LAWYER PROFILE

Francesco Gucciardo

Global 2026

Aird & Berlis LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

Canada

3 years ranked

Contributions and articles

1 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Aird & Berlis LLP

Global

Practice Areas

Francesco is a member of the Aird & Berlis LLP's Executive Committee and a member of the Tax Group and Mergers & Acquisitions Group. His practice focuses on corporate transactions for both public and private companies in the domestic and international sphere.

Francesco’s clients rely on his sophisticated knowledge of domestic and international tax to further their business objectives. A prolific writer and speaker, he stays current on emerging issues and proactively works to keep his clients informed of opportunities and potential challenges.

Francesco has extensive experience in areas of corporate mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and divestitures, divisive reorganizations, structured finance, income funds, REITs, structuring Canadian inbound investment, private equity investment, structuring executive compensation plans, partnership agreements and joint ventures. He frequently advises international clients on doing business in Canada.

Learn more about Francesco here: https://www.airdberlis.com/people/bio/francesco-gucciardo

Professional Memberships

Co-Chair, Taxes Committee, International Bar Association

Canadian Tax Foundation

International Fiscal Association (U.S. and Canadian Branches)

American Bar Association

Publications

Co-author, "Equity Rollovers in Inbound Canadian Cross-Border M&A," Aird & Berlis LLP Capital Markets Bulletin, October 17, 2023.

Co-author, “Think Canada for Global Projects and Global Expansion: Canadian Corporate and Tax Considerations for Foreign Expansion To and From Canada," Aird & Berlis LLP Capital Markets Bulletin, July 5, 2023.

Co-author, "Chambers Tax Controversy 2023 Global Practice Guide (Canada Chapter)," June 2023.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Tax - Canada

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Francesco Gucciardo is praised for his tax expertise as it relates to complex transactions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Francesco is responsive, creative and anticipates my needs.
TaxChambers Global Guide
He is incredibly responsive and very knowledgeable on the Canadian tax code.
TaxChambers Global Guide
Francesco has very strong technical knowledge and explains complicated things in an easy manner to clients.
TaxChambers Global Guide
Francesco is a strong tax lawyer with business acumen.
TaxChambers Global Guide
The way he navigates the complexities and gives us real solutions is crystal clear.
TaxChambers Global Guide