Tax

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

"Edwin Kroft is probably the best litigator I have ever worked with. He is the type who tries to find you the best settlement. He is extremely knowledgeable and creative in finding ways to defend client positions."

"Ed is able to break down issues into digestible chunks and knows how to communicate them to everyone in their own language so they understand it."

"I like how direct Ed is; he can answer succinctly and provides a lot of good information."

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.

"Darcy Moch is responsive, strategic and business-minded."

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.

"It is always a pleasure working with Jehad. His breadth of knowledge and experience is extremely valuable. He consistently provides advice which aligns with expectations, values and risk tolerance."

"Jehad Haymour is very strong technically."

"Jehad is excellent on tax litigation, he's good at keeping his ear to the ground on that."

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 has exceptional intellectual capabilities, unmatched deal structuring experience and is a problem solver rather than a problem identifier."

"Tom is really a top-notch tax lawyer. He is able to deal with  complex situations, and at the same time can translate really difficult tax concepts in a way that we can understand."

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 is able to expeditiously handle complex matters and deliver the advice in a precise, comprehensive and understandable way."

"Anu is a very strategic thinker and skilled negotiator. She is able to assist preparing for issues and she can reasonably forecast scenarios."

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.

"I had a great experience working with Gregory Johnson. He is very thorough and has the in-depth knowledge required to complete the agreement we intended."

"Greg provides good and practical solutions that arise in the context of transactions and public offerings."

"He tries to give more practical solutions and he will explain why certain solutions are important."