Operating as a unified group in all major markets across Canada, the Blakes Tax group provides thoughtful and practical advice on all aspects of Canadian tax law and tax planning. Our transactional Tax practice covers all aspects of corporate income tax. The group works seamlessly with other practice groups across the Firm to plan and execute a wide variety of transactions. Our lawyers have specialized expertise in many sectors and industries, focusing particularly on cross-border transactions, international reorganizations, investment funds, private equity, energy, corporate finance, structured finance, transfer pricing, financial institutions, capital markets transactions, real estate investment trusts and natural resources. A number of our lawyers have practices dedicated exclusively to commodity taxes (harmonized sales tax and other sales taxes), providing our clients with an unmatched level of expertise. We also have a dedicated team of Tax Controversy & Litigation lawyers. They assist a wide range of public and private clients in resolving tax disputes, including in the course of the audit process, through administrative appeals or negotiated settlements, or in court when necessary.