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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.
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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 respondentGlobalBorden Ladner Gervais is our go-to firm for many things because of their knowledge, risk mitigation and practical solutions.
Tax respondentGlobalThe firm is efficient and the work with their team is always smooth, with a strong focus on serving the client.
Tax respondentGlobalBLG has incredible responsiveness, which is exactly what we need.
Tax respondentGlobalWe have very strict timelines and all services are provided at the highest level of competence by the BLG team.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 4 
Band 4 
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 respondentGlobalSteve has provided excellent service under difficult circumstances.
Tax respondentGlobal
Band 5 
Band 5 
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 respondentGlobalNatasha is very proactive.
Tax respondentGlobalNatasha is one of my favourite people. She is very thoughtful and creative. She uses her time efficiently as well.
Tax respondentGlobal
Ranked Individuals at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (2)
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Natasha Miklaucic
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Steve Suarez
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