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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.
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Norton Rose Fulbright advised Parkland Corporation on all tax matters related to the USD9.1 billion acquisition of all outstanding shares of Parkland by Sunoco LP.
Strengths
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Norton Rose Fulbright's advice is always both technically sound and commercially workable. They do a great job of always providing clear guidance on the alternatives available and their recommendations.
Tax respondentCanadaNorton Rose provides exceptional service, ensuring deadlines are effectively managed. The team has deep expertise of tax law and a practical approach to solutions.
Tax respondentCanadaThe firm demonstrates a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters due to its deep subject matter expertise and strategic judgement.
Tax respondentCanadaThe team's experience and analytical intelligence allow it to quickly understand the industry in which I operate and adapt its approach to that reality. They are able to grasp the business context, operational constraints and strategic considerations, which makes their advice not only legally sound but also practical and aligned with the realities.
Tax respondentCanadaNorton Rose Fulbright is aware of the latest trends in the sector and offers relentless service support.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 1 
Band 1 Dominic Belley
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 Belley is one of the best tax lawyers in Quebec.
Tax respondentCanadaHe is a top lawyer in Canada; professional and always available.
Tax respondentCanadaHe has deep industry and technical tax expertise.
Tax respondentCanadaDominic is able to listen to what is going on and understand the facts.
Tax respondentCanadaDominic is an excellent partner and understands the client situation very well.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Barry Segal
Barry Segal assists domestic and international clients with the tax structuring and planning of corporate and private equity transactions. Barry is a valuable member of our team.
Tax respondentCanadaBarry is knowledgeable on complex matters. He is clear and definitive.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Dion Legge
Calgary-based Dion Legge provides broad transactional tax support to clients hailing from an array of industries including pharmaceuticals, technology and energy.
Dion is clear, consistent and has the client’s best interests at the centre of all discussions.
Tax respondentCanadaHe does a good job of giving commercially useful advice.
Tax respondentCanadaDion Legge is an excellent planner and practices with integrity. He serves his clients well.
Tax respondentCanadaHis knowledge is so expansive, and he gives really good practical advice. His overall level of support is excellent.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Jonathan Lafrance
Jonathan Lafrance is a partner in the firm's Montréal office who is focused on assisting clients with income tax disputes in various sectors.
He is truly the mastermind of strategy. His approach combines hard work, sharp intelligence and disciplined strategic thinking.
Tax respondentCanadaHis practical advice is appreciated.
Tax respondentCanadaJonathan Lafrance is helpful in explaining tax law in common-sense terminology. He is factual, practical and logical.
Tax respondentCanadaJonathan offers exceptional, proactive support that anticipates client needs and removes obstacles.
Tax respondentCanadaJonathan is very dedicated and answers quickly.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Adrienne F Oliver
Toronto-based Adrienne Oliver focuses her practice on tax planning as well as transactional tax counsel, including acquisitions and restructurings. Adrienne is very helpful, knowledgeable and able to communicate things in a way that makes them easy to understand.
Tax respondentCanadaAdrienne is a brilliant, top-tier tax lawyer who is great at developing creative solutions while ensuring clients understand the pros and cons of different options.
Tax respondentCanadaShe is extremely knowledgeable and always thinks outside the box, responding immediately with extremely sound and helpful advice.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Darren D. Hueppelsheuser
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.
He is great to work with on important deals.
Tax respondentCanadaHe is one of the best big-picture tax thinkers in the market.
Tax respondentCanadaDarren is always available to answer questions whilst providing practical, business-focused advice. He understands what we do and does a great job of integrating commercial knowledge with tax technical skills.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Derek G. Chiasson
Montréal-based Derek Chiasson is a valued adviser to clients on the taxation elements of high-value M&A and sale transactions.
Derek has a very strong understanding of the interplay between tax issues and business issues.
Tax respondentCanadaWe really appreciate Derek's knowledge of the law and his ability to navigate the complexities and constraints of our business.
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Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Catherine Dubé
Catherine Dubé has a growing reputation as a tax disputes lawyer, with experience before a variety of courts at the provincial and federal levels.
Catherine is helpful in explaining tax law in common-sense terminology. She is factual, practical and logical.
Tax respondentCanadaCatherine is extremely skilled at tactfully dealing with opposing counsel in an efficient and effective manner.
Tax respondentCanadaShe is able to simplify complex tax issues and provide clear explanations, even in particularly complex situations.
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Ranked Individuals at Norton Rose Fulbright (8)
Nationwide - Canada
Dominic Belley
Tax: Litigation
View profile Barry Segal
Tax
View profile Dion Legge
Tax
View profile Jonathan Lafrance
Tax: Litigation
View profile Adrienne F Oliver
Tax
View profile Darren D. Hueppelsheuser
Tax
View profile Derek G. Chiasson
Tax
View profile Catherine Dubé
Tax: Litigation
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Barry Segal
View profile of Barry SegalAdrienne F Oliver
View profile of Adrienne F OliverDarren D. Hueppelsheuser
View profile of Darren D. HueppelsheuserDerek G. Chiasson
View profile of Derek G. ChiassonJonathan Lafrance
View profile of Jonathan LafranceCatherine Dubé
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