Neil E. Bass

Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP

Neil E. Bass is a distinguished partner at Aird & Berlis LLP and a key member of both the Tax and Tax Controversy/Tax Litigation Groups. With a legal career spanning over three decades since his call to the Ontario Bar in 1990, Mr. Bass is highly acclaimed for his expertise in tax litigation and commodity taxation, including goods and services tax and harmonized sales tax (GST/HST), provincial sales tax (PST), and international customs duties.

Mr. Bass offers extensive experience in navigating complex interactions with various taxation authorities. He has successfully represented clients before key judicial bodies such as the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, Tax Court of Canada, Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal, as well as before provincial courts. His expertise extends especially to the real estate and development sector, financial services, corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border transactions.

Highly skilled in alternative dispute resolution and litigation, Neil E. Bass is known for his strategic approach and in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks. He served on the Canadian Bar Association/Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Joint Legislation Review Committee, contributing to the legislative process that amended the Canadian Excise Tax Act.

Mr. Bass is an active member of the CBA Commodity Tax Customs and Trade Section, the Tax Court Bench & Bar Committee, and the GST Leaders Forum, a practitioner network of Canada’s top GST/HST lawyers and accountants formed by the CPA.

His reputation as a leading lawyer in tax controversy and commodity tax is recognized by leading industry publications including International Tax Review, Best Lawyers, The Legal 500, and Chambers.

Year Called to Bar: 1990 (Ontario)
Phone: (416) 865-3071
Fax: (416) 863-1515
Email: [email protected]

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