Robert A Kopstein
Global Guide 2024
Band 3 : Tax
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About
Provided by Robert A Kopstein
Practice Areas
Robert is a Partner who practices in the areas of Canadian, US, domestic, and international taxation, with emphasis on Canada–US cross-border transactions. He has extensive experience in corporate finance, resource taxation, structured finance, corporate reorganizations, tax disputes, and mergers and acquisitions involving public and private companies and governmental agencies.
Career
Alberta Bar, 2006; British Columbia Bar, 1995; Ontario Bar, 1984
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association; Canadian Bar Association; Canadian Tax Foundation; International Fiscal Association
Publications
Robert was a contributing author of Report to the United Nations Ad Hoc Group of Experts on International Cooperation on Tax Matters. He is also the principal Canadian contributor to the Bloomberg BNA Global Tax Guide and Tax Planning for International Mergers, Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Restructurings. Robert has published numerous papers for Canadian Tax Foundation, Tax Executives Institute, Canada Revenue Agency, CPTS, CBA and ABA.
Chambers Review
Global
Robert Kopstein provides wide-ranging counsel on tax planning, disputes and advisory matters. Based in Calgary, he is particularly noted for his strong following of major oil and gas clients.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Robert Kopstein has excellent technical skills and is one of the most creative thinkers I’ve worked with in tax matters."
"Robert Kopstein has excellent technical skills and is one of the most creative thinkers I’ve worked with in tax matters."