Areas of Practice

Tax Law

Tax Planning & Advisory

  • We assist clients with domestic and international tax planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities and ensure long-term compliance.

  • We provide guidance on the interpretation and application of bilateral tax treaties to reduce double taxation and clarify cross-border obligations.

  • We advise on residency status for tax purposes, including departure and arrival planning, to help clients understand their Canadian and U.S. tax obligations.

Compliance Support

  • We assist clients and their accountants with complex Canadian and U.S. tax returns, including cross-border and other technical tax issues.

  • We advise on unfiled or overdue tax returns and help clients address past tax non-compliance.

  • We assist with voluntary disclosure applications, allowing clients to correct past non-compliance while benefiting from reduced penalties and potential relief from prosecution.

Dispute Resolution

  • We represent clients during audits by the Canada Revenue Agency and the Internal Revenue Service, ensuring their rights are protected throughout the process.

  • We prepare and submit taxpayer relief applications to request interest and penalty waivers on the basis of financial hardship, extraordinary circumstances, or administrative error.

  • We provide legal representation in filing objections and appeals of tax assessments, both at the administrative and judicial levels.

Corporate Law

Corporate Structuring

  • We guide clients through business formation and incorporation, ensuring the legal structure aligns with their strategic and tax objectives.

  • We assist with regulatory compliance to ensure businesses meet all legal obligations under applicable federal and provincial laws.

  • We draft and negotiate shareholder agreements to clarify ownership rights, governance roles, dispute resolution mechanisms, and exit provisions.

Corporate Transactions

  • We represent clients in mergers and acquisitions, from due diligence and negotiation to closing and post-transaction integration.

  • We advise on corporate reorganizations to optimize tax efficiency, improve operational structures, or prepare for growth or sale.

  • We help clients plan and implement business exit strategies, including sales, wind-downs, and succession planning.

Corporate Litigation

  • We represent corporations and shareholders in business disputes, providing strategic advice and litigation services to resolve conflicts efficiently.

  • We act in derivative actions on behalf of shareholders seeking remedies for corporate wrongdoing or mismanagement.

  • We advocate for minority shareholders facing oppressive conduct, pursuing appropriate remedies under corporate law to protect their interests.

Immigration Law

Permanent Immigration

  • We assist individuals and families in applying for permanent residency through skilled worker programs, provincial nominations, and other eligible immigration streams.

  • We guide Canadian citizens and permanent residents in sponsoring spouses, children, parents, and other eligible family members for immigration to Canada.

  • We provide legal support throughout the citizenship application process, including eligibility assessments and preparation for interviews or hearings.

Temporary Immigration & Work Authorization

  • We help clients obtain temporary resident visas for travel, business, and short-term stays in Canada.

  • We support students and workers in securing study permits, open work permits, and employer-specific work authorizations.

  • We advise employers on Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications to hire foreign workers in compliance with Canadian immigration laws.

Cross-Border & Complex Cases

  • We assist individuals and businesses with cross-border mobility strategies, ensuring smooth movement between Canada and the U.S. for work, investment, or travel.

  • We represent clients in overcoming criminal inadmissibility through temporary resident permits and criminal rehabilitation applications.

  • We handle immigration appeals before the Immigration Appeal Division and pursue judicial reviews in Federal Court for unfair or erroneous decisions.