Ranking tables
Tax: Litigation | Canada
Nationwide - Canada
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Adrienne Woodyard EY Law LLP3 Years Ranked
- Amanda Heale Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP5 Years Ranked
- Bobby J. Sood Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP1 Years Ranked
- Chia-yi Chua McCarthy Tétrault LLP6 Years Ranked
- Edward Rowe Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP10 Years Ranked
- John Sorensen Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP3 Years Ranked
- Laurie Goldbach Borden Ladner Gervais LLP1 Years Ranked
- Louise R Summerhill Aird & Berlis LLP2 Years Ranked
- Margaret Nixon Stikeman Elliott LLP3 Years Ranked
- Marie-France Dompierre Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP3 Years Ranked
- Michael Lubetsky McMillan LLP3 Years Ranked
- Nicolas Cloutier McCarthy Tétrault LLP3 Years Ranked
- Olivier Fournier Deloitte Legal Canada LLP3 Years Ranked
- Pierre-Louis Le Saunier Stikeman Elliott LLP3 Years Ranked
- Patrick LindsayPwC Law LLP
Up and Coming
- Anu Koshal McCarthy Tétrault LLP2 Years Ranked
- Christopher Slade Aird & Berlis LLP2 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 LLP2 Years Ranked
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Star Individuals
- Al MeghjiOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Star Individuals | 10 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.
Band 1
1 Dominic BelleyNorton Rose Fulbright | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 8 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 KCBennett Jones LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 10 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 PontDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 10 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 WilliamsThorsteinssons LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 1 | 10 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 | 10 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 | 10 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 TonkovichBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | 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.
2 Martha MacDonaldTorys LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 2 | 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.
Band 3
3 Daniel SandlerEY Law LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 10 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 KutyanKPMG Law LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 3 | 5 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 | 3 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 | 3 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 | 5 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 ChuaMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedChia-yi Chua regularly represents clients in tax litigation as well as wider proceedings before the Tax Court of Canada.
4 Edward RoweOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 10 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 SorensenGowling WLG (Canada) LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedJohn Sorensen has solid expertise in handling tax disputes. He is experienced in handling cross-border cases.
4 Laurie GoldbachBorden 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 SummerhillAird & 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 NixonStikeman Elliott LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 3 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 | 3 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 LubetskyMcMillan LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 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.
4 Nicolas CloutierMcCarthy 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 Olivier FournierDeloitte Legal Canada LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 3 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: Litigation2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedPierre-Louis Le Saunier is an experienced tax litigator. He often works on GAAR cases.
Up and Coming
U Anu KoshalMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedAnu Koshal is well placed to represent clients in significant tax litigation.
U Christopher SladeAird & Berlis LLP | Tax: Litigation2025 | Up and Coming | 2 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 | 2 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 Ranked
Jesse 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.