to be in the enviable position of having...

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    With rising interest rates, you may have a pension surplus and available options
  • Blog Jun 24, 2022

    Understanding TCFD from a pension plan perspective

    On December 4, 2015, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) established the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The TCFD...

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    Understanding TCFD from a pension plan perspective

Community Involvement

  • Community Legal Aid of Windsor, Caseworker (Winter 2021)
  • Community Legal Aid of Windsor, Group Leader (Fall 2021, Winter 2022)
  • Pro Bono Hotline Volunteer

Credentials

Education

  • University of Windsor Faculty of Law, JD
  • University of Windsor, B. Math, M.A. Economics, B.Sc. Economics

Languages

  • English
  • Croatian
  • Serbian