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Effective tax planning is key to many business transactions. Globalization has resulted in tax issues becoming more complex and multi-jurisdictional than ever before. We provide pragmatic tax advice that is insightful, creative and tailored to protect each client’s business interests. As an additional benefit, we cultivate and maintain contacts with tax authorities at all levels of government, and help clients remain informed on the changing tax issues that impact their business.
Clients benefit from our experience in domestic and international corporate tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, private and public debt and equity financings, tax dispute resolution and litigation, investment funds, structured finance, private equity, reorganizations and restructurings, executive compensation and benefits plans, personal tax planning, estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, commodity taxes and customs matters, transfer pricing, and trusts.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright is an international firm with a solid Canadian tax practice featuring considerable national reach. With offices in the country's major business centres, the tax department offers seamless multi-jurisdictional advice across all manner of corporate and transactional tax issues. Tax litigation is a further area of strength for the team nationwide. It maintains a strong presence in the resources sector. The Vancouver office is known for a focus on private company tax planning.
Work Highlights
- A Norton Rose Fulbright team handled all tax-related matters of Crescent Point Energy's CAD2.55 billion acquisition of Hammerhead Energy.
Strengths
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"Norton Rose Fulbright areincredibly responsive to questions and concerns and are always proactive in terms of thinking through and addressing potential concerns before they arise."
"Norton Rose's professionals are consistently 'client first, deal first' in their attitude."
"They are very thorough, always responsive and willing to help."
"I have found the Norton Rose team to be experienced and sophisticated when addressing complex structures and related tax matters."
"Norton Rose Fulbright areincredibly responsive to questions and concerns and are always proactive in terms of thinking through and addressing potential concerns before they arise."
"Norton Rose's professionals are consistently 'client first, deal first' in their attitude."
"They are very thorough, always responsive and willing to help."
"I have found the Norton Rose team to be experienced and sophisticated when addressing complex structures and related tax matters."
Notable Practitioners
Based out of Montréal, Dominic Belley maintains a notable standing for his contentious tax work, particularly in the province of Québec. He is active in rectification cases and disputes relating to tax credits.
"Dominic provides excellent levels of client service, attention to detail, litigation strategy and commercial awareness."
"He is exceptional, it is a real pleasure to work with him. His advice is always on point and he always takes the time to revert back to us and answer our questions on time."
"Dominic is focused on providing comprehensive solutions. I could not ask for better support."
Calgary-based Dion Legge provides broad transactional tax support to clients hailing from an array of industries including pharmaceuticals, technology and energy.
"Dion Legge is able to deliver a high volume of work in a small amount of time."
Toronto-based Adrienne Oliver focuses her practice on tax planning as well as transactional tax counsel, including acquisitions and restructurings.
"Adrienne Oliver is reliable, efficient and flexible. A joy to work with."
"She has strong technical knowledge and was instrumental to our success."
Barry Segal assists domestic and international clients with the tax structuring and planning of corporate and private equity transactions.
"Barry Segal is deeply committed to his clients. His attention to detail never detracts from his ability to see the big picture in both a scholarly and practical way."
"Barry maintains a high level of rigour and has the ability to deal with complex issues with a strong commercial sensibility."
Darren Hueppelsheuser is a well-reputed tax practitioner based in Calgary. He is particularly active on matters involving income tax law, as well as on tax planning and transactional mandates.
"Darren Hueppelsheuser is very practical. As a client, you never have to worry about things being missed and not getting picked up."
"He is a great resource for us. He is very responsive to our questions and ensures that his answers are understood."
Jonathan Lafrance is a partner in the firm's Montréal office who is focused on assisting clients with income tax disputes in various sectors.
"Jonathan Lafrance offers excellent client service and is focused on providing comprehensive solutions."
"We find working with Jonathan gratifying and we are fully confident in his capabilities."
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