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Stakeholder scrutiny doesn’t have to be taxing.
For businesses facing increased scrutiny, our extensive experience with tax regimes, as well as our expertise in cross-border and transactional tax strategies, makes us the choice of industry leaders in Canada and around the world.
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Overview

Advance understanding of tax regimes should be a crucial planning consideration as governments around the world tighten tax obligations and reporting rules, and as they become more aggressive about enforcement.

We’ll learn your objectives and tailor customized strategies to meet your short and long-term goals in the tax environments where you do (or plan to do) business.

This might include negotiating tax issues in an M&A deal, determining appropriate structures to minimize income and commodity taxes for an investment fund, addressing anti-avoidance rules or interpreting technical statutory provisions and onerous reporting requirements. Sometimes it requires preparing voluntary disclosure submissions or litigating disputes at tribunals or in court.

Our clients are leading businesses in Canada, South Africa, the U.K. and throughout the world. We address cross-border and transactional tax strategies, and offer expertise in international tax issues. This is especially important for industries facing increased stakeholder scrutiny.

We have one of the largest tax law groups practicing in Canada and counterparts in Johannesburg. Every day, we work together to create tax-efficient solutions that integrate with our clients’ business priorities and help them to move forward.

Tax regimes are becoming more regulated and aggressive worldwide.

Areas of Expertise

  • Commodity VAT & Tax, We advise and assist all types of business clients – from small and medium enterprises to multinational companies – on indirect tax issues affecting their industries and regions.
  • Cross-Border & International Tax, The team at Fasken collaborates with local tax professionals and advisors throughout the world, creating practical solutions that integrate our clients’ long-term goals with the reality of the environments where they do business.
  • Executive Compensation & Benefits, In the race to attract talent, businesses must provide optimal combinations of equity and cash to the talented executives who steer organizations towards success. But to provide really effective motivation, compensation packages must also be tax-efficient.
  • Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Governments are increasing tax enforcement, creating financial and reputational risk for businesses using legitimate vehicles to structure their activities.

Achievements

Team

Primary Contacts
  • Christopher Steeves, Partner | Leader, Tax Law, Toronto, ON, +1 416 868 3401, csteeves@fasken.com
  • Lori Bokenfohr, Partner | Tax Law, Calgary, AB, +1 587 233 4061, lbokenfohr@fasken.com
  • Conor McFadden, Partner | Tax Law, Johannesburg, +27 11 586 6087, cmcfadden@fasken.com
  • Alain Ranger, Partner | Tax Law, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 7555, aranger@fasken.com
  • Paul Cabana, Partner | Tax Law, Montréal, QC, +1 514 397 5213, pcabana@fasken.com
  • Paul V. Casuccio, Partner | Commodity VAT & Tax, Toronto, ON, +1 416 868 3491, pcasuccio@fasken.com
  • Michael Coburn, Partner | Tax Law, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 4832, mcoburn@fasken.com

Client Work

  • Q2 Artificial Lift Services announces acquisition of Lufkin Industries’ North America downhole business, [Deal - Q2 Artificial Lift Services], Acquisition of Lufkin Industries’ North American downhole business.
  • Mark Anthony Group Inc. completes purchase of Central City Brewers & Distillers Ltd., [Deal - Mark Anthony Group Inc.], Acquisition in the alcoholic beverage sector
  • Middlefield’s E Split Corp. renews C$400 Million ATM (at-the-market) Equity Program, [Deal - Middlefield Limited], Equity income manager renews C$400 million At-The-Market Equity Program.
  • Middlefield’s Real Estate Split Corp. renews C$150 Million ATM (at-the-market) Equity Program, [Deal - Middlefield Limited], Equity income manager renews C$150 Million At-The-Market Equity Program.
  • TD Securities Inc. leads a C$1 billion public offering of medium term notes (NVCC) by The Toronto-Dominion Bank, [Deal - TD Securities Inc.], Leading North American bank completes public offering of subordinated notes.
  • Issuance of C$1.25 billion of 4.264% Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC) Notes (Surborbinated Indebtedness) by Fédération des Caisses Desjardins du Québec, [Deal - Desjardins Securities Inc.], Issuance of C$1.25 billion of 4.264% Non-Viability Contingent Capital (NVCC) Notes (Surborbinated Indebtedness) by Fédération des Caisses Desjardins du Québec.
  • Forum’s C$1.7 billion combination with Alignvest Student Housing, [Deal - Forum Asset Management Inc. and Forum Real Estate Income and Impact Fund], Real estate and private equity focused asset manager completes significant acquisition to create leading owner/provider of purpose-built student accommodations in Canada.
  • Student Transportation of Canada Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Pacific Western Transportation Ltd. and Diversified Transportation Ltd., completes sale of motorcoach and transit divisions, [Deal - Student Transportation of Canada Inc.], Student Transportation of Canada Inc. completes sale of motorcoach and transit divisions.
  • Indigenous Gaming Partners completes acquisition of PURE Canadian Gaming from ONCAP, [Deal - Indigenous Gaming Partners Inc.], Newly established gaming company acquires premier regulated casino operator from one of Canada’s leading private equity firms.

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