LAWYER PROFILE

Zvi Halpern-Shavim

Canada 2026

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax: Indirect Tax

Nationwide - Canada

4 years ranked

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Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Zvi's practice involves all areas of sales and commodity tax, with a focus on planning and dispute resolution in connection with VAT, GST/HST, excise taxes, customs duties, tariffs and other trade remedies. He regularly advises clients regarding structuring of import/export arrangements, valuation methodology, tariff classification, import/export restrictions, and various aspects of Canada's bilateral and multilateral trade agreements. Zvi provides compliance, planning, audit and tax dispute expertise in complex and/or novel areas including financial services, natural resources, cross-border arrangements, P3 projects, cryptocurrencies, medical, pharmaceutical and agribusiness.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Tax: Indirect Tax - Nationwide - Canada

Spotlight

Individual Editorial

Zvi Halpern-Shavim is best known for his expertise as it relates to indirect tax.

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Strengths

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The thing about Zvi is that he thinks outside the box. He has a very practical and realistic view of legislation and has ability to provide creative solutions to tax issues.
Tax: Indirect TaxChambers Canada Guide
Zvi has been phenomenal getting to the issues and communicating with challenging representatives.
Tax: Indirect TaxChambers Canada Guide
Zvi is one of the best lawyers I have ever hired. He gets our business needs, responds to them effectively, is proactive about reaching out and makes the client feel like they are his top priority.
Tax: Indirect TaxChambers Canada Guide
Zvi has been very helpful when we have sophisticated indirect tax issues. He is extremely responsive and never disappoints us with his level of knowledge and service.
Tax: Indirect TaxChambers Canada Guide
Zvi is always available and provides excellent, reliable advice
Tax: Indirect TaxChambers Canada Guide