Ranking tables
Tax: Litigation | Global
Canada
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Justin Kutyan KPMG Law LLP1 Years Ranked- Daniel SandlerEY Law LLP
- Patrick LindsayPwC Law LLP
Band 4
- Adrienne Woodyard EY Law LLP1 Years Ranked
Amanda Heale Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP1 Years Ranked
Chia-yi Chua McCarthy Tétrault LLP11 Years Ranked
Edward Rowe Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP17 Years Ranked
Louise R Summerhill Aird & Berlis LLP1 Years Ranked
Margaret Nixon Stikeman Elliott LLP1 Years Ranked
Michael Lubetsky McMillan LLP1 Years Ranked
Nicolas Cloutier McCarthy Tétrault LLP2 Years Ranked
Pierre-Louis Le Saunier Stikeman Elliott LLP1 Years Ranked
Pooja Mihailovich Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP1 Years Ranked- Olivier FournierDeloitte Legal Canada LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Star Individuals
Al Meghji
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Star Individuals | 21 Years RankedAl Meghji in Toronto is widely exalted as a luminary in the field of tax disputes. He has represented numerous blue-chip clients, including standout names in natural resources, financial services and retail.
Band 1
1 Edwin Kroft KC
Bennett Jones LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedEdwin Kroft KC remains one of Canada's pre-eminent tax litigators. He possesses a wealth of contentious experience on issues spanning the enforcement of Canada Revenue Agency settlements, tax exemptions and disputes stemming from transactions.
1 Guy Du Pont
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedGuy Du Pont is recognised as one of the country's most highly regarded contentious tax lawyers. Based in Montréal, he is frequently sought out for representation in high-stakes litigation, investigations and audit files.
1 Matthew Williams
Thorsteinssons LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked"Matthew Williams is an excellent and first-rate litigator that handles complex matters and is comfortable with appearing in front of a judge."
Band 2
2 Dominic Belley
Norton Rose Fulbright | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedBased out of Montréal, Dominic Belley maintains a notable standing for his contentious tax work, particularly in the province of Québec. He is active on rectification cases and disputes relating to tax credits.2 Jacques Bernier
Baker McKenzie | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedJacques Bernier is a highly regarded tax litigator with experience in cross-border controversies. Based in Toronto, he leads Baker McKenzie's Canadian tax practice. His clients include prominent blue-chip clients from the pharmaceutical and technology sectors, among others.
2 Jehad HaymourBennett Jones LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedCalgary-based Jehad Haymour has a practice focused on tax litigation and possesses extensive experience appearing before the country's tax authorities and courts. He acts for major clients in the oil and gas sector.
2 Mark Tonkovich
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked"Mark is exactly who you want on your side in a complicated, lengthy and contentious matter. Under his pleasant manner is a fighting spirit that never misses a point or forgets the big picture."
2 Martha MacDonald
Torys LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedMartha MacDonald handles a range of tax disputes, including those relating to transfer pricing, for clients including financial institutions. She leads the firm's tax controversy practice from Toronto.
Band 3
3 Justin KutyanKPMG Law LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedJustin Kutyan stands out for his impressive track record in tax controversy and litigation. He is note for his advice to a strong roster of clients in the technology and financial sectors.
Band 4
4 Adrienne WoodyardEY Law LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAdrienne Woodyard focuses on tax litigation work. She is experienced in representing clients before the Federal Court of Appeals.4 Amanda HealeOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedAmanda Heale is an esteemed tax litigator with experience acting for clients on international tax and transfer pricing litigation.4 Chia-yi Chua
McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked"Chia-yi Chua is very client-focused, extremely knowledgeable, very strategic and has very good methodical thinking through the life-cycle of the matter."4 Edward RoweOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years RankedEdward Rowe is a highly experienced lawyer who regularly advises clients on tax disputes and tax audits. Based in Calgary, he is particularly active working for clients in the energy and agricultural industries.4 Louise R Summerhill
Aird & Berlis LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedLouise Summerhill is frequently called upon for her disputes practice, with a wealth of experience in tax litigation mandates.4 Margaret Nixon
Stikeman Elliott LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedMargaret Nixon works in tax disputes, including appeals. Her clients include corporations and individuals.4 Michael Lubetsky
McMillan LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked"Michael’s enthusiasm for the law is infectious. He has a very in-depth understanding of the laws and regulations and is able to apply that knowledge effectively and efficiently to our cases."4 Nicolas CloutierMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedNicolas Cloutier is an experienced tax practitioner who handles a range of disputes. His clients include those in the automotive industry.4 Pierre-Louis Le SaunierStikeman Elliott LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked"Pierre-Louis Le Saunier is very skilled and client-orientated, with vast experience in tax litigation."4 Pooja MihailovichOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Tax: Litigation2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedPooja Mihailovich has strong skills in tax litigation, including matters relating to the Income Tax Act.