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44 J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 9 w w w . c a n a d i a n l a w y e r m a g . c o m Drache Aptowitzer LLP Toronto, Calgary, Ottawa drache.ca Drache Aptowitzer LLP is recognized as one of Canada's leading firms in charity and non-profit law. It provides guidance through every step of an organization's lifespan and operations in Canada and internationally. Drache Aptowitzer acts for many organizations across Canada, as well as international charities with Canadian connections. The firm also regularly works with and supports other organizations and legal advisors who prefer to take advantage of its specialized expertise. The firm is often retained by taxpayers to structure significant charitable donations, both during their lifetimes and in their estate planning. Lawyers at the firm have appeared on behalf of both charities and donors before the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. Dwyer Tax Law Victoria dwyertaxlaw.com Dwyer Tax Law is located on Canada's west coast in Victoria, B.C. Dwyer Tax Law concentrates its practice on family businesses, succession planning and estate planning. This involves restructuring corporate and other business structures, implementing estate freezes, customizing trusts to accomplish specific family goals and preparing family and other types of shareholder agreements. The firm also advises in several cross-border situations, including U.S. citizens residing in Canada. Founding lawyer Blair Dwyer has been practising tax and estate planning since 1985. He used to be partner at McCarthy Tétrault LLP before moving to the west coast in 1992. Dwyer is the author of the Canadian tax content for the Global Tax Explorer, an online service of the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation. Felesky Flynn LLP Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon felesky.com Felesky Flynn LLP provides Canadian and international tax planning and tax dispute advice to clients throughout Canada and internationally through its offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Saskatoon. Felesky Flynn is one of Canada's oldest and largest law firms focused on taxation, boasting deep technical knowledge, diverse commercial experience and an unparalleled reputation. The firm's lawyers pride themselves on tackling the most difficult problems, offering the most creative solutions and providing the best possible advice. Felesky Flynn says it is considered the "go to" firm in Alberta for important and complex tax planning and dispute matters. The firm has expertise in appeals, audits, commodity tax, corporate and personal tax planning, criminal tax defence, international tax planning, objections, tax planning for mergers, reorganizations and acquisitions, resource taxation, tax representation and litigation and voluntary disclosures. ntitled-6 1 2018-12-12 3:17 PM

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