Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP, Tax | Chambers Canada Profile

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Tax - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg houses an outstanding team of tax experts, providing advice to prominent players across a variety of sectors including healthcare, telecommunications, mining and real estate. With leading lawyers based in Toronto and Montréal, the firm is frequently involved in novel tax structuring work in relation to major domestic and cross-border M&A deals, as well as private equity fund formation. The team also has a solid tax litigation practice and benefits from the additional support offered by its tax group in New York.

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Work Highlights

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg successfully represented Onex Corporation in its application for judicial review against the Minister of National Revenue before the federal court.

Strengths

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Davies' focus on details has been fantastic and they are very responsive to all queries.

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Canada

The Davies team has distinguished itself in being able to handle complex tax matters effectively and advocate on our behalf. They are certainly the best team I have dealt with in the field of tax.

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Canada

Davies offers outstanding strategic advice and is proactive and timely.

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Canada

Davies' team of professionals has the expertise to be a top-notch full service tax firm.

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Canada

I view them as a leader in their field.

Tax respondent
Canada

Davies' focus on details has been fantastic and they are very responsive to all queries.

Tax respondent
Canada

The Davies team has distinguished itself in being able to handle complex tax matters effectively and advocate on our behalf. They are certainly the best team I have dealt with in the field of tax.

Tax respondent
Canada

Davies offers outstanding strategic advice and is proactive and timely.

Tax respondent
Canada

Davies' team of professionals has the expertise to be a top-notch full service tax firm.

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Canada

I view them as a leader in their field.

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Canada

Notable Practitioners

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John M Ulmer

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Senior Statespeople

John Ulmer is a highly esteemed tax attorney with notable expertise pertaining to international taxation, as well as advising on the tax aspects of private equity transactions. He is based in Toronto.

John is extremely smart and client focused.

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R Ian Crosbie

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Senior Statespeople

Toronto-based Ian Crosbie is held in high regard for his handling of complex and high-value matters for a top roster of clients. He has considerable knowledge of the tax aspects of private equity matters.

Ian is one of the smartest people I have ever worked with.

Ian is a market leader.

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Guy Du Pont

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Guy Du Pont is recognised as one of the country's most highly regarded contentious tax lawyers. Based in Montréal, he is frequently sought out for representation in high-stakes litigation, investigations and audit files.

Guy is straight to the point and always available.

Guy has a stellar reputation and is someone who competes head on in the market.

He is an outstanding lawyer and litigator on tax matters in Canada. Guy is highly respected by his peers and has great judgment and experience.

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Elie Roth

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Band 2

Toronto-based Elie Roth has considerable experience advising on commercial transactions, including M&A, in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and real estate. He also is well respected for his private wealth law practice.

Elie gives clear and concise advice and uses very simple language.

Elie is a brilliant lawyer. One of his many strengths is being able to communicate extremely complicated and technical concepts in everyday language for clients to understand.

We have enjoyed having Elie's perspective on unique approaches for us. He has seen a lot and can relate his experiences to something that works for us.

Elie provides top level of service, combined with smart and pragmatic advice. He is phenomenal.

Elie is a genius.

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Chris Anderson

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Band 3

Chris Anderson provides counsel on the tax aspects of various commercial transactions, including high-profile mergers. He is based in Toronto.

Chris is prompt, concise and easy to communicate with. He has been a fantastic asset to our team.

Chris is an excellent tax lawyer, who has detailed knowledge of Canadian tax law and intimately understands the technical issues.

Chris is a very creative lawyer and an easy guy to work with. He can work on the most complicated things, but simplify it so everyone can understand.

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Marie-France Dompierre

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Band 3

Marie-France Dompierre is a well-reputed practitioner who works with clients in complex tax disputes. She holds particular expertise dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency, as well as with matters concerning the Income Tax Act.

Marie-France is responsive and a pleasure to work with.

Marie-France Dompierre will be our go-to person for any of our client's issues going forward.

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Bobby J. Sood

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Band 4

Bobby Sood garners support from the market for his expert handling of contentious tax matters, including those with notable cross-border aspects. From his base in Toronto, he is able to support a range of clients in the financial services and consulting sectors.

Bobby is hard working and knowledgeable.

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Marie-Emmanuelle Vaillancourt

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Band 4

Marie-Emmanuelle Vaillancourt works on a range of matters, including tax aspects of complex and high-value transactions.

Marie-Emmanuelle has super strong knowledge and she is quick to understand and provide solutions. She is also proactive in reaching out to us with any new tax developments that could impact us.

Marie-Emmanuelle is very proactive and she is always there when we need her.

Marie-Emmanuelle is always attentive, quick to respond and solutions-driven.

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Michael Kandev

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Band 4

Montréal-based Michael Kandev is sought out for his tax counsel on commercial transactions, with a strong track record in cross-border acquisitions and investments.

Michael is very technically proficient. He is efficient with his time and responsive.

Michael is a good thinker and a strong client advocate.

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Brian Bloom

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Band 5

Montréal-based Brian Bloom is noted for his experience in high-value private equity tax disputes. He has experience representing an array of clients in the pharmaceutical industry.

Brian is amazing!

Brian is a genius and has one of the most creative tax minds on the planet.

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Andrew Ellis

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Up and Coming

Andrew Ellis continues to gain market recognition, notably supporting his clients as tax counsel on complex sales and acquisitions. He is particularly active in the manufacturing and energy spaces.

Andrew provides outstanding and timely advice.

Andrew is a very strong advocate.

Andrew is a practical practitioner, with deep expertise and is very easy to work with.

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Jacob Yau

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Up and Coming

Jacob Yau is based in Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg's Toronto office, where he navigates clients through a range of different tax disputes. He has experience arguing before the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal.

Jacob is knowledgeable, easy to understand and dedicated to the client.

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John M Ulmer

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R Ian Crosbie

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Elie Roth

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Chris Anderson

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Marie-Emmanuelle Vaillancourt

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Michael Kandev

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Brian Bloom

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Andrew Ellis

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Guy Du Pont

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Marie-France Dompierre

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Bobby J. Sood

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Jacob Yau

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