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Provided by Mark Tonkovich
Mark Tonkovich’s practice focuses exclusively on resolving Canadian tax disputes. He represents many of Canada’s and the world’s largest and most sophisticated businesses in tax-related civil litigation, administrative appeals, audit defence, and in proactively managing tax controversy risks. Mark has successfully acted for taxpayers at all levels of court, with the Federal Court of Appeal describing his work as "exemplary" in a 2013 judicial review application. He draws on Blakes' top-tier national tax practice to develop and execute comprehensive and practical strategies for resolving tax disputes as efficiently and favourably as possible, both within and beyond the courtroom.
Mark frequently writes and presents on tax issues, and is an active member of numerous professional organizations. He has written dozens of articles on Canadian tax matters, including in the peer-reviewed Canadian Tax Journal and the National Journal of Constitutional Law. He is the Chair of the Tax Court Bench and Bar Committee, on the editorial board of the journal Tax Litigation, and previously served as Chair of the Ontario Bar Association’s Taxation Law Section. He clerked at the Federal Court of Appeal and was previously a tax litigator with the Department of Justice.
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With Mark, we always feel like we have the latest and most complete information about the status and next steps of the matters.
Mark Tonkovich tirelessly maintains a full grasp of all nuances and details that can make an important difference in unexpected moments.
He is a very client-focused lawyer who grasps complex matters quickly and is able to provide his analysis and recommended approach in a clear and practical way.
With Mark, we always feel like we have the latest and most complete information about the status and next steps of the matters.
Mark Tonkovich tirelessly maintains a full grasp of all nuances and details that can make an important difference in unexpected moments.
He is a very client-focused lawyer who grasps complex matters quickly and is able to provide his analysis and recommended approach in a clear and practical way.
