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Fasken

Tax

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Fasken

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For businesses facing increased scrutiny, our extensive experience with tax regimes, as well as our expertise in cross-border and transactional tax strategies, makes us the choice of industry leaders in Canada and around the world.

Advance understanding of tax regimes should be a crucial planning consideration as governments around the world tighten tax obligations and reporting rules, and as they become more aggressive about enforcement.

We’ll learn your objectives and tailor customized strategies to meet your short and long-term goals in the tax environments where you do (or plan to do) business.

This might include negotiating tax issues in an M&A deal, determining appropriate structures to minimize income and commodity taxes for an investment fund, addressing anti-avoidance rules or interpreting technical statutory provisions and onerous reporting requirements. Sometimes it requires preparing voluntary disclosure submissions or litigating disputes at tribunals or in court.

Our clients are leading businesses in Canada, South Africa, the U.K. and throughout the world. We address cross-border and transactional tax strategies, and offer expertise in international tax issues. This is especially important for industries facing increased stakeholder scrutiny.

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Tax - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Fasken's tax department is noted for its experience in corporate tax, international tax planning and tax dispute resolution. The firm has impressive geographical reach, with offices across Canada's main business centres and a significant international presence. The group is particularly active in the energy and financial services sectors. It is notable for providing tax support to startups and emerging companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Fasken advised AGA Benefit Solutions on all aspects of its sale by Novacap Financial Services to TA Associates.

Strengths

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  • Fasken's tax team has a deep understanding of the domestic and international tax aspects of our business and practical experience to complex matters.

    Tax respondentCanada
  • The firm is always available and offers very efficient turnaround and straightforward answers.

    Tax respondentCanada
  • Fasken is a multidisciplinary firm with high skills, great empathy and a human approach. The advantage of this firm is the ability to have the skills available on demand.

    Tax respondentCanada
  • The team provides practical, pragmatic advice. The tax lawyers are very business-oriented, easy to understand and user-friendly.

    Tax respondentCanada
  • Fasken is quick in responding to my queries and is on top of the current issues.

    Tax respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Christopher J Steeves
    Band 4Christopher J Steeves

    Christopher J Steeves

    Practice group leader Christopher Steeves impresses for his strong transactional tax practice, particularly for his work on private equity investments, mergers and the acquisition of distressed assets. He is based in Toronto.

    • Chris is a very experienced tax lawyer with an exceptional understanding of the complex matters, litigation processes and strategy.

      Tax respondentCanada
    • Chris is an amazing resource.

      Tax respondentCanada
  • Band 5Alex Pankratz
    Band 5Alex Pankratz

    Alex Pankratz

    Alex Pankratz is recommended for his expertise in tax planning and transactional matters. He has over 20 years of experience in the field.
    • Alex is very knowledgeable.

      Tax respondentCanada
    • Alex is responsive, thorough and provides practical advice. If there is an area that Alex is unfamiliar with, he will research the matter and revert back. He has excellent research skills.

      Tax respondentCanada

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