Ranking tables
Tax: Litigation | Canada
Nationwide - Canada
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Daniel Sandler EY Law LLP9 Years Ranked
Justin Kutyan KPMG Law LLP4 Years Ranked- Patrick LindsayPwC Law LLP
Band 4
Amanda Heale Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP4 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
Louise R Summerhill Aird & Berlis LLP1 Years Ranked
Margaret Nixon Stikeman Elliott 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
Pooja Mihailovich Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP2 Years Ranked- Adrienne WoodyardDLA Piper (Canada) LLP
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Star Individuals
Al Meghji
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | 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 Edwin Kroft KC
Bennett Jones LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedEdwin Kroft KC remains one of Canada's pre-eminent tax litigators. He possesses a wealth of contentious experience on 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: Litigation2024 | 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: Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 9 Years Ranked"Matthew Williams is an excellent and first-rate litigator that handles complex matters, and is comfortable with appearing in front of a judge."
Band 2
2 Dominic Belley
Norton Rose Fulbright | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 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 on rectification cases and disputes relating to tax credits.2 Jacques Bernier
Baker McKenzie | Tax: Litigation2024 | 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: Litigation2024 | 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: Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked"Mark is exactly who you want on your side in a complicated, lengthy and contentious matter. Under his pleasant manner is a fighting spirit that never misses a point or forgets the big picture."
2 Martha MacDonald
Torys LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | 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: Litigation2024 | 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: Litigation2024 | 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.
Band 4
4 Amanda HealeOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedAmanda Heale is an esteemed tax litigator, with experience acting for clients on international tax and transfer pricing litigations.4 Chia-yi Chua
McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked"Chia-yi Chua is very client-focused, extremely knowledgeable, very strategic and has very good methodical thinking through the life cycle of the matter."4 Edward RoweOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | 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: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked"John Sorensen is thoughtful, thorough and an excellent analyst and writer. He has a grounding presence and a wonderful way of describing and analysing the issues."4 Louise R Summerhill
Aird & Berlis LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 1 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: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedMargaret Nixon works in tax disputes, including appeals. Her clients include corporations and individuals.4 Michael Lubetsky
McMillan LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked"Michael’s enthusiasm for the law is infectious. He has a very in-depth understanding of the laws and regulations and is able to apply that knowledge effectively and efficiently to our cases."4 Nicolas CloutierMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | 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: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedOlivier Fournier has a strong tax litigation practice that sees him work on transfer pricing disputes, among other matters.4 Pierre-Louis Le SaunierStikeman Elliott LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked"Pierre-Louis Le Saunier is very skilled and client-orientated, with a vast experience in tax litigation."4 Pooja MihailovichOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedPooja Mihailovich has strong skills in tax litigation, including matters relating to the Income Tax Act.
Up and Coming
U Anu KoshalMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked"Anu Koshal is very collected and calm, he is very good at listening and willing to seek out alternative perspectives."
U Christopher SladeAird & Berlis LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked"Christopher Slade continues to achieve great outcomes with his technical arguments and negotiating skills."
U Marie-France DompierreDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked"Marie-France Dompierre has a very good analytical mind, is quick in understanding and evaluating our file and is able to explain the legal technical aspects to us in a simple and understandable way."
Associates to watch
Patrick ReynaudTorys LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Associates to watch | 1 Years RankedPatrick Reynaud is an associate to watch who assists clients with tax litigation and wider tax controversy matters.