Overview
Whether on a transaction, discrete tax matter or dispute, we bring sophisticated thinking and tax advice that progresses clients’ business objectives. We know how to help clients avoid the problems that can stall a deal or impede its success. When a transaction is complicated by multijurisdictional cash, operations, financing opportunities or targets, we collaborate with clients to find creative solutions for the situation at hand.
We advise on the likelihood of success on audit and how to present transactions to tax authorities to reduce the risk of reassessment. When a tax dispute arises, we handle all phases of tax controversy. With full-service tax capabilities in our Canadian and New York offices, we have regular exposure to evolving tax structures in both jurisdictions. Our clients are financial institutions, multinationals, and domestic companies, and we are also longstanding counsel to Canada’s largest pension funds and asset managers.
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Areas of Service
- Tax Structuring and PlanningWe help domestic and international clients structure and plan complex, large-scale and cross-border transactions to create efficiencies and avoid pitfalls, as well as advise on all tax aspects of their operations.
- International TaxOur practice assists in the planning and structuring of tax matters for cross-border and international transactions, in cross-border group structuring and financing for multinational operations, and in matters related to tax treaties.
- Tax Controversy and LitigationWe handle all phases of tax controversy, from tax filings, to initial audits, assessments and appeals—and when necessary, we engage in litigation at all levels of court.Learn more
- Fund Formation and InvestmentsWe advise fund sponsors on the tax aspects of fund formation for buyout, venture capital and other private investment funds and portfolio investments by those funds, as well as investors in their fund investments.
- Sales and Commodity TaxesWe minimize the impact of sales and commodity taxes, including in asset purchase and real estate transactions, and transactions involving financial institutions and providers of financial services.
- Transfer PricingOur team advises on transfer pricing matters, with a view to reducing exposure to a transfer pricing adjustment, and assists in advancing pricing arrangements and transfer pricing disputes.