Alexandra Grishanova, Business Attorney in the United States
Over 9 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Litigation
Practicing business since 2017.
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Alexandra Grishanova is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Alexandra has over 9 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at TAP Law Professional Corporation.
- Based in
- Toronto, ONTARIO
- Experience
- over 9 years
- Known for
- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Toronto, ONTARIO.
- Over 9 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Alexandra Grishanova: Alexandra Grishanova is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Alexandra has over 9 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at TAP Law Professional Corporation.
Areas of practice
Alexandra's practice areas in the U.S.
Alexandra concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alexandra handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases nationwide
Alexandra takes business matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alexandra agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases nationwide
Alexandra takes litigation matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alexandra agrees to represent you.
Biography
Alexandra Grishanova, business attorney serving the U.S.
Alexandra Grishanova is an attorney based in Toronto, ONTARIO. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Alexandra has over 9 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at TAP Law Professional Corporation. Alexandra works from the U.S. and takes on business matters across the region.
Alexandra Grishanova is a commercial litigator with particular expertise in securities litigation and administrative law. Her experience spans a wide range of matters, including regulatory proceedings, shareholder and partnership disputes, securities class actions, plans of arrangement, and contested transactions before securities regulators. She has appeared before all levels of court in Ontario, the New Brunswick Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada (on leave applications), and numerous regulatory bodies across the country.
Alexandra has acted for and against financial services and professional regulators in investigations, enforcement proceedings, contested registration and licensing matters, judicial reviews and appeals, as well as related civil claims. These include matters before CIRO and its predecessors, the Ontario Securities Commission and Capital Markets Tribunal, the British Columbia Securities Commission, FSRA, the Insurance Councils of British Columbia and Alberta, and the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario.
Alexandra has extensive experience with regulatory and disciplinary matters involving capital markets participants, insurance agents and brokers, and accountants. She is highly knowledgeable about the procedures and decision-making processes of regulatory and administrative bodies, and has advised regulators on policy and procedural matters. She has also authored legal practice guidance on litigating before Canadian securities regulators and provided strategic advice to international counsel involved in cross-border securities and commercial disputes.
Before joining TAP Law, Alexandra was a lawyer and Director of Legal Research at Crawley MacKewn Brush LLP, a leading securities litigation boutique. In that role, she played a central part in shaping legal strategy and advising on complex, often novel, high-stakes matters. She continues to be a key advisor on intricate legal and procedural issues, including to litigation funders evaluating securities class actions.
Alexandra received her JD from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2016 and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2017. Prior to commencing practice, Alexandra served as a judicial law clerk to the judges of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, including the Divisional Court and the Commercial List.
How Alexandra handles business matters
Alexandra Grishanova is a commercial litigator with particular expertise in securities litigation and administrative law. Her experience spans a wide range of matters, including regulatory proceedings, shareholder and partnership disputes, securities class actions, plans of arrangement, and contested transactions before securities regulators. She has appeared before all levels of court in…
Who Alexandra represents
Alexandra reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in the United States.
Credentials
Credentials — where Alexandra studied and practices
Osgoode Hall Law School
JD · 2016
Jurisdictions
Alexandra's state bar admissions
Ontario, Law Society
2017 · ACTIVE
Alexandra studied at JD in Osgoode Hall Law School.
Law school and academic background
Alexandra completed JD in Osgoode Hall Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alexandra runs in the state is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Alexandra's legal honors and published work
Alexandra has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate and Commercial Litigation (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Alexandra Grishanova in the U.S.
Alexandra's primary office is at Toronto, Ontario. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Alexandra Grishanova — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alexandra usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alexandra charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alexandra's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alexandra will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alexandra
Alexandra discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alexandra confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alexandra's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alexandra Grishanova
How much does it cost to hire Alexandra for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alexandra walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alexandra offer a free consultation?
Alexandra charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alexandra's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Alexandra's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in this state typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alexandra gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alexandra take my case if I'm outside the area?
Alexandra evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Alexandra's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alexandra?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alexandra will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alexandra accepting new business clients right now?
Alexandra's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.