Taxation

Overview

We represent Canadian and international companies and their owners in many different sectors, offering a full range of services that include developing and implementing beneficial tax structures and strategies, representing clients in court, and negotiating settlements with the tax authorities.

Our team of tax lawyers will find ingenious ways to optimize your investments while reducing your tax expenses.

Services

Tax planning for Canadian residents and non-residents, including the creation and organization of companies, partnerships, joint ventures, and trusts in Canada and internationally
Taxation of public and private financings and financial products
Taxation of the purchase and sale of businesses (assets or shares)
Tax considerations of technology transfers and maximization of R&D tax credits
Advance rulings on tax issues from federal and provincial authorities
Tax considerations of real estate projects
Interpreting income tax treaties
Representation before federal and provincial tax authorities, administrative tribunals, and courts
Interpretation and opinions concerning income tax as well as the GST, HST and QST
Tax aspects of pension plans and benefit plans
Development of international structures and strategies for importers and exporters of goods and services
Mining taxes
Testamentary trusts and post-mortem estate planning
Domestic and international trusts
Tax-exempt organizations