The Toronto-based team at Counter Tax Litigators LLP, which is lauded by one client for its ‘detailed and complete analysis’, is dedicated to representing HNWIs and private companies in tax litigation. The group is frequently active on corporate residency disputes and those involving the taxation of real-estate developments. Senior counsel Peter Aprile directs the practice. Additional names to note include tax litigation specialists Natalie Worsfold and ’knowledgeable and personable resource’ James Roberts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Counter Tax Litigators focus on helping clients solve their challenges with Canada Revenue Agency. This focus sets them apart from many other practices that combine tax advisory work with many other legal services. Counter Tax's depth of knowledge on tax code law and their experience working with CRA officers and adjudicators becomes invaluable when mounting a strong defence against excessive overreach by CRA.'

  • ‘James Roberts is a knowledgeable and personable resource for clients seeking help with their CRA tax challenges. James, along with his legal assistants team, lays out the broad issues and then walks through each of them in detail to ensure all aspects are understood. Frequent, thorough and easy-to-understand communications are the cornerstone of James' approach to client work.’

  • ‘Provides value for service fees, as well as upfront, detailed and complete analysis of situations including process and timelines.'

  • ‘Takes the time to respond to inquiries as well as keep you up to date on the status of issues.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Peter Aprile

Other key lawyers

James Roberts, Natalie Worsfold