Ranking tables
Tax: Litigation | Global
Canada
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Amanda Heale Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP3 Years Ranked
Anu Koshal McCarthy Tétrault LLP1 Years Ranked
Bobby J. Sood Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP2 Years Ranked- Christopher Slade Aird & Berlis LLP1 Years Ranked
Edward Rowe Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP19 Years Ranked
Joanne Vandale Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP1 Years Ranked- Jonathan Lafrance Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
Nicolas Cloutier McCarthy Tétrault LLP4 Years Ranked- Peter Aprile Counter Tax Litigators LLP1 Years Ranked
Pierre-Louis Le Saunier Stikeman Elliott LLP3 Years Ranked- Adrienne WoodyardEY Law LLP
- Daniel SandlerEY Law LLP
- Patrick LindsayPwC Law LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Star Individuals
Al Meghji
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Star Individuals | 23 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 Belley
Norton Rose Fulbright | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 7 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: Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 20 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: Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 22 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 Martha MacDonald
Torys LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 6 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.
1 Matthew Williams
Thorsteinssons LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 1 | 7 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: Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 20 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: Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 16 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: Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 6 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. He coleads Blake, Cassels & Graydon's tax controversy and litigation group.
2 Pooja MihailovichBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedPooja Mihailovich has strong skills in tax litigation, including matters relating to the Income Tax Act.
Band 3
3 Louise R Summerhill
Aird & Berlis LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedLouise Summerhill is frequently called upon for her disputes practice, with a wealth of experience in tax litigation mandates.
3 Margaret Nixon
Stikeman Elliott LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedMargaret Nixon works in tax disputes, including appeals. Her clients include corporations and individuals.
3 Marie-France DompierreDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 2 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.
3 Michael Lubetsky
McMillan LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 3 | 3 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.
Band 4
4 Amanda HealeOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedAmanda Heale is an esteemed tax litigator with experience acting for clients in international tax and transfer pricing litigation.
4 Anu Koshal
McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAnu Koshal is based in McCarthy Tétrault's Toronto office and is well placed to represent clients in significant tax litigation. He has extensive courtroom experience, representing corporations and financial institutions before multiple courts across the country.
4 Bobby J. SoodDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 4 | 2 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 Christopher SladeAird & Berlis LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedChristopher Slade regularly represents both domestic and international clients in tax litigation.4 Edward RoweOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedCo-chair of the tax group, Edward 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 Joanne VandaleOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJoanne Vandale is growing in prominence due to her capable handling of various contentious tax issues. These include cases in the oil and gas and energy sectors.
4 Jonathan LafranceNorton Rose Fulbright | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedJonathan Lafrance is a partner in the firm's Montréal office who is focused on assisting clients with income tax disputes in various sectors.
4 Nicolas CloutierMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedNicolas Cloutier is an experienced tax practitioner who handles a range of disputes. His clients include those in the automotive industry.4 Peter AprileCounter Tax Litigators LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedToronto-based Peter Aprile of Counter Tax Lawyers has a notable tax disputes practice focused on representing high-net-worth individuals and companies.
4 Pierre-Louis Le SaunierStikeman Elliott LLP | Tax: Litigation2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedPierre-Louis Le Saunier is an experienced tax litigator. He often works on GAAR cases.