Robert has extensive experience in a wide variety of transactions and tax planning matters, including cross-border and domestic mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and restructurings, corporate finance, international tax and trusts.
He is also an experienced tax litigator. Robert is an adjunct professor of tax law at McGill University’s Faculty of Law and the Faculty of Law at the University of Toronto, and a sought-after speaker and writer on tax topics. He has spoken frequently at the Canadian Tax Foundation’s Annual Conference, the Annual Conference of the Canadian Branch of the International Fiscal Association and many other professional venues.
Representative Work
- J.D. Irving Limited
J.D. Irving Limited in its successful appeal of Revenu Québec’s reassessments
- Homburg Invest, Inc.
Homburg Invest, Inc. in connection with its $3 billion debt restructuring and recapitalization under the CCAA
- Homburg Canada Real Estate Investment in connection with its $160 million initial public offering and listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange
J.D. Irving Limited in its successful appeal of Revenu Québec’s reassessments
Homburg Invest, Inc. in connection with its $3 billion debt restructuring and recapitalization under the CCAA
Awards and Recognition
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Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Business Lawyers: Recognized in Tax
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Corporate Tax; Estate & Personal Tax Planning – Estate Litigation; Estate & Personal Tax Planning – Estate & Tax Planning
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The Lexpert Guide to the Leading US/Canada Cross-Border Corporate Lawyers in Canada: Recognized in Corporate Tax
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Best Lawyers in Canada: Recognized in Tax Law and Trusts and Estates
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International Tax Review: Recognized in General Corporate Tax as a Notable Practitioner
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Who’s Who Legal: Recognized in Corporate Tax – Advisory, Tax – Controversy, Recognized in Thought Leaders: Corporate Tax, Controversy; Corporate Tax, Advisory and Controversy (International) and Corporate Tax (Canada)
Media Mentions
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Osler News November 14, 2025
Osler recognized as a Tier 1 firm in ITR’s World Tax 2026
Osler is proud to be recognized by International Tax Review for its leading national Tax and Tax Controversy practice in the 2026 edition...
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Osler News October 1, 2025
Osler lawyers recognized in Lexpert Special Edition: Restructuring and Insolvency 2025
Osler is proud to announce that 23 of our lawyers are recognized in the Lexpert Special Edition: Restructuring and Insolvency 2025. This prestigious...
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Osler News August 25, 2023
Osler recognized as a Tier 1 firm in ITR’s World Tax Guide 2024
Osler is proud to once again be recognized as a Tier 1 firm in the 2024 edition of the International Tax Review’s World Tax guide. Additionally, 19...
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Osler News April 19, 2023
42 Osler lawyers recognized by Lexpert as leaders in Finance and M&A
Osler is proud to announce 42 of our lawyers have been recognized as leaders in the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A 2023.
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Credentials
Education
- McGill University, B.C.L.
- University of Toronto, M.A.
- Concordia University, B.A.
Languages
- English
- French
Professional Affiliations
- Canadian Tax Foundation
- International Fiscal Association
- Canadian Association of Law Teachers
- Association de planification fiscale et financière
- American Bar Association
