Ranking tables
Tax: Litigation | Canada
Nationwide - Canada
Authored by Baker McKenzie, Jacques Bernier, Andrew Boyd, Bryan Horrigan, Osnat Nemetz, Juliana Orlando Rohr
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Adrienne Woodyard EY Law LLP2 Years Ranked
Amanda Heale Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP4 Years Ranked
Bobby J. Sood Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP1 Years Ranked
Chia-yi Chua McCarthy Tétrault LLP5 Years Ranked
Edward Rowe Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP9 Years Ranked
John Sorensen Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP2 Years Ranked
Laurie Goldbach Borden Ladner Gervais LLP1 Years Ranked
Louise R Summerhill Aird & Berlis LLP1 Years Ranked
Margaret Nixon Stikeman Elliott LLP2 Years Ranked
Marie-France Dompierre Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP2 Years Ranked
Michael Lubetsky McMillan LLP2 Years Ranked
Nicolas Cloutier McCarthy Tétrault LLP2 Years Ranked
Olivier Fournier Deloitte Legal Canada LLP2 Years Ranked
Pierre-Louis Le Saunier Stikeman Elliott LLP2 Years Ranked- Patrick LindsayPwC Law LLP
Up and Coming
Anu Koshal McCarthy Tétrault LLP1 Years Ranked
Christopher Slade Aird & Berlis LLP1 Years Ranked- Joanne Vandale Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP1 Years Ranked
Jonathan Lafrance Norton Rose Fulbright1 Years Ranked
Michael Collinge Deloitte Legal Canada LLP1 Years Ranked
Patrick Reynaud Torys LLP1 Years Ranked
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Star Individuals
Al Meghji
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Star Individuals | 9 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: Litigation2025 | 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: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 9 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 | 9 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 | 9 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 BernierBaker McKenzie | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 9 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 | 9 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 Daniel Sandler
EY Law LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedDaniel Sandler is based in Toronto, from where he leads EY Law's tax controversy practice and represents his clients in tax disputes before various courts and authorities. His experience includes advising on GAAR and transfer pricing.
3 Justin Kutyan
KPMG Law LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedJustin Kutyan stands out for his impressive track record in tax controversy and litigation. He is note for his advice to a strong roster of clients in the technology and financial sectors.
3 Pooja MihailovichOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt 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 Adrienne WoodyardEY Law LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedAdrienne Woodyard focuses on tax litigation work. She is experienced in representing clients before the Federal Court of Appeal.4 Amanda HealeOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 4 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 Chia-yi Chua
McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedIt is his flair and style in handing the litigation strategy that makes Chia-yi the right person to hire to resolve your tax litigation matters.4 Edward RoweOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 9 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 John Sorensen
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedJohn Sorensen has solid expertise in handling tax disputes. He is experienced in handling cross-border cases.4 Laurie Goldbach
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedLaurie Goldbach is based in Calgary and leads the firm's national tax dispute team. She appears before all levels of courts and is notably active on tax appeals and tax evasion matters, among other issues.4 Louise R Summerhill
Aird & Berlis LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedLouiseSummerhill is a seasoned, personable and pragmatic income tax adviser and litigator. She is a pleasure to work with and we highly value her advice and counsel.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 | 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.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 CloutierMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedNicolas Cloutier is an experienced tax practitioner who handles a range of disputes. His clients include those in the automotive industry.4 Olivier Fournier
Deloitte Legal Canada LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedOlivier Fournier is a thorough professional with a unique background of technical expertise which allows him to be an effective lawyer and a business leader.4 Pierre-Louis Le SaunierStikeman Elliott LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedIt is a pleasure to work with Pierre-Louis due to his level of service in tax litigation.
Up and Coming
U Anu KoshalMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedHe plays a crucial role in our team, handling intricate litigation issues. He consistently demonstrates responsiveness and a keen awareness of the ever-evolving legal landscape.U Christopher SladeAird & Berlis LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedChristopher Slade regularly represents both domestic and international clients in tax litigation.U Joanne VandaleOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Up and Coming | 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.U Jonathan LafranceNorton Rose Fulbright | Tax: Litigation2025 | Up and Coming | 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.U Michael CollingeDeloitte Legal Canada LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedMichael Collinge continues to deepen his presence in the Canadian tax market, due to his expert counselling on contentious goods and services tax and harmonized sales tax.U Patrick ReynaudTorys LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedPatrick Reynaud is an up-and-coming practitioner who assists clients with tax litigation and wider tax controversy matters.
Associates to watch
Jesse WaslowskiMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedJesse Waslowski is a well-reputed associate in the McCarthy Tétrault's tax team. He most notably supports clients with tax appeals relating to input tax credits, provincial sales tax and capital dividend account issues.