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Tax - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault possesses a robust tax practice offering national reach out of its Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montréal offices. The team provides tax controversy and litigation support, as well as corporate, sales and commodity tax advice. The firm frequently acts for clients in the telecommunications, real estate and energy industry sectors, as well as impressive names in insurance, private equity and investment funds.

Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault advised Glencore on its acquisition of a coal business from Teck Resources. The matter was quoted at USD6.93 billion.

Strengths

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The tax litigation team I work with is strategic and tactical. I trust their experience and expertise to lead us through complex matters.

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Our legal team is always looking at the big picture while also addressing complex matters at hand that need very close levels of attention.

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They are always very responsive and provide a comprehensive response within limited time.

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The firm is tied in with the commercial realities of the market and it is a real treat to work with them.

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McCarthy has a technically strong team that provides great service.

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Notable Practitioners

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Raj Juneja
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Raj Juneja
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Band 1
Raj Juneja is highly regarded for his advice on the tax aspects of commercial transactions, with an excellent roster of clients in the energy and mining sectors. Based in Toronto, he is the head of the firm's national tax practice.

Raj is an outstanding tax lawyer with excellent commercial awareness and vision.

He brings forward very creative, market-leading advice that is balanced with a practical approach.

He is approachable, technically assured and very, very commercial.

Raj's ability to think outside of the box to help us achieve our business objectives, is invaluable.

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Brett Anderson
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Brett Anderson
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Brett Anderson has a robust tax practice. He is best known for handling transactions, including M&A.

Brett provides exceptional client service. He is technically sound and great at audit defence and tax planning.

He is very commercial and practical.

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Chia-yi Chua
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Chia-yi Chua
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Band 4

Chia-yi Chua regularly represents clients in tax litigation as well as wider proceedings before the Tax Court of Canada.

It is his flair and style in handing the litigation strategy that makes Chia-yi the right person to hire to resolve your tax litigation matters.

Chia-yi provides an excellent level of service to my organisation.

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Nicolas Cloutier
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Nicolas Cloutier
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Band 4
Nicolas Cloutier is an experienced tax practitioner who handles a range of disputes. His clients include those in the automotive industry.
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Nigel Johnston
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Nigel Johnston
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Band 4
Nigel Johnston impresses with his strong following of private equity and investment fund clients, advising on structured products and cross-border investments. He is based in Toronto.

Nigel is a superb lawyer. He is technical and always makes himself available on short notice.

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Stefanie Morand
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Stefanie Morand
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Toronto-based Stefanie Morand has a growing reputation in the Canadian tax market, with an impressive pedigree in major cross-border financing and M&A transactions.

Stefanie Morand is very technical, and I always feel better when she reviews and provides advice on a tax issue.

Stefanie is an exceptional counsel.

She provides strong attention to detail.

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Drew Morier
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Drew Morier
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Drew Morier is well placed to advise clients on the tax aspects of corporate transactions.

Drew is an excellent tax lawyer who provides advice in a timely manner.

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Kimberly Brown
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Kimberly Brown
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Kimberly Brown receives market praise for her tax practice, which she leads from Vancouver. She notably advises clients active in the energy, private equity and technology spaces.

Kimberly Brown is technically excellent.

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Patrick McCay
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Patrick McCay
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Patrick McCay has experience working on significant US-Canada cross-border deals, including standout transactions in the energy sector. He is based in Toronto.
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Ranked Lawyers at
McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Raj Juneja
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Raj Juneja
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Brett Anderson
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Brett Anderson
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Band 4
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Nigel Johnston
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Nigel Johnston
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Band 4
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Stefanie Morand
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Stefanie Morand
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Band 4
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Drew Morier
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Drew Morier
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Kimberly Brown
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Kimberly Brown
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Patrick McCay
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Patrick McCay
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Chia-yi Chua
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Chia-yi Chua
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Nicolas Cloutier
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Nicolas Cloutier
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