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Michael Lubetsky

Michael Lubetsky

Global 2026

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Michael is a senior Partner in McMillan’s Toronto office, where he leads the firm’s national tax litigation practice. Michael has successfully represented clients in a wide range of federal and provincial tax matters also has extensive experience in civil litigation matters, including acting in constitutional cases, commercial disputes, class actions, judicial reviews, securities commission cases and international arbitrations. Michael is called to the Bars of both Ontario and Québec and has appeared and argued before all levels of court across Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Michael has also authored articles on a diverse range of legal subjects that have been cited by the Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal, Québec and British Columbia Courts of Appeal. Michael offers clients unique perspectives on international business matters, having spent time as a researcher with an investment company in Japan and later as an officer in the Canadian Foreign Service in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and China. Michael is fluent in French and English and has some proficiency in Japanese, Spanish, Haitian Creole, German, Polish and other languages.

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Chambers Global Guide

Tax: Litigation - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Michael Lubetsky handles a range of contentious tax matters, including appeals. His clients include large and medium-sized companies, as well as high net worth individuals.

Strengths

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  • I have nothing but the highest praise for his skills as a tax litigator.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • He takes an intellectual approach to the problem at hand and thinks creatively to find a solution, while remaining practical about commercial realities.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Michael Lubetsky provides an exceptional level of service. He has very deep knowledge and expertise.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • Mike is exceptional to work with. He has a high level of technical knowledge and practical experience.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide
  • He brings a lot of passion and commitment to the process and he is very creative in developing different possible avenues we could pursue.

    Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide

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