Karen Perry

Karen Perry

Karen is an associate in Osler’s tax group. Her practice focuses on tax controversy, litigation and advisory services.

Karen has represented clients before various courts and has worked on files at the Tax Court of Canada, Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Canada. Karen routinely assists taxpayers navigating the audit and appeals process with the Canada Revenue Agency, litigation and judicial review processes through the courts, and treaty relief through Competent Authority. Karen has experience in tax disputes and tax planning, and advises on both domestic and international tax matters.

Prior to joining Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Karen was an associate with a national tax firm practicing in tax planning, tax controversy, and advisory services and worked in-house in the tax group of a major energy company.


Awards and Recognition

  • The Canadian Tax Foundation, McInnes Cooper Atlantic Student Paper Prize
  • Thompson Rivers University, Dean’s List
  • University of Calgary, Dean’s List

Community Involvement

  • Thompson Rivers University, Faculty of Law, Sessional Instructor, Basic Tax Law
  • Thompson Rivers University, Faculty of Law, Coach, National Sports Law Negotiation Competition

Credentials

Education

  • York University, LLM, Tax Law/Taxation
  • Thompson Rivers University, J.D.
  • University of Calgary, B.Comm Finance

Languages

  • English

Professional Affiliations

  • Law Society of Alberta
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Canadian Petroleum Tax Society