Jacob combines technical tax expertise and strategic thinking to help his clients navigate complex tax disputes. He has argued before the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal on matters ranging from income tax, excise tax, and the general anti-avoidance rule (GAAR) and he has successfully resolved numerous cases before trial. He has also argued before the Federal Court of Canada on judicial review applications and the Ontario Superior Court (Commercial List) on orders for rectification and commercial disputes. Clients look to Jacob for guidance on voluntary disclosures, tax compliance, audits, objections and appeals. He advises both domestic and international clients on corporate tax, tax planning, M&A, business structuring and reorganizations. In the Chambers Canada guide, one client referred to him as “knowledgeable, professional … and dedicated to the client and task. Obviously, and lucky for us, he is a man who takes no prisoners.” Jacob is an active publisher and speaker and is an editor of Federated Press’ International Tax Planning.
