About

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As an affiliate of one of the largest professional services firms, the Tax practice in KPMG Law excels in providing clients with tax-efficient strategies, managing tax risks and helping clients avoid or manage contentious issues early in the process.

Our tax lawyers have a wide range of educational backgrounds and professional legal and tax experience. We employ former Canada Revenue Agency negotiators and Department of Justice lawyers whose extensive knowledge understands all sides of the dispute and are able to work with all parties at the table.

Leveraging the deep knowledge of KPMG in Canada and KPMG International, our people see the bigger picture to deliver advice that reflects the real circumstances our clients face. Our clients consist of companies range from mid-to-large sized companies across nearly every industry and sector. Our tax lawyers utilize their experience and insights to untangle the complexity of the national and global tax landscape to aid clients in choosing the right decisions to protect and strengthen their businesses.

Our main areas of services:

  • Tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions
  • Corporate reorganizations
  • Divisive reorganizations and spin offs
  • International tax advice and structuring
  • Corporate finance
  • General corporate tax advice
  • Transfer pricing and tax-efficient supply chain management
  • Sales and indirect tax advice
  • Tax litigation
  • Dispute resolution
  • Audit defense
  • Notices of objection
  • Engagement with tax authorities
  • Taxpayer relief
  • Voluntary disclosures
  • Rulings



Chambers Review

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Tax - Nationwide - Canada

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

KPMG Law benefits from a dynamic team of tax experts, with a particularly impressive and growing reputation in the field of tax controversy and litigation. The Toronto-based team also provides transactional advice and tax planning support.

Work Highlights

  • KPMG Law assisted Brookfield with multi-jurisdictional tax structuring in connection with the sale of Westinghouse Electric Company.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Justin Kutyan
2
Justin Kutyan
2
Band 2

Justin Kutyan stands out for his impressive track record in tax controversy and litigation. He is noted for his advice to a strong roster of clients in the technology and financial sectors.

If I'm at the pearly gates and it could go either way, I would want Justin advocating for me.

Justin has the ability to think outside the box and come up with a successful strategy.

He is innovative, responsive and provides valuable advice and strategies.

Justin is a very strategic and tax-savvy trial lawyer. He is both substantive in tax matters and common sense-oriented, which are important skills for tax litigation.

5
Byron Scott Beswick
5
Band 5

Calgary-based Byron Scott Beswick leads KPMG Law's national corporate reorganisations and divestitures practice. He has a focus on assisting clients with complex tax issues related to domestic and cross-border transactions.

Byron Beswick is a terrific lawyer. He is a very smart guy and very easy to work with. KPMG Law is very lucky to have him.

Byron is an excellent lawyer. He is very practical, good with clients and has an expertise in cross-border areas.

5
Sabrina Wong
5
Band 5

Sabrina Wong is a tax partner with a focus on international and domestic corporate taxation mandates. She is based in KPMG Law's Toronto office.

Sabrina is a great support and very knowledgeable.

She is extremely detail-oriented and thoughtful.

She is a smart and good technical lawyer.

Sabrina has a lot of deep expertise and is a seasoned practitioner.

Ranked Lawyers at
KPMG Law LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Tax

5
Byron Scott Beswick
5
Band 5
5
Sabrina Wong
5
Band 5
Tax: Litigation

Justin Kutyan
2
Justin Kutyan
2
Band 2

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