John Leopardi
Global Guide 2024
Band 5 : Tax
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About
Provided by John Leopardi
Practice Areas
John's practise includes all aspects of Canadian domestic and international income tax law, with a particular emphasis on Canadian corporate taxation in respect of mergers and acquisitions, private equity investment, pension fund investment, corporate reorganizations and structuring Canadian inbound and outbound investments. John also advises domestic and foreign entities operating in the resource industry, including in respect of public and private financings structured to take advantage of Canadian and Quebec resource tax incentives. John's practice includes representing taxpayers throughout tax audits and disputes at all the stages in the Canadian federal and Quebec tax appeal process.
John has a well-known presence in the Quebec market, as former president of the Quebec tax branch of the Canadian Bar Association and a committee member of the Bar of Montreal.
John is a member of the Quebec and New York bars and is councillor of the Canadian branch of the International Fiscal Association.
John is fluent in English, French and Italian.
Chambers Review
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John Leopardi advises on the tax aspects of corporate transactions and reorganisations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"John Leopardi has attention to detail, knowledge and business acumen, and is committed to our goals."
"John goes above and beyond to ensure clients are happy and aware of all aspects of the problem before anything is executed."
"John Leopardi has attention to detail, knowledge and business acumen, and is committed to our goals."
"John goes above and beyond to ensure clients are happy and aware of all aspects of the problem before anything is executed."
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