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EY Law LLP

Tax

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EY Law LLP

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Tax Policy and Controversy

EY Law has one of the largest practices in Canada dedicated to tax controversy, including tax litigation. Our Tax Controversy group provides tax controversy services to a wide range of clients, including public and private companies, multinationals, banks, insurance companies, individuals, tax planners and tax transaction advisors. We have experience with all areas of tax, including corporate and personal income tax, indirect tax, customs, international trade and employers’ payroll contributions matters. We also assist clients with transfer pricing documentation, applications for relief under the Mutual Agreement Procedure in Canada’s tax treaties, as well as with voluntary disclosures.

We have acted for clients at all court levels, including the Supreme Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court of Canada, the Tax Court of Canada, and provincial trial and appellate courts, including the Ontario Court of Appeal and the Court of Appeal of Québec. We have also represented clients before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal in international trade matters. We have an impressive record of resolving our clients’ disputes with the tax authorities, favourably and efficiently.

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Tax - Nationwide - Canada

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For
EY Law LLP possesses a large group of tax specialists, offering expertise in all areas of taxation across a broad spectrum of industries, such as financial services, communications, government and resources. The team's expertise includes sales and indirect tax, M&A, controversy and international tax, with a recent surge in litigious capabilities. The firm has offices across the country and benefits from its alliance with the accounting arm of Ernst & Young in Canada.

Strengths

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  • EY has in-depth knowledge of tax law and provides great service.

    Tax respondentCanada
  • EY consistently demonstrates deep expertise in technically complex areas.

    Tax respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1David D Robertson
    Band 1David D Robertson

    David D Robertson

    David Robertson handles a range of indirect tax matters, including sales tax-related work. His clients include Fortune 500 companies.
    • He is very good at focusing on the issues.

      Tax respondentCanada
  • Band 2Angelo Nikolakakis
    Band 2Angelo Nikolakakis

    Angelo Nikolakakis

    Angelo Nikolakakis is best known for his international tax expertise, particularly in relation to cross-border transactions. He is based in Montréal.
    • He is extremely well respected.
      Tax respondentCanada
    • Angelo is one of the best technical tax partners there is.

      Tax respondentCanada
    • I attest to the incredible depth of his knowledge.
      Tax respondentCanada
  • Band 4Adrienne Woodyard
    Band 4Adrienne Woodyard

    Adrienne Woodyard

    Adrienne Woodyard focuses on tax litigation work. She is experienced in representing clients before the Federal Court of Appeal.

    • Adrienne is very well known and gets great results for her clients.

      Tax respondentCanada

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