Private Wealth Law - Canada
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Fasken are a top-tier firm with exceptional knowledge and expertise in this field. The knowledge and responsiveness of the their team is exceptional.
Fasken provide an attentive service, have deep technical expertise, and can think outside the box to solve issues.
Fasken are excellent under pressure and in time-sensitive cases.
Notable practitioners
Corina Weigl wins praise across the market for her substantial experience advising high net worth clients on a wide range of private wealth matters.
Corina is an incredibly talented tax adviser. The advice she gives for families goes beyond simple tax architecture; the strategic advice she gives is incredibly valuable.
Corina's advice, counsel and work is of the highest standard.
Corina is very sophisticated, with a strong level of understanding of the client's needs both known and anticipated.
Edgar Frechette has extensive experience advising high net worth clients on a broad range of matters. He advises on wealth planning and charitable giving.
Edgar is very highly sophisticated, a terrific strategic adviser.
Edgar is creative and good with clients. A lot of the ultra high net worth clients like working with him because of his creativity.
Rahul Sharma advises high net worth individuals and families on international tax, trust and estate planning matters. Sources praise his cross-border expertise.
Rahul is a polymath with his skill set, he thinks broadly across business and personal affairs, family dynamics and absolutely focuses on outcomes.
Rahul is a strong trusts and estates lawyer.
Rahul is excellent for his thorough knowledge of Canadian high net worth issues in a cross-border context.
Vancouver-based Annie Chen focuses her practice on estate planning, wills and trusts for high net worth clients.
Lori Bokenfohr regularly handles complex private client work, including succession planning, tax-effective charitable giving and dynasty trust work.
Lori is very strong, and her assistance is always appreciated.
Lori is very technically sound.
