Headquarters:

Vancouver, BC

Year founded:

1964

Number of employees:

140+

Phone:

604 689 1261

Email:

marketing@thor.ca

Website:

thor.ca

LinkedIn:

ca.linkedin.com/company/thorsteinssons

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James Murdoch

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David Christian

Partner, Member of the Management Committee

Paul Gibney

Partner, Member of the Management Committee

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James Murdoch’s practice includes both domestic and international corporate and personal tax planning, private corporations, trusts and estates. He also represents clients during audits and appeals with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Murdoch is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and the Canadian Tax Foundation. He is a member of and past chair of the Taxation Section of the Ontario Bar Association (OBA). He has spoken at numerous conferences and continuing education programs offered by the Canadian Tax Foundation, the Law Society of Upper Canada, the OBA, STEP, the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ontario), the Conference for Advanced Life Underwriting (CALU), Strategy Institute, Insight, and the Council for International Tax Education. Murdoch has also published articles in the Canadian Tax Foundation’s Canadian Tax Journal and Canadian Tax Highlights, STEP Journal, Taxation Law (OBA), and Tax Litigation (Federated Press). He was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1999. He received his LLB from the University of Western Ontario in 1997 and his Bachelor’s of Business Administration (Honours) from Wilfrid Laurier University in 1993.

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David Christian’s practice covers all taxation matters, with a particular focus on corporate reorganizations and taxation of owner-managed businesses. For eight years, he was an adjunct professor of corporate tax law at Allard Hall, the law school at the University of British Columbia. Christian was for many years a contributor to the tax materials for the Professional Legal Training Course of British Columbia, and has lectured on tax matters at conferences sponsored by the Canadian Tax Foundation, the Conference for Advance Life Underwriting, the Pacific Business and Law Institute, the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia, and various professional organizations, including the Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of British Columbia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, the British Columbia Medical Association, and the Canadian Bar Association.

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David Christian

Paul Gibney’s practice focuses on personal, corporate, and trust planning for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, executives, owner-managers and their businesses, both domestic and international, including corporate reorganizations; estate planning; purchases and sales of businesses; immigration and emigration; non-profit organizations and charities. He also represents taxpayers in their dealings with the CRA in the context of audits, appeals, and voluntary disclosures. Gibney served as policy advisor to the Minister of National Revenue in Ottawa in 1996 and 1997. In that capacity, he developed significant contacts within the CRA. He is a former member of the Toronto Centre TSO CRA and Professional Consultation Group. He is also a former member of the CRA’s Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Advisory Committee, its International Tax Advisory Committee and its SR&ED Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee.

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Shane Brown

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Shane Brown’s practice focuses on domestic and international tax planning for individuals, trusts, corporations and charities, including estate planning, corporate reorganizations, divisive reorganizations, business structuring, property acquisitions, entering and exiting the Canadian tax net, and offshore and cross-border structures. He also advises non-residents, including persons planning to immigrate to Canada, and persons acquiring or selling “taxable Canadian property,” and represents clients who have disputes with the CRA. Brown also lectures on various aspects of taxation law at conferences, meetings, and courses attended by tax advisors and other professionals regarding tax planning matters. He has authored and co-authored papers and articles and has presented at various events including the Canadian Tax Foundation National Tax Conference.

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Brandon Wiener

Partner, Member of the Management Committee

Brandon Wiener’s practice focuses on personal, corporate and trust planning for high-net-worth individuals, professionals, executives, owner-managers and their businesses, both domestic and international, including corporate reorganizations; structuring of investments and businesses; purchases and sales of businesses and real estate; estate planning; immigration and emigration; and non-profit organizations and charities including private foundations. Wiener also advises investment funds and their managers and advisors in connection with structuring and other fund-related tax issues. Having a strong background in tax litigation, he assists and represents clients in their dealings with the taxation authorities in the context of an audit or assessment or voluntary disclosure. Wiener worked as a law clerk for the Honourable Mr. Justice Michel Bastarache at the Supreme Court of Canada. He has written and presented on a wide variety of tax topics in various publications and conferences, including the 2011 Annual National Tax Conference (in Montreal) and the 2014 and 2017 Ontario Tax Conference of the Canadian Tax Foundation. He has served on the Executive of the Taxation Law Section of the Ontario Bar Association and has been a member of the Program Committee for both the Annual National Tax Conference as well as the Ontario Tax Conference of the Canadian Tax Foundation.

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Brandon Wiener

Thorsteinssons LLP has earned a reputation as Canada’s premier law firm dedicated exclusively to taxation law. With over 70 lawyers across offices in Vancouver and Toronto, it is the largest tax-focused firm in the country. Thorsteinssons LLP has delivered exceptional legal services for over six decades, earning consistent recognition for its expertise and client-centred approach. Founded in Vancouver in 1964 by PN (Pat) Thorsteinsson, the firm expanded in 1990 by opening a Toronto office to serve its national client base better. It was then and continues to be Canada’s only national tax-only law firm. “While we’re a boutique, we operate like a full-service firm within the tax space,” says managing partner James Murdoch. “We cover every aspect of tax law, from corporate tax advice and planning, personal tax and estate planning, sales and commodity taxes, customs and international trade, to dispute resolution and litigation. Tax is all we do, and that focus allows us to deliver the specialized expertise our clients need.” Thorsteinssons provides tax advice of the highest quality to clients worldwide, and its close client relationships afford the legal team the in-depth knowledge of client businesses necessary to deliver the advice that clients require. The firm’s award-winning approach centres on its ability to tackle the complexity of tax law. Canadian Lawyer has recognized the firm as one of the Top Tax Law Boutiques in every edition since 2015. Its lawyers are consistently recognized among the country’s leading tax practitioners. The firm remains committed to navigating the constant legislative changes that define the field, which are complex and often unclear, and can create significant uncertainty for clients. “But this is also where we excel, by staying ahead and providing clarity,” notes Murdoch. A defining feature of Thorsteinssons is its boutique model, which minimizes conflicts of interest and enables the firm to build strong referral relationships with other professionals in the legal and accounting fields. The firm’s depth across all areas of tax law, combined with its collaborative culture, has been instrumental in maintaining its leadership position. From individual tax planning to large-scale corporate matters and high-stakes litigation, Thorsteinssons provides comprehensive solutions tailored to each client’s needs. “Our success ultimately comes down to people,” emphasizes Murdoch. “We’ve made significant investments in recruiting and training top-tier talent to ensure we remain at the forefront of tax law. The expertise and dedication of our team allow us to consistently deliver the high-quality service our clients have come to expect.” The firm aims to provide clients with valuable solutions promptly and efficiently. Working together, the team members share an uncompromising commitment to excellence in everything they do.

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Ted Sutcliffe

Partner, Member of the Management Committee

Laura Zubot

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Josh Wozman

Senior Vice President, Communications

Liane Brown

Partner

Ted Sutcliffe is a partner practising out of the firm’s Vancouver office. His practice is focused on corporate and personal tax planning, estate planning, and representation of taxpayers in disputes with the CRA. He was called to the bars of Ontario and British Columbia in 1995 and the bar of Manitoba in 2004. Sutcliffe is a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation and the tax subsection of the BC Bar Association. He has lectured and published on a variety of tax topics.

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Ted Sutcliffe

Tandra Davis joined NFP in 2021 to lead the company’s procurement function. In this role, she develops strategies and guidelines that drive value, efficiency, and results. Davis excels at creating and executing solutions that increase cost savings and profitability, streamline processes, and mitigate risk with NFP’s key suppliers. Her experience leading transformational initiatives for large organizations and across industries drives her ability to collaborate effectively within NFP and enhance operational success. Davis also has a diverse background that includes global strategic sourcing, category management, real estate portfolio management, complex contract and lease negotiations, and supplier relationship and risk management.

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Laura Zubot

Josh Wozman joined NFP in 2021 as a senior-level communications specialist and leads public relations efforts primarily through promoting and protecting the company’s reputation. In his role at NFP, he establishes comms strategies for the brand and business lines, advises executives, business leaders and key contributors on media relations best practices, and manages agency teams. Wozman’s career trajectory includes tenures with well known-brands, both in-house and agency-side. He serves additional leadership roles at NFP as a member of the Marketing Leadership team, Coordinated Incident Response Team, and DEIB Advisory Board.

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Josh Wozman

Liane Brown is committed to representing individuals who have suffered serious personal injuries and to families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. Her practice concentrates on personal injury law, including accident benefits, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, occupiers’ liability, product liability and wrongful death cases.

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Liane Brown

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Liane Brown

Ben Irantalab enjoys the complexities of personal injury litigation. His practice is exclusively devoted to representing clients with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and severe orthopedic injuries. For him, the cases that require special creativity and thinking outside the box are the most gratifying.

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On a larger scale, HSH handles class action and mass tort lawsuits representing groups of people injured by dangerous products, medications, medical devices, and negligent organizations. The HSH team is known for providing caring and attentive service to clients, and is proud of the firm’s excellent reputation within the legal and medical communities.

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