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Dentons

Tax

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


Dentons

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Tax - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

The tax team at Dentons advises on a wide variety of corporate transactions, such as restructuring, tax planning and IPOs. It also operates a strong sales and commodity tax practice, and is active in tax litigation. The firm acts for clients hailing from a range of industries including mining, real estate and entertainment. It is recognised for its active national practice, particularly in Western Canada.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons advised Scholastic Corporation's entertainment division in connection with its CAD250 million acquisition of 100% economic interest in 9 Story Media Group.

Strengths

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  • Dentons assembles attorneys from across the firm, who work collaboratively to provide deep, extensive expertise and excellent service.

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  • The team is very strong technically, but their real strength is applying what they know to the real world. This team always has a practical and commercial lens.

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  • It is a strong legal team with capacity for deep, detailed thinking on implementation details and the ability for broad, horizontal thinking.

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  • This department stands out due to its deep industry knowledge and personalised service. They take the time to understand our problem and they are proactive at coming up with a solution.

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  • I can count on Dentons to deliver service and advice in a timely and responsive manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Larry Nevsky
    Band 4Larry Nevsky

    Larry Nevsky

    Larry Nevsky operates a notable Toronto-based transactional tax practice that advises on numerous cross-border acquisitions, including significant deals in the technology, pharmaceutical and fintech sectors.

    • Larry is smart and responsive.

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    • Larry is experienced, provides clear communication of difficult tax concepts and offers pragmatic solutions.

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    • He has strong technical skills, combined with practical business acumen.

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  • Band 4Mark Jadd
    Band 4Mark Jadd

    Mark Jadd

    Mark Jadd advises on the tax aspects of commercial transactions, including cross-border acquisitions. He is based in Toronto.
    • Mark is very talented with a great ability to communicate.

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    • I highly value Mark's expertise regarding Canadian tax and legal matters. He has a healthy mix of deep technical knowledge and practical commercial considerations.

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    • He is very accessible and a very clear communicator to lay people.

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    • Mark is very responsive and can leverage Dentons' capabilities.

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    • Mark loses sleep worrying for us. He wakes up in the morning thinking about how we could be put in a better position. His quality of service is extraordinary.

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  • Associates to watchPaige Donnelly
    Associates to watchPaige Donnelly

    Paige Donnelly

    Paige Donnelly is a senior associate in Dentons' tax group, based in Toronto. She frequently advises clients on corporate tax issues, with specific experience for clients in the entertainment sector.

    • Paige provides outstanding client service and project leadership.

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    • Paige is a great tax lawyer. She is very smart, capable and business-minded. Her communication skills are also excellent.

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