EXPERTISE

TRANSPORTATION LAW

Overview

A broad range of federal and provincial laws govern the transportation industry in Canada. Internationally, a different set of rules and agreements apply, the diversity of which frequently complicate the application of commercial agreements and arbitration or litigation before the courts. The specialists at Lavery are among a small group of lawyers in Quebec who have mastered all of the complexities of transportation law, while being attuned to new and important developments in the field. Whether you are in the road, air or railway transportation industry, you can rely on their recognized expertise to fully protect your interests.

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Services

  • Tax planning for Canadian residents and non-residents, including the creation and organization of companies, partnerships, joint ventures and trusts in Canada or internationally
  • Taxation of public and private financings and financial products
  • Taxation of the purchase and sale of businesses (assets or shares)
  • Tax considerations of technology transfers and maximization of R&D tax credits
  • Advance rulings on tax issues from federal and provincial authorities
  • Tax considerations of real estate projects
  • Interpretation of income tax treaties
  • Representation before federal and provincial tax authorities, administrative tribunals and the courts
  • Interpretation and opinions concerning income tax and the GST, HST and QST
  • Taxation regime for retirement plans and benefit plans
  • Development of international structures and international planning for importers and exporters of goods and services
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Professionals

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LAVERY AT A GLANCE

An independent law firm, offering the full range of legal services to business. 175 lawyers in Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa. Member of the World Services Group, an international network of service firms with offices in 120 countries.

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