Global Guide 2026 : Canada
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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.
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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 Linamar Corporation in its acquisition of Bourgault Industries for CAD640 million.
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The firm's turnaround time to respond to either emails or phone calls is impeccable.
The team has deep subject knowledge and an approachable, experienced team.
The lawyers are very knowledgeable and experienced in the area. The firm is a one-stop shop for all my tax questions.
Aird & Berlis has strong technical skills. They are also very collaborative and easy to work with to find solutions.
Aird & Berlis has excellent income tax knowledge and superior communication skills.
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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.
Barbara is a seasoned tax professional.
Barbara is an outstanding practitioner and always gives reliable advice.
Jack Bernstein is a seasoned tax professional, who is well known in Canada, the US and elsewhere.
Jack has seen every type of deal, is on top of every issue and seems to know everybody. He is a terrific guy.
Jack is a legend at the tax bar. He is a tireless advocate and continues to deliver smart and practical advice.
He has a very quick and creative mind. He sees the issue immediately and very quickly generates ideas to solve a problem.
Jack has a lot of experience under his belt and he brings those years of experience with any discussion you have with him.
Francesco is responsive, creative and anticipates my needs.
He is incredibly responsive and very knowledgeable on the Canadian tax code.
Francesco has very strong technical knowledge and explains complicated things in an easy manner to clients.
Francesco is a strong tax lawyer with business acumen.
The way he navigates the complexities and gives us real solutions is crystal clear.
Louise clearly demonstrates she cares about us as individuals and for our company's issues.
She is everything you would want to have as a client. It is really comforting to have her on the case.
We could not be more pleased with Louise's representation.
Louise is amazing.
Christopher is an excellent litigator.
Chris is an excellent attorney and is extremely knowledgeable.
Christopher is a great lawyer. His knowledge of taxation is fantastic.
He is a strong lawyer and good to deal with.
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Angelo Gentile
Marni Pernica
Elisabeth V. Atsaidis
Neil Bass
Rachel L. Blumenfeld
Stacey Byldorp
Stuart F. Bollefer
Jacob C. Brown
Carol J. Burns
Monica Carinci
Donald Carr
Holly V.A. Cunliffe
Stephanie D'Amico
Ed Esposto
Stan Fedun
Francesco Gucciardo
Brodie Kirsh
Josh Kumar
Megan Lambert
David Malach
Edward Miller
Saam Nainifard
Andrew Nicholls
Archie Rabinowitz
Clifford Rand
Michael A. Selchen
Manjit Singh
Christopher Slade
Louise R. Summerhill
Renee Van
Melanie A. Yach
Barbara Worndl
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