Fasken Martineau hires new tax partner in Toronto

Fasken Martineau, a leading international business law and litigation firm, announced today that[private] Christopher Steeves has joined as a partner with the firm’s Tax group.

Prior to joining Fasken Martineau, Chris managed the tax practice of another major Canadian law firm in Toronto.

“Chris’ decision to join our firm is a great boost to our busy tax practice in Toronto. Chris is widely recognized for his expertise in tax law and he brings great leadership skills,” said Wally Palmer, the firm’s managing partner in Ontario.

Best Lawyers in Canada has recognized Chris as one of Canada’s leading tax lawyers. PLC Which Lawyer? also recommends Chris in Ontario, noting his strong focus on advising on the tax issues arising out of cross border transactions for clients across a broad range of industries.

Chris brings more than 15 years of experience with a wide array of tax matters, including business structures and tax planning, international tax and cross-border issues, securities and corporate finance, transfer pricing, and tax disputes. He also has significant experience with the financial services sector and public-private partnership (P3) projects.

Chris completed both his undergraduate degree and his law degree at Queen’s University.[/private] About Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

Fasken Martineau, which ranks among the three largest law firms in Canada, is a leading international business law and litigation firm. With over 650 lawyers, the firm has offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Québec City, London, Paris and Johannesburg. For additional information, please visit the firm’s website at www.fasken.com.