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Jack is one of Canada’s preeminent tax lawyers. He is a prolific writer and speaker and is internationally recognized for excellent service and delivering practical and innovative advice that his clients can trust. Who’s Who Legal: Corporate Tax has described him as “the leading Canadian tax adviser” with an "unparalleled profile" in the market and has ranked him "among the top 10 recommended tax lawyers in the world,” and Who’s Who Legal: Canada has noted that “He is extremely strong – a number of players rated him as the star of the tax bar” and that he “commands a spectacular reputation as a first tier tax lawyer and is an excellent writer and speaker.” He is commended for his knowledge of the local market, outstanding legal ability and responsiveness.
An authority on multijurisdictional matters, Jack regularly contributes to leading tax publications globally, including Taxation of Crypto Assets published by Wolters Kluwer and Tax Notes International. He has been actively involved at a senior level in several international and Canadian tax organizations, including being a past Governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation, former Chair of the American Bar Association Foreign Lawyers Forum, former Global Co-Chair of the International Bar Association Taxation Committee, and former Member of Council of the International Fiscal Association (Canadian Branch). He is currently a Member of The International Academy of Estate and Trust Law (TIAETL), an International Fellow of The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and a Member of Law.com's Private Client Global Elite. Jack has chaired the International Bar Association's Finance & Capital Markets Tax Conference in London since 2011.
Jack is the senior tax partner and Chair of the firm's International Tax practice as well as a member of the firm’s Tax Group, Tax Litigation Group and Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity Group. He is well-known in international tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, reorganizations and financing. Jack is experienced in dealing with public and private corporations and has advised hedge funds, venture capital funds and real estate funds. He also has extensive expertise in cross-border estate planning and frequently advises international clients on doing business in Canada.
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Jack Bernstein is a seasoned tax professional, who is well known in Canada, the US and elsewhere.
He has a very quick and creative mind. He sees the issue immediately and very quickly generates ideas to solve a problem.
Jack is a legend at the tax bar. He is a tireless advocate and continues to deliver smart and practical advice.
Jack has a lot of experience under his belt and he brings those years of experience with any discussion you have with him.
Jack has seen every type of deal, is on top of every issue and seems to know everybody. He is a terrific guy.
Jack Bernstein is a seasoned tax professional, who is well known in Canada, the US and elsewhere.
He has a very quick and creative mind. He sees the issue immediately and very quickly generates ideas to solve a problem.
Jack is a legend at the tax bar. He is a tireless advocate and continues to deliver smart and practical advice.
Jack has a lot of experience under his belt and he brings those years of experience with any discussion you have with him.
Jack has seen every type of deal, is on top of every issue and seems to know everybody. He is a terrific guy.
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Subversive Capital Closes Largest Cannabis SPAC in History
TPCO Holding Corp. (“The Parent Company”), formerly known as Subversive Capital Acquisition Corp., completed its qualifying transaction to acquire Caliva and Left Coast Ventures, with global icon and entrepreneur Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Roc Nation.
Aird & Berlis Tax Lawyers Contribute to Taxation of Crypto Assets Book
Wolters Kluwer, a leading global publisher, recently released a one-of-a-kind book entitled Taxation of Crypto Assets, which provides a detailed country-by-country analysis of how the tax laws in 39 countries may apply to this rapidly-developing area.
Subversive Capital Closes Largest Cannabis SPAC in History
TPCO Holding Corp. (“The Parent Company”), formerly known as Subversive Capital Acquisition Corp., completed its qualifying transaction to acquire Caliva and Left Coast Ventures, with global icon and entrepreneur Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Roc Nation.
Aird & Berlis Tax Lawyers Contribute to Taxation of Crypto Assets Book
Wolters Kluwer, a leading global publisher, recently released a one-of-a-kind book entitled Taxation of Crypto Assets, which provides a detailed country-by-country analysis of how the tax laws in 39 countries may apply to this rapidly-developing area.