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Tax planning, structuring and dispute resolution are critical to achieving business success. Clients rely on the Aird & Berlis Tax Group for strategic advice that optimizes outcomes, mitigates risk and supports long-term growth. We get involved early in transaction planning to identify opportunities and prevent issues before they arise.
Our team includes some of Canada’s most respected tax lawyers, recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise in corporate transactions, cross-border structures and succession planning. With one of the largest dedicated tax practices in the country, we deliver exceptional depth, continuity and insight. Our lawyers are consistently ranked among Canada’s top tax advisers and are globally recognized for their leadership in the field.
We provide comprehensive tax advice in regard to reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, financings, plans of arrangement and private company succession strategies. By working seamlessly with our Corporate, Capital Markets, Real Estate and other practice groups, we ensure that every transaction achieves optimal tax efficiency and sound commercial results.
Learn more about the firm's Tax Group here: https://www.airdberlis.com/what-we-do/expertise/service/tax
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Aird & Berlis is a popular choice among multinational companies for international tax planning, cross-border M&A, financings and restructurings. The firm offers a depth of knowledge in a number of tax law areas, including dispute resolution, and regularly acts for clients in the finance, energy and mining sectors. Based in Toronto, the firm is recognised for its national reach, with further strength through its Vancouver office.
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Aird & Berlis represented MIXI Australia in a transaction valued at CAD430 million.
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Aird & Berlis is collaborative and focused.
The firm provides thorough research, practical application of situations and knowledge of tax authority mindset and procedures.
Aird & Berlis offers an astute team of personable people.
Aird & Berlis has excellent business sense and communication skills.
The team is technically brilliant, attentive and has really become partners in the business. They understand every aspect of our business.
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Barbara Worndl is a well-regarded and longstanding figure in the Canadian tax market. She advises clients on various transactions, with a particular focus on REITs and on the real estate sector more generally.
I have a great deal of respect for Angelo's work.
He is a top practitioner.
Neil Bass is a respected lawyer who handles a range of indirect tax matters, including GST- and HST-related work.
We had very strong confidence in him.
Jack Bernstein coleads the firm's tax group and assists clients with tax planning and transactional mandates. He is admitted to both the Québec and Ontario Bars.
Jack has seen every type of transaction and company over his distinguished career. His intellect and experience make him the go-to adviser when it matters.
He has great knowledge, technical ability and really good experience in the industry.
Jack brings deep knowledge.
Jack provides excellent client-handling and has an ability to mobilise law firm resources.
Francesco is an exceptional lawyer. He is always available to advise on short notice and, when decisions are made, he is the driving force to have advice actioned.
He is incredibly responsive.
He is a pillar of the Canadian tax Bar.
Francesco is extremely strong on the technical aspects of law, together with his overall knowledge of the situation.
Louise provides a strong level of expertise and knowledge, is responsive and provides outstanding client service.
She is excellent to work with.
Louise is a top tax litigation lawyer with calm and experienced delivery of work product.
We are extremely pleased with the advice, responsiveness and communication we receive from Louise.
Christopher is always available and always gives in-depth analysis.
Christopher is an excellent practitioner. He is very strong in tax.
He is very knowledgeable of the overall situation and advises on the perfect strategy.
Christopher is a strong lead on the litigation team.
He is very intelligent and thoughtful, in addition to being a pleasure to work with.
Manjit Singh is a talented tax partner highlighted for her expertise in complex acquisitions and capital markets transactions.
She is very practical and commercially minded, and we really appreciate her level of detail and responsiveness.
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Rachel Blumenfeld
Stephanie D’Amico
Clifford Rand
Monica Carinci
Angelo Gentile
David Malach
Ed Esposto
Francesco Gucciardo
Marni Pernica
Head of Department
Josh Kumar
Neil Bass
Stuart F. Bollefer
Carol Burns
Edward Miller
Louise R. Summerhill
Melanie A. Yach
Elisabeth V. Atsaidis
Saam Nainifard
Jacob Brown
Holly V.A. Cunliffe
Stan Fedun
Brodie Kirsh
Megan Lambert
Archie Rabinowitz
Manjit Singh
Christopher Slade
Francesco Gucciardo
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