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w w w . C A N A D I A N L a w y e r m a g . c o m J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 7 43 Top Tax boutiques listed alphabetically Barsalou Lawson Rheault Barristers & Solicitors [Montreal] basralou.ca Barsalou Lawson Rheault, a 15-lawyer law firm founded in 1994, provides tax advice to multinational corporations doing business in Canada. Its practice covers all areas of taxation, with a particular emphasis on transfer pricing (plan- ning, audits, competent authority) and tax dispute resolution. It has been involved in a number of the largest audits and objection matters in the country. Pierre Barsalou, a former governor of the Canadian Tax Foundation, Sébastien Rheault, a current governor, McShane Jones and Stephane Marcassa are the firm's partners. Its clientele includes lead- ers in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, mining and telecommunications. "Outstanding service to clients, particularly in transfer pricing and tax litigation," enthuses one respondent. Deloitte Tax Law LLP [Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal] deloittetaxlaw.ca Deloitte Tax Law LLP provides advice to domestic and international clients on all aspects of Canadian tax law — including tax litigation and controversy, tax advisory, customs and global trade and commodity taxes. Its lawyers have experience in large and complex audits and disputes involving corporate reorganizations, cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, SR&ED credits and the general anti-avoidance rule. Its tax litigators have appeared at all levels of court. Services include developing tax planning strategies and tax-efficient corporate structures and advising on the income and commodity tax implications of a wide variety of transactions. Deloitte Tax Law also helps clients resolve customs and international trade disputes, minimize duties and taxes and manage compliance concerns. One voter cites the firm's "sophisticated, creative advice," while another mentions its "depth of specialization" and "exceptional client service." Felesky Flynn LLP [Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon] felesky.com Felesky Flynn LLP was founded in 1978 and, as a tax boutique with offices in Calgary, Edmonton and Sas- katoon, has become a recognized leader in Canadian and international tax matters providing tax planning, representation and litigation advice to clients through- out Canada and internationally. The firm's lawyers are very active in their community through teaching, pub- lishing and participating in professional organizations. One voter mentioned several things, including the firm's "exceptional service to clients; deep understand- ing of the area of law and its intersection with clients' objectives; contribution to the area of law by way of presentations and publications." S O U N D A D V I C E | S T R O N G V O I C E | S A F E H A N D S Tax Lawyers for Charities & Tax Exempt Entities TORONTO 416-900-5572 OTTAWA 613-237-3300 CALGARY 403-536-7442 VANCOUVER 604-200-0145 EDMONTON 780-800-9956 MONTREAL 514-800-0484 www.drache.ca | info@drache.ca ntitled-4 1 2016-12-12 8:31 AM

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