Tax: Litigation | Canada

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.

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.

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

Justin Kutyan stands out for his impressive track record in tax controversy and litigation. He is noted for his advice to a strong roster of clients in the technology and financial sectors.

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. He coleads Blake, Cassels & Graydon's tax controversy and litigation group.

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.

Olivier Fournier has a strong tax litigation practice that sees him work on transfer pricing disputes, among other matters. He is based in Montréal and is the national leader of Deloitte Legal Canada.

Adrienne Woodyard focuses on tax litigation work. She is experienced in representing clients before the Federal Court of Appeal.

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

Anu 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.

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.

Daniel Sandler is based in EY Law's Toronto office and represents his clients in tax disputes before various courts and authorities. His experience includes advising on GAAR and transfer pricing.

Co-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.

Joanne 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.

Jonathan Lafrance is a partner in the firm's Montréal office who is focused on assisting clients with income tax disputes in various sectors.

Toronto-based Peter Aprile of Counter Tax Lawyers has a notable tax disputes practice focused on representing high-net-worth individuals and companies.

Anne-Sophie Villeneuve is developing a strong litigation practice, regularly acting on both federal and provincial disputes.

Jacob Yau is based in Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg's Toronto office, where he navigates clients through a range of different tax disputes. He has experience arguing before the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal.

Michael Collinge continues to deepen his presence in the Canadian tax market, due to his expert counselling on contentious goods and services tax and harmonised sales tax.

Patrick Reynaud is an up-and-coming practitioner who assists clients with tax litigation and wider tax controversy matters.

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.