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Michael Kandev

Michael Kandev

Global 2026

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Practice Areas

Michael is a partner in the Tax, M&A, Private Equity and Private Client practices. He has a broad tax practice with a particular focus on large, complex, cross-border mergers & acquisitions. Clients turn to him for meticulous and innovative tax advice. He works with major Canadian, US and other publicly traded companies, private equity and hedge funds, as well as tax-exempt institutions on investments, divestments, financings, fund formations, mergers & acquisitions, reorganizations and real estate and resource projects. Michael provides counsel on disputes with tax authorities and has particular expertise in international tax issues, including foreign affiliate, tax treaty and transfer pricing matters. He also advises high-net worth individuals and their family offices on estate planning, personal trusts, and immigration and emigration matters. A frequent speaker at tax conferences in Canada and abroad, Michael has also published extensively in a variety of tax periodicals. He is a councillor and president of the Canadian Branch of the International Fiscal Association. He is a contributing editor to Wolsters Kluwer International Tax Journal. Select Recognition: International Tax Review's World Tax; Lexpert Special Editions: Finance, Restructuring and Insolvency; The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory; The Best Lawyers in Canada; Lexology Index.

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Chambers Global Guide

Tax - Canada

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Montréal-based Michael Kandev is sought out for his tax counsel on commercial transactions, with a strong track record in cross-border acquisitions and investments.

Strengths

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  • Michael is a good thinker and a strong client advocate.

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  • Michael is very technically proficient. He is efficient with his time and responsive.

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