Charities/Non-profits
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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+1 416 863 0900Chambers Review
Davies is a premier Canadian law firm fielding a compact but highly respected charities practice comprising lawyers in both Toronto and Montréal. It is especially active advising charitable foundations on taxation issues, leveraging the in-depth knowledge of its top-tier tax department. The firm also regularly advises non-profit organisations on a range of corporate governance mandates, and has considerable experience assisting overseas clients with obtaining and maintaining charitable status for their subsidiaries and affiliates in Canada.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We receive clear instructions along with all the information we need. It is clear who takes care of each task."
"They are always available and able to provide their work in a timely manner."
"The guidance we get from Davies is thorough, understandable and executable. We have complete confidence in the advice provided."
"Davies' lawyers and other professionals are always responsive to any questions."
"We receive clear instructions along with all the information we need. It is clear who takes care of each task."
"They are always available and able to provide their work in a timely manner."
"The guidance we get from Davies is thorough, understandable and executable. We have complete confidence in the advice provided."
"Davies' lawyers and other professionals are always responsive to any questions."
Notable Practitioners
Elie Roth is a prominent tax lawyer based in Toronto. His practice regularly sees him provide guidance to non-profit organisations on compliance with Canadian tax laws as they relate to structuring, fundraising and governance issues.
Rhonda Rudick is based in Montréal. She has a wealth of experience advising on the creation of charitable foundations, as well as subsequently advising those foundations on issues relating to endowment funds and the receipt of high-value donations.
"She gives good advice and is able to look at complex problems in a thorough way."
"Rhonda Rudick is extremely client-focused and approachable."
"Rhonda is an expert in tax law and how it intersects with philanthropy."
"Rhonda is knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."