Chambers Review
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Tax - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
KPMG has consistently provided practical advice on complex and novel transactions.
The team has technical knowledge and its historical knowledge of the business was very strong. They kept me abreast of any new developments that could impact my business.
KPMG Law has a wide team with multiple departments dedicated to very pointy tax matters that allow them to cover all the tax needs of Canadian companies.
KPMG Law is very meticulous and thorough in the formulation of documentation. They are also patient and articulate in explaining concepts in layman's terms.
Work Highlights
KPMG Law assisted Brookfield with multi-jurisdictional tax structuring in connection with the sale of Westinghouse Electric Company.
Notable practitioners
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.
He is innovative, responsive and provides valuable advice and strategies.
Justin has the ability to think outside the box and come up with a successful strategy.
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.
If I'm at the pearly gates and it could go either way, I would want Justin advocating for me.
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.
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.
Sabrina has a lot of deep expertise and is a seasoned practitioner.
She is extremely detail-oriented and thoughtful.
She is a smart and good technical lawyer.