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Bennett Jones LLP

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We provide strategic, practical tax advice that simplifies complexity, minimizes risk, and maximizes value in every transaction.

One of the main goals in a corporate transaction is to maximize profit while minimizing risk. This takes sound tax advice, given the complexities of the Canadian tax system and the range of rules and laws that govern domestic and foreign companies. Bennett Jones' corporate tax practice provides sophisticated tax planning advice and creative, incisive approaches to stewarding tax-efficient transactions and solving tax controversies.

Tax is an essential element in helping clients maximize the return on their investments and operations. With that in mind, our tax lawyers are brought into transactions at the outset, and play a strategic role in the structuring and negotiation of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and all range of business ventures.

Our tax lawyers have a broad range of significant experience on both the Canadian and cross-border aspects of transactions in the resource, manufacturing, financial services, communications, technology, real estate, transportation, power (conventional and alternative) sectors. We advise private equity investors, pension funds and sovereign wealth funds and have been involved in the conversion of income trusts and royalty funds to corporate form.

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Tax - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones acted as special Canadian tax counsel to Ovintiv and Ovintiv Canada in connection with its acquisition of the outstanding shares of NuVista Energy in a CAD3.8 billion transaction.

Strengths

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  • The Bennett Jones team is knowledgeable, experienced and provides great service and responsiveness.

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  • Creativity combined with technical knowledge sets Bennett Jones' tax group apart from others.

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  • Bennett Jones offers unrivaled knowledge and experience in litigation, with unique insights and an exceptional ability to guide us through complex matters.

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  • The firm's ability to handle complex and highly sophisticated matters is exceptional. They execute transactions seamlessly and consistently deploy the right level of expertise at each stage.

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  • Bennett Jones has the ability to provide practical, creative solutions tailored to meet clients' business needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Darcy Moch
    Darcy Moch

    Darcy Moch

    Darcy Moch KC is sought out for his counsel on corporate tax and commercial transactions. He is based in Bennett Jones' Calgary office.

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  • Edwin Kroft KC
    Edwin Kroft KC

    Edwin Kroft KC

    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.

    • He is a very capable litigator.

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    • Ed is an exceptional adviser and brilliant in what he does.

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    • It is hard to overstate Edwin's expertise.

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    • We are grateful to have Ed on our account.
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  • Anu Nijhawan
    Anu Nijhawan

    Anu Nijhawan

    Calgary-based Anu Nijhawan is the head of Bennett Jones' tax department and 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 is very responsive and detail-oriented.

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    • Her technical depth is exceptional across a wide range of tax matters, and she has the ability to translate complex tax concepts into clear, practical points.

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    • Anu is wonderful to work with. She is a true expert in all things tax, and I feel privileged to get to work with her.

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    • She is one of the brightest tax minds I have the pleasure of working with.

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  • Jehad Haymour
    Jehad Haymour

    Jehad Haymour

    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 offers excellent strategic support in our tax disputes.

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    • He is brilliant and has a fantastic understanding of the issues. Clear communication is also a strength.

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    • He is very knowledgeable about the matters at hand and has an ability to break down complex matters and explain in a way that non-tax people can understand.

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    • He brings a very good tactical approach.

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    • Jehad is a great resource with great experience and connections.

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  • Gregory M Johnson
    Gregory M Johnson

    Gregory M Johnson

    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.

    • Greg is extremely technical, complemented by a broad-based commercial awareness extending beyond tax considerations. He is highly responsive, consistently providing thoughtful, well-reasoned, pragmatic and value-added guidance with the appropriate level of urgency.

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    • He exercises great judgement and easily identifies risk.

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    • Gregory is responsive, has excellent technical skills and helps us through some very complex and material matters.

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  • Marshall Haughey
    Marshall Haughey

    Marshall Haughey

    Calgary-based Marshall Haughey has particular experience advising clients on the tax aspects of significant cross-border transactions.

    • It is a pleasure working with Marshall. He's very knowledgeable and helpful in providing practical solutions to complex problems.

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    • He is an excellent and responsive counsel.

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    • Marshall's command of tax law and his ability to apply that to a commercial situation is unmatched.

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  • Jared Mackey
    Jared Mackey

    Jared Mackey

    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 notable acquisitions across sectors.

    • In every situation, Jared comes up with an answer and compelling argument. He's very prepared, which is very important from our perspective.

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    • He takes a practical approach to nuanced issues, including risk exposure, and how to navigate them.

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  • Sophie Virji
    Sophie Virji

    Sophie Virji

    Sophie Virji is a tax litigator based in the firm's Calgary office. She has experience advising on tax controversies for significant retail and energy clients.

    • Sophie has an ability to break down complex matters and explain them to non-tax people in a way that they understand.

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    • Sophie is brilliant and has a sophisticated style of communication that is both firm and respectful.

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