Marie-Claude Marcil advises Canadian and foreign companies as well as financial institutions facing complex tax issues. A partner in Fasken’s Montréal Tax practice group, her practice focuses on tax litigation, tax controversy and dispute resolution mechanisms before administrative and judicial tribunals.
For nearly twenty years, she has been involved in major Canadian and international tax matters, as well as indirect tax matters, with federal and provincial tax authorities. She provides counsel to her clients on a wide range of tax issues, including those related to general and specific anti-avoidance rules, transfer pricing, acquisitions of control, deductibility of business expenses and the imposition of penalties. Her practice also covers payroll taxes, scientific research and experimental development (SR&ED) and the taxation of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies.
She regularly advises companies undergoing a tax audit by the Canada Revenue Agency or Revenu Québec and supports them in the administrative objection process. A significant part of her work aims to prevent tax disputes from becoming litigious by framing issues from the outset of the tax authority interventions. Known for her responsiveness and diligence, she assists clients at pivotal moments in clarifying their tax position and shaping an effective strategy in their dealings with tax authorities. Her role is to act quickly in order to limit penalties, reduce tax exposure and facilitate an effective dispute resolution.
Drawing on experience gained at a global accounting firm, she is able to take an integrated approach to income tax and consumption tax matters. She has represented clients before the Court of Québec, the Federal Court, the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal and regularly provides legal opinions in tax law.
Marie-Claude counsels clients across a wide range of sectors, including engineering, mining, pharmaceuticals, financial institutions, insurance companies, manufacturing and technology.
Active in the tax community, she authors specialized articles and speaks at provincial and national conferences. Her practice has been recognized by ITR World Tax, Lexpert and Best Lawyers.
