Karen Perry

Associate, Tax

Calgary

(403) 260-7036 

[email protected]

Bar Admission: Alberta, 2019 |

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Areas of Expertise

Karen’s 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 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 including transfer pricing, GAAR and tax avoidance, hybrid debt, rectification orders, and SR&ED.

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. Karen teaches Basic Tax Law as a Sessional Instructor and coaches students competing in the National Sports Law Negotiation through Thompson Rivers University, Faculty of Law.

Areas of Expertise

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

Osler is a leading business law firm practising internationally from offices across Canada and in New York. Our clients include industry and business leaders in all segments of the market and at various stages in the growth of their businesses. We have built our reputation on our commitment to our clients' success and the experience, expertise and collaborative approach for which we are recognized. We believe that our success is a reflection of our clients' success.