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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg houses an outstanding team of tax experts, providing advice to prominent players across a variety of sectors including healthcare, telecommunications, mining and real estate. With leading lawyers based in Toronto and Montréal, the firm is frequently involved in novel tax structuring work in relation to major domestic and cross-border M&A deals, as well as private equity fund formation. The team also has a solid tax litigation practice and benefits from the additional support offered by its tax group in New York.
Work Highlights
- Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg acted as lead tax counsel for LKQ Corporation on its CAD2.8 billion cross-border acquisition of Uni-Select.
Strengths
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"There is great communication within the Davies firm. They respond on a timely basis."
"They have a clear understanding of the desired goals for the transactions, and they are always able to deliver tax advice in business terms."
"Since Davies handle a broad spectrum of transactions, including large and extremely complex cross-border matters, their knowledge of the market is deep."
"Davies come up with innovative and commercial solutions to complex problems."
"There is great communication within the Davies firm. They respond on a timely basis."
"They have a clear understanding of the desired goals for the transactions, and they are always able to deliver tax advice in business terms."
"Since Davies handle a broad spectrum of transactions, including large and extremely complex cross-border matters, their knowledge of the market is deep."
"Davies come up with innovative and commercial solutions to complex problems."
Notable Practitioners
John Ulmer is a highly esteemed tax attorney with notable expertise pertaining to international taxation, as well as advising on the tax aspects of private equity transactions. He is based in Toronto.
"John Ulmer is able to bring complex issues to a simple level and explain these to clients."
"His commercial vision is very strong, he is responsive and he understands how to apply tax rules to the real world."
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.
"Guy is a very well-respected tax litigator who really knows how to deal with the tax authorities."
Toronto-based Ian Crosbie is held in high regard for his handling of complex and high-value matters for a top roster of clients. He has considerable knowledge of the tax aspects of private equity matters.
"Ian Crosbie is a respected lawyer in Canada. He is also a brilliant and technical person."
Toronto-based Elie Roth has considerable experience advising on commercial transactions, including M&A, in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and real estate. He also is well respected for his private wealth law practice.
"Elie Roth is able to effectively communicate extremely complex topics and does so efficiently and on a timely basis."
"He delivers creative and practical solutions."
"Elie is a terrific lawyer. He has great commercial sense and is practical, business-oriented and innovative."
"Elie is extremely articulate and able to develop and explain nuance and strategy."
Chris Anderson provides counsel on the tax aspects of various commercial transactions, including high-profile mergers. He is based in Toronto.
"Chris Anderson has always been extremely responsive on any matter that we have discussed with him and his team. He also always comes up with innovative solutions."
"His technical expertise is high, and his guidance is practical and accessible."
"Chris has served us in an efficient and actionable way. He knows complex tax matters off the top of his head."
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.
"Bobby Sood is creative in his approaches."
"He is an outstanding litigator providing extremely fast thinking. He is well prepared and works diligently."
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.
"Her technical skills as well as her innovative and practical approach to resolving a tax dispute differentiates her from her peers."
Montréal-based Brian Bloom is noted for his experience in high-value private equity tax disputes. He has experience representing an array of clients in the pharmaceutical industry.
"Brian provides great customer service and an excellent commercial vision."
Marie-Emmanuelle Vaillancourt works on a range of matters, including tax aspects of complex and high-value transactions.
"Marie-Emmanuelle is technical and practical."
"She is excellent."
Montréal-based Michael Kandev is sought out for his tax counsel on commercial transactions, with a strong track record in cross-border acquisitions and investments.
"Michael understands his clients' key issues and finds pragmatic solutions."
"He was instrumental in guiding us through our Canadian tax matters."
Andrew Ellis continues to gain market recognition, notably supporting his clients as tax counsel on complex sales and acquisitions. He is particularly active in the manufacturing and energy spaces.
"Andrew Ellis has advised us on multiple complex transactions. His advice is always innovative, thorough, and demonstrates extensive commercial awareness and expertise."
"He understands our business and is a pleasure to work with."
"Andrew is excellent."
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