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Matthew Wilkins, Associate | Tax Law

Matthew Wilkins

Associate Fasken
Jurisdiction Alberta, 2018
Language(s) English
Office(s) Calgary
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Overview

Matthew’s practice is focused on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, corporate formations and reorganizations, financings and other business transactions.

With a breadth of practice covering on-going tax compliance, Matthew also advises owner-operated and family-owned enterprises on a variety of matters, including succession planning, divestitures and structuring.

Clients value Matthew’s breadth of experience acting on other aspects of these transactions and his understanding of the commercial implications of tax matters.

Achievements

Experience

  • Compass Minerals International Inc. closes sale of Compass Minerals Wynyard Inc. to Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc., [Deal - Compass Minerals International Inc.], Fasken advised Compass Minerals International Inc. in its sale of Compass Minerals Wynyard Inc. which operates a sulphate of potash production facility in Wynyard, Saskatchewan, to Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Inc.
  • Acera Insurance Services Ltd. and Navacord Corp. merge to form one of Canada’s largest privately held insurance, employee benefits and wealth advisory firms, [Deal - Acera Insurance Services Ltd.], Acera Insurance Services Ltd. and Navacord Corp. merge to form one of the largest privately held insurance, employee benefits and wealth advisory firms in Canada.
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd. US$1.0 billion senior notes offering and cash tender offer for a maximum aggregate principal amount of US$1.0 billion, [Deal - First Quantum Minerals Ltd.], Senior Notes Offering and Tender Offer.
  • Solvet announces strategic investment from Bonnefield Financial, [Deal - Bow Valley Research Incorporated], Strategic investment in leading Canadian animal welfare solutions manufacturer.
  • First Quantum Minerals Ltd. completes US$1.0 billion senior notes offering and announces early results of cash tender offer for a maximum aggregate principal amount of US$750,000,000, [Deal - First Quantum Ltd.], Senior notes offering and tender offer.
  • Absorb Software Inc. acquires Together (US) Inc. and Together Software Incorporated, [Deal - Absorb Software Inc.], Absorb Software Inc. acquires Together (US) Inc. and Together Software Incorporated
  • Student Transportation of Canada Inc., through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Pacific Western Transportation Ltd. and Diversified Transportation Ltd., completes sale of motorcoach and transit divisions, [Deal - Student Transportation of Canada Inc.], Student Transportation of Canada Inc. completes sale of motorcoach and transit divisions.
  • Essential Energy Services acquired by Element Technical Services, [Deal - Essential Energy Services], Essential Energy Services acquired by Element Technical Services.
  • Trimac Transportation Services Inc. acquires Jacknife Timber Ltd., [Deal - Trimac Transportation Services Inc.], Trimac Transportation Services Inc. acquires Jacknife Timber Ltd.

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of British Columbia
  • BA University of Calgary

Memberships & Affiliations

Knowledge

Events

Publications

  • Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders: Overview, 3/12/2025
Article, Co-Author Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders: Overview Thomson Reuters, Practical Law

Speaking Engagements

  • How to Maximize The Selling Price of Your Business and Protect Yourself In The Process, 5/2/2024
  • How to Maximize The Selling Price of Your Business and Protect Yourself In The Process, 4/13/2023
Co-Presenter How to Maximize The Selling Price of Your Business and Protect Yourself In The Process Business Transitions Forum location location Calgary, AB
Co-Presenter How to Maximize The Selling Price of Your Business and Protect Yourself In The Process Business Transitions Forum location location Calgary, AB