Al Meghji

Partner and Head of Tax Controversy Practice at Osler

Recognized as Canada’s foremost tax litigation counsel, Al Meghji brings unparalleled expertise and strategic insight to the field of tax controversy. Leading the renowned tax group at Osler, Al’s practice stands among Canada’s largest and most sophisticated tax practices, consistently setting benchmarks in the industry.

With a track record of success in complex tax litigation across various courts, Al has served as lead counsel in many of Canada’s most significant tax cases. His unmatched appearances before the Supreme Court of Canada have led to landmark decisions such as:

Shell Canada: The leading authority on economic substance and tax avoidance.
Canada Trustco: Defined the scope of the Canadian General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR).
GlaxoSmithKline: The Supreme Court’s first and only case on transfer pricing.

Al continues to be a trailblazer in transfer pricing litigation, representing clients in pivotal cases including General Electric, McKesson Canada Corporation, and most recently, Cameco Corporation. His legal brilliance and success make him a trusted advisor and advocate for businesses dealing with complex tax disputes and transfer pricing matters.

Al’s leadership in tax controversy not only shapes tax law in Canada but also solidifies his role as a cornerstone of the Canadian tax litigation landscape.

Year Called to Bar: 1990 (ON); 1995 (AB)

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