Montréal (Canada) — Fasken is pleased to announce that Pierre-Paul Persico has joined the firm as a Partner in the Tax group of the Montréal office. A member of the Québec Bar since 2002, Mr. Persico is recognized for his experience in tax and estate planning and corporate tax law.
His practice involves advising clients on a wide range of matters, including business reorganizations and succession planning, establishing trusts, estate planning (including post-mortem strategies), business sales and acquisitions, and more. His proven experience and deep knowledge of the tax environment, gained through more than 15 years of practice, have earned him a reputation among his clients as a valuable ally in their tax and estate planning.
François Brais, Fasken’s Managing Partner for the Québec Region, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Pierre-Paul Persico to our Tax group. His extensive tax experience and ability to provide innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs are sure to enhance our team. Mr. Persico brings a fresh and valuable perspective, and we are confident that his addition to our team will contribute significantly to our mission of providing top-tier legal services.”
Mr. Persico is also actively involved in several professional associations, including the Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF), the Association de planification fiscale et financière (APFF) and the International Fiscal Association (IFA). He completed his law degree at the Université de Montréal (LL.B., 2001) and holds a Master’s in Tax Law from HEC Montréal (LL.M., 2009). He also worked for several years with a leading North American corporate law firm on behalf of international clients, as well as more than 16 years at a Québec firm, where he had the opportunity to enhance his experience and build a vast network.
About Fasken’s Tax Group
The Tax group at Fasken is one of the largest tax law teams in Canada, with counterparts in Johannesburg. Nearly 60 professionals provide advice on all tax and tax-related matters and work together to create tax-efficient solutions that integrate with clients’ business priorities, helping them move forward. With extensive knowledge in tax litigation and planning, Fasken is recognized as having one of the most substantial complements of senior tax counsel in Canada. The team combines international reach with tax experience in local laws and business practices to provide value-added service on complex, multi-jurisdictional engagements. They have extensive knowledge in income tax, indirect tax, commodity tax and tax controversy. Fasken tax partners acting as leaders in the International Bar Association, the International Fiscal Association and the American Bar Association, which gives Fasken access to a wide network of clients and tax knowledge outside Canada.
About Fasken
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