About

Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP

The Aird & Berlis Tax Group is highly regarded on a national and international basis for domestic and international tax planning, structuring of business transactions and resolving tax disputes. Our lawyers are recognized for innovative domestic and international tax planning and for the development of creative structures. Other law firms and accounting firms regularly seek the expertise of our Tax Group to serve their clients more effectively.

We provide advice on the structuring of all types of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, plans of arrangement, financings and sale transactions. We also assist the owners of private corporations in doing succession planning. Lawyers from our Tax Group work closely with our Capital Markets Group and Corporate/Commercial Group to ensure that business transactions, arrangements and strategies produce the most favourable tax consequences possible.

As a result of our strong technical expertise and superior negotiating skills, we are able to successfully represent clients seeking advance tax rulings, handling audits, disputing and negotiating the settlement of tax reassessments and, if necessary, appearing on their behalf in the Tax Court and appellate courts of Canada.


Chambers Review

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Tax - Canada

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP

  • Aird & Berlis represented Delta Consulting Group in its shareholding acquisition of Froese Forensic Partners, assisting with all tax aspects of the transaction.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Barbara Worndl
S
Barbara Worndl
S
Senior Statespeople

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.

She is a delight to work with and one of the most practical lawyers I have ever met.

Jack Bernstein
2
Jack Bernstein
2
Band 2
Jack Bernstein chairs the firm's international tax practice and assists clients with tax planning and transactional mandates. He is admitted to both the Québec and Ontario Bars.

He is an outstanding professional.

Jack Bernstein commands the respect of the Canadian tax authorities and has had very successful outcomes for his clients.

Francesco Gucciardo
4
Francesco Gucciardo
4
Band 4
Francesco Gucciardo is praised for his tax expertise as it relates to complex transactions.

Francesco Gucciardo has an excellent grip on the tax issues and technical details while at the same time having great communication skills.

He is absolutely fantastic!

Louise R Summerhill
4
Louise R Summerhill
4
Band 4
Louise Summerhill is frequently called upon for her disputes practice, with a wealth of experience in tax litigation mandates.

She is very quick in replying to my enquiries and is a lovely person to work with.

Louise Summerhill is a seasoned, personable and pragmatic income tax adviser and litigator. She is a pleasure to work with and we highly value her advice and counsel.

Ranked Lawyers at
Aird & Berlis LLP

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Canada

Tax

Barbara Worndl
S
Barbara Worndl
S
Senior Statespeople
Jack Bernstein
2
Jack Bernstein
2
Band 2
Francesco Gucciardo
4
Francesco Gucciardo
4
Band 4
Tax: Litigation

Louise R Summerhill
4
Louise R Summerhill
4
Band 4

Members

Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP

Andrew Nicholls

Angelo Gentile

Archie Rabinowitz

Brodie Kirsh

Carol J. Burns

Christopher Slade

Clifford Rand

David Malach

Donald Carr

Ed Esposto

Edward Miller

Elisabeth V. Atsaidis

Francesco Gucciardo

Holly V.A. Cunliffe

Jacob C. Brown

Josh Kumar

Louise R. Summerhill

Manjit Singh

Marni Pernica

Megan Lambert

Melanie A. Yach

Michael A. Selchen

Monica Carinci

Neil Bass

Rachel L. Blumenfeld

Renee Van

Saam Nainifard

Stacey Byldorp

Stan Fedun

Stephanie D'Amico

Stuart F. Bollefer