Tax
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Business leaders conducting complex transactions want efficiency, innovative thinking and a smart, successful path to the finish line. That’s what our market-leading Canada-U.S. tax lawyers deliver.
We take on your tax challenges and develop structures that work – often pursuing strategies that break new ground. We established a Canadian landmark with the original tax-deferred conversion of a mutual fund into a REIT. And we helped devise the unique inversion structure for the merger of two global quick-service restaurant chains.
Applying our extensive experience across all major industries and sectors, we help you navigate tax environments with agility and precision. We know how to satisfy divergent interests while achieving practical results that keep all parties on course. And when tax disputes arise, we stand by your side, helping to get the matter resolved as efficiently as possible – so you can keep moving forward.
Chambers Review
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 advised Apotex Pharmaceutical Holdings on the tax aspects of its sale to SK Capital Partners.
Strengths
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"The team at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg provides extremely strong technical advice about complex tax structures, and is very knowledgeable about market practices. The team gives valuable practical advice focused on problem solving."
"Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg is generally responsive and cohesive. The lawyers work as a team and have each other's backs."
"We count on the team at Davies for our most complex and sophisticated tax matters. It is our go-to firm for these situations."
"I find the lawyers to be extremely timely, extremely client-focused."
"They're very practical and business-orientated. The lawyers at Davies are the gold standard in this area."
"The team at Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg provides extremely strong technical advice about complex tax structures, and is very knowledgeable about market practices. The team gives valuable practical advice focused on problem solving."
"Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg is generally responsive and cohesive. The lawyers work as a team and have each other's backs."
"We count on the team at Davies for our most complex and sophisticated tax matters. It is our go-to firm for these situations."
"I find the lawyers to be extremely timely, extremely client-focused."
"They're very practical and business-orientated. The lawyers at Davies are the gold standard in this area."
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.
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 Du Pont is the litigation expert you want in your corner when things go sour."
"Guy is a lead strategist. He brings the negotiation skills and a ton of experience. He's a must-have on any litigation file."
"He is good and has so much experience that is hard to beat and negotiation is very strong."
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 very bright, creative and experienced. He is technical and good at reviewing agreements."
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 a brilliant tax lawyer and litigator."
"Elie is extremely impressive and his involvement in our issues allows us to excel very quickly because he is incredibly astute and efficient."
Chris Anderson provides counsel on the tax aspects of various commercial transactions, including high-profile mergers. He is based in Toronto.
"Chris Anderson is an excellent adviser with exceptional technical expertise. He consistently provides accurate and practical tax advice, as well as very timely communications."
"Chris is just an encyclopedia of knowledge; he is very business-minded."
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 retail industry.
Marie-Emmanuelle Vaillancourt works on a range of matters, including tax aspects of complex and high-value transactions.
"Marie-Emmanuelle Vaillancourt has strong, technical tax skills, as well as a good business acumen and knowledge of our industry."
"Marie-Emmanuelle is very imaginative in tax planning solutions."
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 Kandev has consistently delivered a great client experience over the years. He is very talented and sophisticated, and it's a real pleasure to work with him."
"Michael is very much a creative thinker, and he's really added value to our transaction."
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