Paul Stepak
Paul is the National Practice Group Leader for the Blakes Tax group. Paul practises corporate and partnership income taxation, including advising on domestic and cross-border tax planning, private and public M&As, private equity and Canadian pension funds' investments, reorganizations, capital markets transactions, financings, and taxation of mutual funds, partnerships and other investment vehicles. Cross-border inbound structuring, including for private equity funds and their portfolio companies, is a significant component of his practice. Paul also has experience assisting clients with the resolution of Canadian federal and provincial tax audits and appeals at all stages. Paul frequently writes and speaks on domestic and international tax issues. · Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Paul is the National Practice Group Leader for the Blakes Tax group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. He advises on corporate and partnership income taxation, including domestic and cross-border tax planning, private and public M&A, private equity and pension-fund investments, reorganizations, capital markets transactions, financings and the taxation of mutual funds, partnerships and other investment vehicles, and assists with Canadian federal and provincial tax audits and appeals; he also frequently writes and speaks on domestic and international tax issues.