Norton Rose Fulbright, Tax | Chambers Canada Profile

About

Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright

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

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Tax - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

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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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I have found the Norton Rose team to be experienced and sophisticated when addressing complex structures and related tax matters.

Tax respondent
Canada

Norton Rose Fulbright are incredibly responsive to questions and concerns and are always proactive in terms of thinking through and addressing potential concerns before they arise.

Tax respondent
Canada

Norton Rose's professionals are consistently 'client first, deal first' in their attitude.

Tax respondent
Canada

They are very thorough, always responsive and willing to help.

Tax respondent
Canada

I have found the Norton Rose team to be experienced and sophisticated when addressing complex structures and related tax matters.

Tax respondent
Canada

Norton Rose Fulbright are incredibly responsive to questions and concerns and are always proactive in terms of thinking through and addressing potential concerns before they arise.

Tax respondent
Canada

Norton Rose's professionals are consistently 'client first, deal first' in their attitude.

Tax respondent
Canada

They are very thorough, always responsive and willing to help.

Tax respondent
Canada

Notable Practitioners

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Dominic Belley

Band 1

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.

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.

Dominic provides excellent levels of client service, attention to detail, litigation strategy and commercial awareness.

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Dion Legge

Band 4

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.

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Adrienne F Oliver

Band 5

Toronto-based Adrienne Oliver focuses her practice on tax planning as well as transactional tax counsel, including acquisitions and restructurings.

She has strong technical knowledge and was instrumental to our success.

Adrienne Oliver is reliable, efficient and flexible. A joy to work with.

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Barry Segal

Band 5

Barry Segal assists domestic and international clients with the tax structuring and planning of corporate and private equity transactions.

Barry maintains a high level of rigour and has the ability to deal with complex issues with a strong commercial sensibility.

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.

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Darren D. Hueppelsheuser

Band 5

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 a great resource for us. He is very responsive to our questions and ensures that his answers are understood.

Darren Hueppelsheuser is very practical. As a client, you never have to worry about things being missed and not getting picked up.

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