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Martha MacDonald

Martha MacDonald

Canada 2026

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About

Provided by Torys LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Martha leads Torys’ Tax Controversy and Litigation Practice, and practises tax litigation before trial and appellate courts, as well as dispute resolution with the Canada Revenue Agency and provincial tax authorities.

Martha brings extensive knowledge and experience to a wide range of tax issues, including transfer pricing, tax avoidance, foreign tax credits, residence for tax purposes, taxable employment benefits, and goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax. She also regularly advises clients on a variety of administrative and procedural matters.

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Chambers Canada Guide

Tax: Litigation - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Martha MacDonald handles a range of tax disputes, including those relating to transfer pricing, for clients including financial institutions. She leads the firm's tax controversy practice from Toronto.

Strengths

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  • Martha is very strategic, understands how to run and argue a case and can explain tax issues to a judge.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Canada Guide
  • Martha is highly respected and one of the most knowledgeable people in the tax bar in Canada.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Canada Guide
  • Martha Macdonald is one of the top tax litigators in Canada. She gives absolutely first rate litigation strategy advice.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Canada Guide
  • The level of insight she provides and ability to communicate very complicated topics is really fantastic. She is an exceptional talent.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Canada Guide
  • I really enjoy working with Martha. She gives decisive, practical and effective advice.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at Torys LLP (156)

Alberta

Atlantic Canada

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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