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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Charities & Nonprofits

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Rankings

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Charities & Nonprofits - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg 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

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  • Davies comes up with really complex and creative strategies.

    Charities & Nonprofits respondentCanada
  • The Davies team are very efficient problem solvers who think outside of the box and have a holistic approach.

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  • The team offers a wide variety of expertise in the non-profit sector and also gives their time to help empower the non-profit organisations they support.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Elie Roth
    Band 4Elie Roth

    Elie Roth

    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.

  • Band 4Rhonda Rudick
    Band 4Rhonda Rudick

    Rhonda Rudick

    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.

    • Rhonda is reliable and very knowledgeable.

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Ranked Individuals at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP (2)

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