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Thorsteinssons LLP

Tax

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Thorsteinssons LLP

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About

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Thorsteinssons’ lawyers are consistently recognized as being among Canada’s leading tax practitioners. Tax is an area of great complexity. By restricting our practice to tax, we are better able to deliver the level of skill demanded by our clients. Our practice encompasses all aspects of taxation including tax planning and restructuring, tax litigation at all court levels, and advice on compliance obligations.  We provide tax advice of the highest quality to clients around the world and are known for our skillful work in highly complex matters. Our close client relationships afford us the in-depth knowledge of client businesses that is necessary to deliver the advice that our clients require. Our goal throughout is to provide our clients with valuable solutions in a timely and efficient manner.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Thorsteinssons features a well-respected group of tax specialists with a robust presence in Vancouver and Toronto, and is well known for its tax expertise in the mining sector. The firm receives acclaim for its very active tax controversy and litigation practice. It offers further strength for private clients in the high net worth arena.

Strengths

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  • The key for us is the firm's tax knowledge and expertise on the subject matter we are dealing with.

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  • The firm is able to provide a clear explanation of the matter at hand.

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  • Thorsteinssons always has the people we need, and the work gets done efficiently. The team has a high level of Canadian tax expertise.

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  • Thorsteinssons is knowledgeable, creative and articulate.

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  • The level of experience of Thorsteinssons' lawyers is incredible, and their ability to understand our complex issues and to deal with them quickly and efficiently is unprecedented.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Matthew Williams
    Band 1Matthew Williams

    Matthew Williams

    Matthew Williams has an impressive reputation for his tax litigation work, particularly in tax controversy cases. He is based in Toronto.

  • Band 4E. Rebecca Potter
    Band 4E. Rebecca Potter

    E. Rebecca Potter

    Toronto-based Rebecca Potter is well versed in appeals at the Tax Court of Canada, as a central part of her broader tax litigation practice.

    • Rebecca provides practical advice.

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    • Rebecca is able to grasp the issues and deal with them efficiently and effectively.

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  • Band 5Ian Gamble
    Band 5Ian Gamble

    Ian Gamble

    Vancouver-based Ian Gamble provides tax counsel to a broad array of clients in sectors including natural resources and telecoms.

    • Ian is fantastic.

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  • Band 5Paul Gibney
    Band 5Paul Gibney

    Paul Gibney

    Toronto-based Paul Gibney is well known in the market for his work on corporate tax issues and tax planning. He regularly advises private individuals, as well as corporate clients.
    • Paul is able to get to the core of the issue quickly and effectively.

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    • Paul is excellent. He is a strong practitioner and well regarded in the tax community.

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    • Paul Gibney is first-class in everything. He is a pleasure to work with and very practical.

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