Matthew Williams
Global Guide 2024
Band 1 : Tax: Litigation
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About
Provided by Matthew Williams
Practice Areas
Matthew’s practice is focused on tax litigation. Matthew has extensive experience in domestic and international matters with particular focus on the application of Canada’s general anti-avoidance rule.
Career
Matthew leads the firm’s Toronto tax litigation group. Matthew has been involved in a number of landmark Canadian tax cases and has been widely recognized as a leader in tax dispute resolution. Matthew has appeared before all levels of court in Canada including the Supreme Court of Canada. Matthew’s clients include private equity funds, multi-national corporations, trust companies and high net worth individuals. Matthew is an editor of Tax Litigation Quarterly.
Professional Memberships
Canadian Bar Association, Canadian Tax Foundation, Advocates Society, Rocky Mineral Law Foundation.
Publications
Ranked by Chambers and Partners Canada "Best Lawyers in Canada" - Best Lawyers International Peer Review Peer Rated "Preeminent Lawyer" - Martin-Hubbell Leading Lawyer - Lexpert Guide to US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Tax Litigation Lawyers Lexpert - Consistently Recommended/Corporate Tax Litigator Leading Tax Dispute Resolution Lawyer - International Tax Review Lexpert "Rising Star" (2010).
