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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 has deep tax expertise, a global platform and very strong business acumen.
Tax: Litigation respondentCanadaBaker McKenzie's approach is very thorough, their analyses are solid and the experience they bring to our file is also very valuable.
Tax: Litigation respondentCanadaThe team has an excellent command of international legal and tax issues.
Tax: Litigation respondentCanadaThe team is very knowledgeable and very quick at handling every issue we have.
Tax: Litigation respondentCanadaThe firm has a deep understanding of the business environment, which is essential in tax litigation.
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Jacques Bernier
Jacques Bernier is a highly regarded tax litigator with experience in cross-border controversies. Based in Toronto, he leads Baker McKenzie's Canadian tax practice. His clients include prominent blue-chip clients from the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, among others. He grasps complex matters and is able to focus on the core issues, having first thought through all of the different elements.
Tax: Litigation respondentCanadaHe is an excellent tax litigator.
Tax: Litigation respondentCanadaJacques' expertise and experience are extremely valuable.
Tax: Litigation respondentCanadaJacques is great. He is responsive and experienced in tax matters applicable to my organisation.
Tax: Litigation respondentCanadaJacques is practical and good at communicating. He knows his way around the courtroom and the whole litigation process.
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Bryan Horrigan
Bryan Horrigan is a partner in Baker McKenzie's tax group in Toronto with a focused practice on a variety of Canadian indirect tax issues, including those concerning GST and HST-related matters.
He is a really good researcher, really good to collaborate with and practical.
Tax: Litigation respondentCanadaI appreciate Bryan's thoughtful advice on complex matters.
Tax: Litigation respondentCanadaBryan is very technical, focuses on the application of law onto facts and is able to provide timely advice.
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