Ranking tables
Tax: Litigation | Global
Canada
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Pooja Mihailovich Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP2 Years Ranked- Daniel SandlerEY Law LLP
- Justin KutyanKPMG Law LLP
Amanda Heale Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP2 Years Ranked
Bobby J. Sood Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP1 Years Ranked
Edward Rowe Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP18 Years Ranked
Louise R Summerhill Aird & Berlis LLP2 Years Ranked
Margaret Nixon Stikeman Elliott LLP2 Years Ranked
Marie-France Dompierre Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP1 Years Ranked
Michael Lubetsky McMillan LLP2 Years Ranked
Nicolas Cloutier McCarthy Tétrault LLP3 Years Ranked
Pierre-Louis Le Saunier Stikeman Elliott LLP2 Years Ranked- Adrienne WoodyardEY Law LLP
- Olivier FournierDeloitte Legal Canada LLP
- Patrick LindsayPwC Law LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Star Individuals
Al Meghji
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Star Individuals | 22 Years RankedAl Meghji in Toronto is widely exalted as a luminary in the field of tax disputes. He has represented numerous blue-chip clients, including standout names in natural resources, financial services and retail.
Band 1
1 Dominic BelleyNorton Rose Fulbright | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedBased out of Montréal, Dominic Belley maintains a notable standing for his contentious tax work, particularly in the province of Québec. He is active in rectification cases and disputes relating to tax credits.
1 Edwin Kroft KC
Bennett Jones LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedEdwin Kroft KC remains one of Canada's pre-eminent tax litigators. He possesses a wealth of contentious experience in issues spanning the enforcement of Canada Revenue Agency settlements, tax exemptions and disputes stemming from transactions.
1 Guy Du Pont
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedGuy Du Pont is recognised as one of the country's most highly regarded contentious tax lawyers. Based in Montréal, he is frequently sought out for representation in high-stakes litigation, investigations and audit files.
1 Matthew Williams
Thorsteinssons LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedMatthew Williams has an impressive reputation for his tax litigation work, particularly in tax controversy cases. He is based in Toronto.
Band 2
2 Jacques Bernier
Baker McKenzie | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years RankedJacques Bernier is a highly regarded tax litigator with experience in cross-border controversies. Based in Toronto, he leads Baker McKenzie's Canadian tax practice. His clients include prominent blue-chip clients from the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, among others.
2 Jehad HaymourBennett Jones LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedCalgary-based Jehad Haymour has a practice focused on tax litigation and possesses extensive experience appearing before the country's tax authorities and courts. He acts for major clients in the oil and gas sector.
2 Mark Tonkovich
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedToronto-based Mark Tonkovich represents clients in high-profile tax enforcement and litigation files. He has worked on several longstanding disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency.
2 Martha MacDonald
Torys LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedMartha MacDonald handles a range of tax disputes, including those relating to transfer pricing, for clients including financial institutions. She leads the firm's tax controversy practice from Toronto.
Band 3
3 Pooja MihailovichBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedPooja Mihailovich has strong skills in tax litigation, including matters relating to the Income Tax Act.
Band 4
4 Amanda HealeOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedAmanda Heale is an esteemed tax litigator with experience acting for clients in international tax and transfer pricing litigation.
4 Bobby J. SoodDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedBobby Sood garners support from the market for his expert handling of contentious tax matters, including those with notable cross-border aspects. From his base in Toronto, he is able to support a range of clients in the financial services and consulting sectors.
4 Edward RoweOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years RankedEdward Rowe is a highly experienced lawyer who regularly advises clients on tax disputes and tax audits. Based in Calgary, he is particularly active working for clients in the energy and agricultural industries.4 Louise R Summerhill
Aird & Berlis LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedLouise Summerhill is frequently called upon for her disputes practice, with a wealth of experience in tax litigation mandates.4 Margaret Nixon
Stikeman Elliott LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMargaret Nixon works in tax disputes, including appeals. Her clients include corporations and individuals.4 Marie-France DompierreDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMarie-France Dompierre is a well-reputed practitioner who works with clients in complex tax disputes. She holds particular expertise dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency, as well as with matters concerning the Income Tax Act.
4 Michael Lubetsky
McMillan LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMichael 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.4 Nicolas Cloutier
McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedNicolas Cloutier is an experienced tax practitioner who handles a range of disputes. His clients include those in the automotive industry.4 Pierre-Louis Le SaunierStikeman Elliott LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedPierre-Louis Le Saunier is an experienced tax litigator. He often works on GAAR cases.