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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Tax

Global Guide 2026 : Canada


Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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About

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Our Tax Group at BLG has extensive experience in domestic and international taxation matters. We are recognized for our ability to develop innovative solutions that help our clients minimize their tax burden while benefiting fully from available tax incentives.

We provide international tax advice to many Canadian corporations with business operations outside of Canada and the foreign subsidiaries of such corporations, and to foreign companies that either directly or through a Canadian subsidiary operate in Canada. Our international tax expertise covers such areas as international business transactions, structuring the acquisition of Canadian businesses by non-residents, acquisition of businesses in foreign jurisdictions by Canadians, international tax planning, transfer pricing, inbound and outbound financing, repatriation of funds, cross-border executive compensation and employee relocation.

Members of our Tax Group have served in government and private industry tax departments. They regularly make submissions to government on tax laws, write and lecture on tax, and actively contribute to the Canadian Tax Foundation, the Investment Funds Institute of Canada, the International Fiscal Association and the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Borden Ladner Gervais provides national tax support across a number of sectors, including energy, mining, employee benefits and investment funds. The firm offers additional expertise in sales and commodity taxation, inbound and outbound investments and tax litigation. The tax team is well versed in advising financial services sector clients and REITs. Other clients include energy and real estate companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Borden Ladner Gervais acted for Dogwood Therapeutics in its USD105 million acquisition of Pharmagesic which included structuring the deal to optimise tax obligations while safeguarding corporate interests.

Strengths

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  • The BLG team is pragmatic and capable of resolving challenges quickly, providing thoughtful and balanced tax solutions.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • Borden Ladner Gervais is our go-to firm for many things because of their knowledge, risk mitigation and practical solutions.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • The firm is efficient and the work with their team is always smooth, with a strong focus on serving the client.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • BLG has incredible responsiveness, which is exactly what we need.

    Tax respondentGlobal
  • We have very strict timelines and all services are provided at the highest level of competence by the BLG team.

    Tax respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Steve Suarez
    Band 4Steve Suarez

    Steve Suarez

    Toronto-based Steve Suarez provides counsel on corporate tax and transactions, as well as business reorganisations. He possesses notable experience in the infrastructure and mining industries.
    • He is very knowledgeable and the advice he gives is practical and digestible. He also prioritises client needs, is responsive and willing to get the work done.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Steve has provided excellent service under difficult circumstances.

      Tax respondentGlobal
  • Band 5Natasha Miklaucic
    Band 5Natasha Miklaucic

    Natasha Miklaucic

    Natasha Miklaucic is a highly regarded tax partner who advises on the tax implications of corporate transactions, restructurings, Islamic finance and disputes.
    • The expertise she has is extremely strong.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Natasha is very proactive.

      Tax respondentGlobal
    • Natasha is one of my favourite people. She is very thoughtful and creative. She uses her time efficiently as well.

      Tax respondentGlobal

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