“Their lawyers are methodical and speedy in execution and take the issues seriously. They are bright, innovative and really understand the client’s business and overall context.”
Legal 500 Canada
Lengthy tax audits or disputes are costly and disruptive for any business. Applying our extensive experience advising clients with operations in Canada and the U.S., we streamline the audit process with federal and provincial authorities. And when you are faced with a corporate, sales tax or transfer pricing dispute, we guide you every step of the way, including – if necessary – before every level of court.
From kickoff of an audit through appearing in court, our lawyers adeptly advocate and negotiate for your interests. We are fearless and methodical about getting the right result.
Successfully represented Russell Martin and Joshua Donaldson, former Toronto Blue Jays players, in their tax disputes before the Tax Court of Canada against the Canada Revenue Agency. The case centered on the correct computation of their income earned in Canada under the Income Tax Act, specifically the proper allocation of employer contributions to Retirement Compensation Arrangements and their exclusion from taxable Canadian-source income.
Acted for Glencore Canada Corporation in its dispute before the Tax Court of Canada and Federal Court of Appeal with respect to the tax treatment of break fees.
