Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada
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Baker McKenzie's tax practice group has had an international focus since the firm was established in 1949. More than 60 years of development has produced an unparalleled level of experience and professional resources internationally. Clients can call upon the expertise of more than 950 tax lawyers, economists and advisers in 47 countries to provide comprehensive global tax advice. Our approach to tax planning is multi-jurisdictional. Baker McKenzie provides seamless national and international tax advice, taking into account the tax considerations in all of the various countries involved in an international structure or transaction. Our aim is to maximize the efficiency of the worldwide tax position of our clients taking into account their overall objectives.
We help clients with Structuring Foreign Investment in and out of Canada | Corporate Reorganizations | Tax Litigation and dispute resolution | Canadian transfer pricing requirements including advance pricing agreements | Cross border income tax matters | Corporate finance | Representation of high-net-worth individuals | Goods and Services tax and provincial sales tax.
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Baker McKenzie is a high-profile multinational law firm with strong tax capabilities in Canada. The firm is particularly respected for its international coordination and handling of cross-border mandates. Its lawyers provide counsel on various contentious matters, including controversies as well as tax planning and transactions. The team advises a broad range of clients including manufacturers and technology companies.
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Baker McKenzie advised GATX Corporation on Canadian tax matters for its USD4.2 billion joint acquisition of Wells Fargo’s rail assets.
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The team is very knowledgeable, with extensive experience in dealing with complex matters.
Baker is thoughtful, highly responsive and provides distilled and easy-to-understand legal analyses, which makes it quick and easy for us to digest and take action.
The firm is always proactive in raising issues and has a great client service approach.
Baker McKenzie has a deep understanding, which allows our team to be able to ask questions and receive a concise and timely response constantly.
The firm offers deep Canadian federal and provincial tax expertise. It is top notch.
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Bryan Horrigan is a partner in Baker McKenzie's tax group in Toronto with a practice focused on a variety of Canadian indirect tax issues, including those concerning GST- and HST-related matters.
He is an outstanding member of the Baker McKenzie team.
Bryan is superbly responsive.
For indirect tax issues in Canada, Bryan is our go-to person. His level of service, sophistication on our complex matters and awareness of our facts is extremely high.
Bryan has a clear mind on issues and can see the big picture.
He is a superb counsel and easily carries the weight of complex and sophisticated litigation with confidence.
He offers deep governmental knowledge and expertise.
Apart from his expertise, his client relationship skills and ability to integrate into our culture are unmatched.
Jacques is extremely knowledgeable, very thorough and practical. He is an excellent leader.
Emmanuel Sala is a key tax practitioner in Toronto. He is relied upon for tax advice concerning complex transactions, often with cross-border components.
Emmanuel is not only an expert in his field, but provides exceptional client service and is very responsive.
Emmanuel has deep Canadian tax expertise and delivers a high level of value for his clients.
He is very knowledgeable.
Emmanuel offers excellent support throughout the process.
Tax: Indirect Tax
Tax: Litigation
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