Tax
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 4
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Provided by Fasken
Advance understanding of tax regimes should be a crucial planning consideration as governments around the world tighten tax obligations and reporting rules, and as they become more aggressive about enforcement.
We’ll learn your objectives and tailor customized strategies to meet your short and long-term goals in the tax environments where you do (or plan to do) business.
This might include negotiating tax issues in an M&A deal, determining appropriate structures to minimize income and commodity taxes for an investment fund, addressing anti-avoidance rules or interpreting technical statutory provisions and onerous reporting requirements. Sometimes it requires preparing voluntary disclosure submissions or litigating disputes at tribunals or in court.
Our clients are leading businesses in Canada, South Africa, the U.K. and throughout the world. We address cross-border and transactional tax strategies, and offer expertise in international tax issues. This is especially important for industries facing increased stakeholder scrutiny.
We have one of the largest tax law groups practicing in Canada and counterparts in Johannesburg. Every day, we work together to create tax-efficient solutions that integrate with our clients’ business priorities and help them to move forward.
Chambers Review
Fasken's tax department is noted for its experience in corporate tax, international tax planning and tax dispute resolution. The firm has impressive geographical reach, with offices across Canada's main business centres and a significant international presence. The group is particularly active in the energy and financial services sectors. It is notable for providing tax support to startups and emerging companies.
Work Highlights
- Fasken advised the National Bank of Canada on the tax aspects of its equity-linked note programme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at Fasken are able to provide valuable counsel and help develop creative solutions to complex challenges."
"Fasken has a wealth of knowledge and experience."
"The lawyers at Fasken are able to provide valuable counsel and help develop creative solutions to complex challenges."
"Fasken has a wealth of knowledge and experience."
Notable Practitioners
Montréal-based Alain Ranger is well known and well respected in the market. He primarily assists clients with the tax considerations of transactions, including M&A and refinancings.
Practice group leader Christopher Steeves impresses for his strong transactional tax practice, particularly for his work on private equity investments, mergers, and the acquisition of distressed assets. He is based in Toronto.
"Christopher Steeves is efficient, insightful and easy to talk to."
Alex Pankratz is recommended for his expertise in tax planning and transactional matters. He has over 20 years of experience in the field.
"Alex Pankratz has a good understanding of all the technical nuances and rules."
"I really respect Alex; he is a terrific tax lawyer and is a very likeable, approachable guy."
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