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Anu Koshal

Anu Koshal

Global 2026

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Anu Koshal is a partner and Lead of our National Tax Disputes and Tax Litigation Group. Anu represents leading corporations and financial institutions in complex, high-stakes tax disputes across the country. He has significant trial and appellate experience, having appeared before the Tax Court of Canada, Federal Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Canada.

Anu is frequently retained to help clients navigate complex tax audits, and routinely handles complex audits for leading multi-national companies with operations in Canada. He has expertise in a wide-range of matters including the general anti-avoidance rule, transfer pricing, financial services matters, the rules governing resource property, and indirect tax.

Professional Memberships

Canadian Tax Foundation, the Advocates Society, the Canadian Bar Association, the Ontario Bar Association, the American Bar Association.

Publications

- “Alta Energy Luxembourg, the GAAR, and the Principal Purpose Test for Tax Treaties”, Corporate Finance, Volume XXV, No. 1., 2022.

- “The Impact of Expanded CRA Audit Powers on TCC Appeals,” Canadian Tax Focus, Volume 12, Number 3, August 2022.

- “Canada”, Getting the Deal Through – Tax Controversy 2022, 9th Edition.

Personal

Anu taught trial advocacy at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law for several years and has published on various litigation-related topics.

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Chambers Global Guide

Tax: Litigation - Canada

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Anu Koshal is based in McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto office and is well placed to represent clients in significant tax litigation. He has extensive courtroom experience, representing corporations and financial institutions before multiple courts across the country.

Strengths

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  • He is a pleasure to work with and always putting clients' needs first.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Anu has an ability to command the room in a way I have never seen before and is able to grasp issues incredibly fast.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Anu is very measured and practical. He has a mindful approach to his practice.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Anu consistently provides a high level of service and sophisticated advice.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • He is extremely responsive and supportive in all matters.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide

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