Negotiating Experience and Expertise
Nowhere is negotiation and settlement more important than in the context of taxation disputes. Over his decades of experience, first as a commercial litigation partner at a leading Toronto law firm, and then as a sole practitioner, Patrick Schindler has developed a reputation as a civil, fair and effective negotiator. Patrick is known to overlook no opportunity to reach a settlement in his client’s best interests, thus avoiding costly and time consuming court proceedings. Patrick’s reputation provides credibility with tax counsel in the Department of Justice facilitating settlement of difficult tax cases.
Seasoned Advocacy
Where differences are irreconcilable and court proceedings are necessary, it is important that the tax litigator have the ability to cope with the complexities which abound in tax law and to present the client’s case articulately and effectively . It is recognized that experienced commercial litigators are more effective advocates in tax cases than tax advisors are. The Tax Court of Canada has commented on Patrick’s ability to "ably set out" his client’s case.
Recent Experience
- Successful appeal of the Canada Revenue Agency's denial of a taxpayer's claim for a non-capital loss deduction pursuant to s. 20(1)(j) of the Income Tax Act