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Jeffrey Shafer

Global 2026

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax

Canada

8 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Jeffrey practises in all areas of Canadian domestic and cross-border income tax law, with a particular focus on mergers and acquisitions, international transfer pricing, private equity investment, domestic and international corporate and trust reorganizations, and the taxation of various investment vehicles. His practice also includes acting for taxpayers at all levels in the tax appeals process.

Jeffrey is a member of the International Fiscal Association and the Canadian Tax Foundation, and is on the executive of the Joint Committee on Taxation of the Canadian Bar Association and Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. He speaks and writes regularly about Canadian domestic and cross-border income tax issues.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Tax - Canada

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jeffrey Shafer is well versed in both contentious and non-contentious tax work, advising on transfer pricing and M&A transactions. He operates out of the firm's Toronto office.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jeffrey is a wonderful individual to work with, who demonstrates a very client-centric focus.
TaxChambers Global Guide
Jeffrey is a great and trusted advisor to us and always has our best interests in mind.
TaxChambers Global Guide
Jeffrey gets to issues quickly and has a great business mind. He is very good at breaking down difficult subjects and communicating it with stakeholders.
TaxChambers Global Guide
Jeff always adds additional perspectives that enhance the client's understanding of how the matter is progressing and the relative strengths of strategic approaches that are available.
TaxChambers Global Guide
Jeffrey has tremendous amount of insight and experience in how Canadian tax authorities operate and behind the scenes. He is measured, practical and an expert in his area.
TaxChambers Global Guide