McCarthy Tétrault is pleased to welcome one of Canada’s most highly-regarded tax practitioners, Robert Kopstein as a partner in the Firm’s National Tax Group. Largely focused on advising oil and gas clients across Western Canada, he delivers deep and diverse tax expertise spanning advisory, tax planning and dispute resolution.

“Robert is a brilliant tax practitioner and the addition of Robert not only strengthens our tax team in Western Canada, but also adds to our already strong bench across our national tax practice," said Raj Juneja, Head of Tax at McCarthy Tétrault. “Clients will benefit from Robert’s over 35 years of expertise in considering tax planning opportunities and dealing with tax disputes with the tax authorities.”

Robert's practice covers all stages of tax dispute resolution, from dealing with audits and Canadian Competent Authority processes to litigating in court. His practice also includes domestic and international taxation, M&A, resource taxation, corporate finance, corporate reorganizations, structured finance and Canada-U.S. cross-border transactions.

McCarthy Tétrault’s tax expertise and knowledge of Canada’s tax regime is widely recognized. Helping clients navigate the tax aspects of domestic and cross-border public and private mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, financings and securitizations, and other transactions, we bring clarity and pragmatism to complicated tax issues that could otherwise derail business goals. 

About McCarthy Tétrault

McCarthy Tétrault LLP provides a broad range of legal services, advising on large and complex assignments for Canadian and international interests. The Firm has substantial presence in Canada’s major commercial centres as well as in New York City and London, UK.

Built on an integrated approach to the practice of law and delivery of innovative client services, the Firm brings its legal talent, industry insight and practice experience to help clients achieve the results that are important to them.