Paul Stepak
Global Guide 2024
Band 3 : Tax
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About
Provided by Paul Stepak
Practice Areas
Paul is the National Practice Group Leader for the Blakes Tax group. Paul practises corporate and partnership income taxation, including advising on domestic and cross-border tax planning, private and public M&As, private equity and Canadian pension funds' investments, reorganizations, capital markets transactions, financings, and taxation of mutual funds, partnerships and other investment vehicles. Cross-border inbound structuring for private equity funds and their portfolio companies is a significant component of his practice. Paul also has experience assisting clients with the resolution of Canadian federal and provincial tax audits and appeals at all stages.
Professional Memberships
Paul is a member of the International Fiscal Association, the International Bar Association and the Canadian Tax Foundation.
Publications
Paul frequently writes and speaks on domestic and international tax issues.
Chambers Review
Global
Head of the firm's tax group Paul Stepak is particularly well known for advising clients on tax planning and M&A transactions. He is based in Toronto.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul Stepak is extremely technical, but practical as well."
"Paul is always thinking of our needs and always available to discuss any issues that come up. He's a top-notch adviser that I would recommend over and over again."
"Paul Stepak is extremely technical, but practical as well."
"Paul is always thinking of our needs and always available to discuss any issues that come up. He's a top-notch adviser that I would recommend over and over again."