Tax
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 5
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+1 416 865 7000About
Provided by McMillan LLP
McMillan’s Tax Group is a leading source for tax advice in Canada, engaging with companies from a range of industries including financial services, automotive, pharmaceutical, private equity and natural resources.
With expertise in substantive tax law, tax administration, court procedure and tax policy, our tax team prioritizes understanding clients’ business objectives to provide effective advisement and minimize the tax risk associated with our clients’ domestic and international business activities.
We are one of Canada’s leading cross-border taxation practices with extensive experience implementing a full range of cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, reorganizations and spin-offs.
We also advise clients at every stage of the tax dispute resolution process, from audits through to administrative appeals and court challenges, routinely achieving great success in resolving tax disputes with Canada’s federal and provincial revenue authorities.
Furthermore, McMillan’s tax lawyers are recognized leaders in helping clients manage complex sales and commodity tax challenges. We provide clients with pragmatic advice on matters relating to customs duties, harmonized sales tax (HST), goods and services tax (GST), Québec sales tax, British Columbia provincial sales tax, federal excise tax and duties, provincial land transfer taxes and other provincial taxes such as those on gasoline, fuel and tobacco.
Chambers Review
McMillan is a law firm with notable reach across Canada thanks to its tax practices in a number of major cities. The group provides a broad spectrum of advice to clients on both domestic and cross-border taxation, including M&A deals, financings and transfer pricing. It is also recognised for its solid tax litigation practice. Clients include financial institutions, and companies involved in the oil and gas, technology and automotive sectors.
Work Highlights
- McMillan advised SK Capital on the tax structuring of its acquisition of Apotex Pharmaceutical Holdings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The tax group has proven itself capable of dealing with complex issues and, very importantly, does not overcomplicate matters."
"No matter what area of tax a particular issue is in, McMillan tends to always have a subject matter expert. This is especially when it comes to very technical issues."
"I have been very satisfied with McMillan as I always get a quick response."
"The firm adopts an extremely practical approach with the client's goals in mind."
"The tax group has proven itself capable of dealing with complex issues and, very importantly, does not overcomplicate matters."
"No matter what area of tax a particular issue is in, McMillan tends to always have a subject matter expert. This is especially when it comes to very technical issues."
"I have been very satisfied with McMillan as I always get a quick response."
"The firm adopts an extremely practical approach with the client's goals in mind."
Notable Practitioners
Michael 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.
"Michael Lubetsky is very detail-oriented and has a very good understanding of his clients' needs."
Michael Friedman chairs the team at the firm. He has strong expertise in handling tax aspects of transactions.
"Michael Friedman is an excellent lawyer and is very practical, timely and responsive, and also a very pleasant individual to work with."
"He is a sharp, diligent and imaginative tax lawyer."
"Michael has been an excellent resource for any questions that arise."
Jamie Wilks is a well-known figure in Canadian market, especially on matters dealing with indirect tax. His practice is focused on commodity tax and multi-stage value-added tax, assisting clients from a variety of sectors.
"Jamie Wilks has an exceptional understanding of the Excise Tax Act and provides excellent client service."
"He was great to work with as he explained all processes and rationales."