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Tyler Brent

Associate Admitted to the Ontario Bar: 2018
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Tyler takes pride in navigating complex legislation to ensure his clients optimize their tax positions and secure measurable, meaningful outcomes.

As a member of the firm's Tax Group, Tyler's practice includes personal and corporate tax planning, corporate reorganizations, M&A and litigation. Tyler's experience as a Chartered Professional Accountant means he has first-hand experience with tax and accounting matters. With an eye for detail and the ability to concisely explain complex issues, Tyler earns the trust of his clients by managing their issues diligently and resourcefully.

Tyler also serves as a director for FuturFund Canada Inc., a not-for-profit organization that focuses on improving financial literacy for Canadian youth.

Tyler joined Aird & Berlis as an associate after summering and articling with the firm. Tyler previously worked at a major Canadian accounting firm.

Awards & Recognition

  • H. George McKenzie Scholarship in Taxation, Queen's University, June 2017
  • Law Prize in Corporate Taxation, Queen's University, June 2017
  • Law Prize in Advanced Corporate Law, Queen's University, June 2016

Professional Involvement

Memberships

  • Canadian Tax Foundation
  • Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association

Insights

Publications Article Feb 14, 2020 Alta Energy: Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal Rules That Treaty Shopping is Not Abusive
Publications Article Nov 13, 2018 Cameco Corporation v. The Queen: A Lesson in Sham and Canadian Transfer Pricing Adjustments
Insights TheSpotlight Apr 20, 2018 U.S. Court of Appeals Finds That the Lines Remain Blurred
Publications Article Jan 16, 2018 Canadian Securities Administrators to Consider Disclosure-Based Regulatory Approach after U.S. Rescinds the “Cole Memorandum”
Publications Article Oct 26, 2017 Canadian Securities Exchange and OTC Markets Group Announce Strategic Alliance to Attract Foreign Issuers to North America
Publications Article Oct 26, 2017 TSX, TSX-V and CSA Clarify Their Positions on Listed Entities with Ties to U.S. Marijuana Market

Education

  • JD, Queen's University, 2017
  • International Law and Legal Studies, University of Groningen, 2016
  • HBA (Accounting), Ivey Business School at Western University, 2009
  • BA (Honours Business Administration), Western University, 2009

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