LAWYER PROFILE

Jacques Bernier

Canada 2027

Baker McKenzie

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax: Litigation

Nationwide - Canada

11 years ranked

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Canada

Practice Areas

Tax

Tax Disputes

Transfer Pricing

Dispute Resolution

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Technology, Media & Telecommunications

Career

Jacques Bernier assists his clients in resolving Canadian tax controversies and litigating them before the courts. He provides strategic advice to multinationals in their dealings with the Canadian tax authorities and is the relationship partner to many Firm clients meeting their tax needs.

Jacques concentrates on tax litigation and representations to the Canadian tax authorities at the federal/provincial levels on a range of tax controversies. His most recent involvements include transfer pricing APAs and MAPs, anti-avoidance rules, FAPI, e-commerce issues, permanent establishment and residency issues, GST/HST and provincial sales taxes, SR&ED tax incentives, independent contractor vs. employee status issues, taxable benefits, voluntary disclosures, taxpayer relief and judicial review.

Clients describe him as, "very determined, pragmatic and knowledgeable" and the "go-to-guy" in Canada. "He's thoughtful, he's calm, he thinks of the entire journey and the objective. He's responsive, very professional and easy to talk to."

Professional Memberships

Canadian Bar Association

Barreau du Québec

Canadian Tax Foundation

Law Society of Upper Canada

Canadian Petroleum Tax Society

The Advocates' Society

International Fiscal Association

L'Association de Planification fiscale et financière

The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery - President, Board of Directors

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Tax: Litigation - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Jacques Bernier is a highly regarded tax litigator with experience in cross-border controversies. Based in Toronto, he leads Baker McKenzie's Canadian tax practice. His clients include prominent blue-chip clients from the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, among others.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

He is a superb counsel and easily carries the weight of complex and sophisticated litigation with confidence.
Tax: LitigationChambers Canada Guide
He offers deep governmental knowledge and expertise.
Tax: LitigationChambers Canada Guide
Apart from his expertise, his client relationship skills and ability to integrate into our culture are unmatched.
Tax: LitigationChambers Canada Guide
Jacques is extremely knowledgeable, very thorough and practical. He is an excellent leader.
Tax: LitigationChambers Canada Guide