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DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

Tax

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DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

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Tax - Canada

Band 5

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.
Strengths

The team has deep knowledge and expertise in tax law. They have the ability to see beyond the immediate issue to consider costs, benefits and potential consequences of different avenues.

The firm is very responsive and always accommodating.

DLA Piper has deep understanding of both Canadian and international tax laws.

DLA Piper has attention to detail and rigour, combined with thoughtfulness and commerciality.

Work Highlights

DLA Piper acted for Legrand in its cross-border acquisition of Power Bus Way, advising on all tax aspects of the structuring and negotiation of this acquisition.

Notable practitioners
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.

Kevin is thoughtful, takes the time to fully research issues and makes them understandable.

Kevin is fantastic.

He is very responsive and provides excellent tax and legal advice.

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