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R Ian Crosbie

R Ian Crosbie

Canada 2026

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Ian is a senior tax partner who draws on more than 30 years of experience to advise on a wide range of domestic and cross-border public and private mergers and acquisitions, structuring, financings and financial products. Known for his expertise across diverse industries, Ian is relied on by clients for ongoing strategic and general tax advice. He advises Canada-based multinationals on international tax matters and assists corporations with their reorganization and restructuring activities. Private equity fund clients rely on his extensive expertise in fund formation and fund investments. He also advises on corporate tax matters and tax dispute resolution. Ian is past chair of the executive of the Canadian Bar Association and Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada Joint Committee on Taxation and a past governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation. He is also a frequent speaker and writer on a range of tax topics. Select Recognition: Chambers Global; Chambers Canada; International Tax Review’s World Tax; The Legal 500 Canada (Hall of Fame); Tax Directors Handbook; The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada; Lexpert Special Editions: Finance, Restructuring and Insolvency; The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory; Lexology Index; The Best Lawyers in Canada’s Toronto Tax Law Lawyer of the Year 2019; Expert Guides—Tax (Best of the Best).

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Toronto-based Ian Crosbie is held in high regard for his handling of complex and high-value matters for a top roster of clients. He has considerable knowledge of the tax aspects of private equity matters.

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  • Ian is one of the smartest people I have ever worked with.

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  • Ian is a market leader.

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