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Tax - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is a well-respected law firm with solid tax departments in Calgary and Toronto, offering impressive depth in both its transactional and litigation capabilities, as well as commodity tax. The team is also reputed for its adeptness in restructuring matters, with notable cross-border capabilities. The oil and gas, mining and energy industries are a particular focus of the practice. Its lawyers continue to act for financial institutions and real estate and pharmaceutical companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones acted as tax counsel to Vale Canada Limited in connection with a USD26 billion spin-out.

Strengths

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Bennett Jones has become our most trusted adviser and first call in all issues tangential to Canadian tax law. 

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There has not been an issue that has been raised that they were not able to address. They tailor their response to ensure the required stakeholders can make decisions.

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It is a great team! They know how to get the deal done while focusing on mitigating key risks.

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The law firm always meets its commitments and they are very accommodating to our deadlines.

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Bennett Jones are committed to excellent client service.

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Notable Practitioners

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Edwin Kroft KC
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Edwin Kroft KC
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Band 1

Edwin Kroft KC remains one of Canada's pre-eminent tax litigators. He possesses a wealth of contentious experience in issues spanning the enforcement of Canada Revenue Agency settlements, tax exemptions and disputes stemming from transactions.

Ed is my go-to person for Canadian tax law. He is very practical, gets to the point and knows what will work. I really recommend him.

He is definitely a market leader with a splendid track record of success.

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Darcy Moch KC
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Darcy Moch KC
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Darcy Moch KC is sought out for his counsel on corporate tax and commercial transactions. He is based in Calgary, from where he co-chairs the firm's tax and estates department.
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Jehad Haymour
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Jehad Haymour
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Band 2
Calgary-based Jehad Haymour has a practice focused on tax litigation and possesses extensive experience appearing before the country's tax authorities and courts. He acts for major clients in the oil and gas sector.

Jehad Haymour consistently demonstrates expert knowledge and outstanding client service. His strategic and tactical advice always considers the end game and multiple ways to navigate the issue.

He is focused on giving the highest quality of advice, on time.

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Thomas Bauer
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Thomas Bauer
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Band 2
Toronto-based Thomas Bauer provides tax counsel to clients on various issues, including acquisitions and sales, rights offerings and restructurings. He has significant experience acting for clients in the mining sector.

Thomas Bauer works on very complicated matters but has the ability to explain things clearly and concisely. He is exactly the type of person I like to work with on difficult projects.

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Anu Nijhawan
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Anu Nijhawan
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Band 3

Calgary-based Anu Nijhawan advises clients on M&A transactions, financings and refinancings. She has been engaged in a number of standout deals in the energy, construction and power generation sectors.

Anu Nijhawan's approach is both technical and practical.

She has deep expertise across a number of different disciplines and is extremely responsive.

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Gregory M Johnson
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Gregory M Johnson
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Calgary-based Gregory Johnson offers diverse tax advice to clients, with a particular practice focus on commercial transactions, including cross-border and offshore restructuring mandates.

He is responsive, decisive, clear, articulate and personable. I enjoy working with Greg because I trust him to provide the expertise and guidance we require.

Gregory Johnson is very strong technically and offers practical solutions.

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Jared Mackey
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Jared Mackey
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Up and Coming

Jared Mackey receives market praise for his expert handling of Canadian tax matters. Based in Calgary, he actively advises on the tax elements of corporate restructurings and of notable acquisitions across sectors.

Jared is highly available and plays an instrumental role in structuring our transactions.

He provides detailed analysis and is able to explain the risks associated with different alternatives in a concise manner.

We rely on Jared Mackey for his expertise to go through some of our most complex tax challenges.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Bennett Jones LLP

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Tax
Darcy Moch KC
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Darcy Moch KC
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Thomas Bauer
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Thomas Bauer
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Band 2
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Anu Nijhawan
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Anu Nijhawan
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Band 3
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Gregory M Johnson
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Gregory M Johnson
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Jared Mackey
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Jared Mackey
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Up and Coming
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Tax: Litigation
Edwin Kroft KC
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Edwin Kroft KC
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Band 1
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Jehad Haymour
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Jehad Haymour
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Band 2
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