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John Leopardi

John Leopardi

Global 2026

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John practises primarily in the areas of Canadian domestic and cross-border income tax law, with a particular focus on domestic and cross-border corporate taxation in respect of public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity investment, pension fund investment, corporate reorganizations and structuring inbound and outbound investments. John advises domestic and foreign entities operating in the resource industry, including to take advantage of Canadian and Quebec resource tax-based incentives. John's practice also includes representing taxpayers throughout tax audits and disputes at all the stages in the Canadian federal and Quebec tax appeal process.

John has a well-known presence in the Quebec market, as former president of the Quebec tax branch of the Canadian Bar Association and a committee member of the Bar of Montreal. John is also a member of the International Fiscal Association, the Canadian Tax Foundation and the (Quebec) Fiscal and Financial Planning Association.

John is a member of the Quebec and New York bars.

John is fluent in English, French and Italian.

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  • John was a total life saver navigating an existential matter.

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  • John is extremely knowledgeable in his field. He is extremely meticulous, organised and supportive.

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  • John's responsiveness, open communication and expert knowledge in many legal aspects stands out.

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