Tax: Litigation
Nationwide - Canada
1 year ranked
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Peter Aprile
Canada 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Counter Tax Litigators LLP
Canada
Practice Areas
Tax Controversy and Litigation
Career
Peter Aprile is Partner and Head of Tax Controversy & Litigation at Counter Tax Litigators LLP. He focuses exclusively on high-stakes tax disputes, applying judgment and discipline to resolve them effectively.
He has acted in significant matters before the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court, advising executives and boards in disputes that threaten capital and test executive focus and control. His work spans GAAR challenges, issues related to the purpose of borrowing, surplus stripping controversies, and residency matters, including non-resident trusts, departure tax, and treaty interpretation.
Peter and the firm have been recognized in Chambers Canada, International Tax Review, and the Canadian Law Awards for excellence in high-stakes tax controversy and litigation.
Professional Memberships
Tax Court Bench and Bar Committee (Executive), Canadian Tax Foundation, Advocates’ Society, Canadian Bar Association
Publications
Regular contributor to Thomson Reuters’ Tax Disputes & Resolution Centre, including chapters on corporate residence, judicial review, and income tax penalties.
Author of numerous articles and commentary on tax controversy in industry outlets, covering topics such as non-resident trusts, purpose-of-borrowing disputes, GAAR, and surplus-stripping controversies.
Frequent speaker and writer on tax dispute strategy and risk management.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Canada Guide
Tax: Litigation - Nationwide - Canada
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Toronto-based Peter Aprile of Counter Tax Lawyers has a notable tax disputes practice focused on representing high-net-worth individuals and companies.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Peter is a very good tax disputes lawyer. He combines this with a business-savvy and collaborative approach to running his law firm.
Tax: LitigationChambers Canada GuidePeter is exceedingly knowledgeable and market-savvy. He has built a very successful niche practice that provides a valuable service.
Tax: LitigationChambers Canada Guide
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