Ranking tables

Tax: Litigation | Global

Canada

The Tax: Litigation rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Canada.

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Star Individuals

  1. Al Meghji
    Al Meghji
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Star Individuals | 22 Years Ranked
    Al 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.
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Band 1

  1. Dominic Belley
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    Dominic Belley
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Based 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.

  2. Edwin Kroft KC
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    Edwin Kroft KC
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 19 Years Ranked

    Edwin 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.

  3. Guy Du Pont
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    Guy Du Pont
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Guy 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.
  4. Matthew Williams
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    Matthew Williams
    Thorsteinssons LLP
    Thorsteinssons LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Matthew Williams has an impressive reputation for his tax litigation work, particularly in tax controversy cases. He is based in Toronto.

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Band 2

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    Jacques Bernier
    Baker McKenzie
    Baker McKenzie | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked
    Jacques 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 Haymour
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    Jehad Haymour
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Calgary-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.
  3. Mark Tonkovich
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    Mark Tonkovich
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Toronto-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.
  4. Martha MacDonald
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    Martha MacDonald
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Martha 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.
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Band 3

  1. Pooja Mihailovich
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    Pooja Mihailovich
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Pooja Mihailovich has strong skills in tax litigation, including matters relating to the Income Tax Act.
  2. Daniel Sandler
    EY Law LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 3
  3. Justin Kutyan
    KPMG Law LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Amanda Heale
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    Amanda Heale
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Amanda Heale is an esteemed tax litigator with experience acting for clients in international tax and transfer pricing litigation.

  2. Bobby J. Sood
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    Bobby J. Sood
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Bobby 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.

  3. Chia-yi Chua
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    Chia-yi Chua
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked

    Chia-yi Chua regularly represents clients in tax litigation as well as wider proceedings before the Tax Court of Canada.

  4. Edward Rowe
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    Edward Rowe
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. Louise R Summerhill
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    Louise R Summerhill
    Aird & Berlis LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Louise Summerhill is frequently called upon for her disputes practice, with a wealth of experience in tax litigation mandates.
  6. Margaret Nixon
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    Margaret Nixon
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Margaret Nixon works in tax disputes, including appeals. Her clients include corporations and individuals.
  7. Marie-France Dompierre
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    Marie-France Dompierre
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Marie-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.

  8. Michael Lubetsky
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    Michael Lubetsky
    McMillan LLP
    McMillan LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Michael 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.
  9. Nicolas Cloutier
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    Nicolas Cloutier
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Nicolas Cloutier is an experienced tax practitioner who handles a range of disputes. His clients include those in the automotive industry.
  10. Pierre-Louis Le Saunier
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    Pierre-Louis Le Saunier
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Pierre-Louis Le Saunier is an experienced tax litigator. He often works on GAAR cases.
  11. Adrienne Woodyard
    EY Law LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4
  12. Olivier Fournier
    Deloitte Legal Canada LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4
  13. Patrick Lindsay
    PwC Law LLP | Tax: Litigation
    2025 | Band 4