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DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

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DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

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The DLA Piper (Canada) LLP Tax Group is known for its comprehensive expertise in corporate tax ‎‎planning, complex mergers and acquisitions including major cross-border transactions, corporate ‎‎finance, investments by Canadians in other jurisdictions, non-resident investment in Canada and tax ‎‎planning for owner-managers. DLA Piper Canada has a significant national presence in all aspects of tax ‎‎litigation, including dispute resolution with the Canada Revenue Agency and representing businesses ‎‎and high-net worth individuals in cases before provincial courts, the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal ‎‎Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada.‎

DLA Piper Canada's team of experienced lawyers regularly provide legal services in all aspects of federal and provincial ‎taxation ‎and closely support our firm’s other practice groups to provide fully-integrated, well-rounded ‎advice ‎to serve our clients’ interest. As part of a global law firm, their practice is particularly known for its cross-border transactional work. 

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Tax - Nationwide - Canada

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
The team at DLA Piper Canada is adept at handling a range of complex tax matters. Its lawyers regularly handle tax planning matters, as well as tax disputes, often on behalf of high-profile Canadian and international entities. The firm's expertise covers transactions such as M&A, debt restructurings and joint ventures.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper (Canada) LLP advised Ecolab on its CAD2.4 billion acquisition of Ovivo’s Electronics business.

Strengths

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  • The firm provides a depth of knowledge and deep subject matter expertise.

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  • The DLA legal team knows our business very well. Response times are very expedient, and the service is fast and efficient.

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  • The team at DLA Piper Canada is really good at managing the process.

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  • The analysis is thorough, the level of service is high and the team at DLA Piper has an excellent understanding of our needs.

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  • DLA Piper Canada is able to manage lots of information and distil it to the right level.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Kevin Fritz
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    Kevin Fritz

    Kevin Fritz has strong skills in a range of tax matters. He often works on transactions for private equity groups, retailers and mining companies. He is based in Toronto, where he chairs DLA Piper's Canadian tax group.

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