Background
Barsalou, Pierre W. was born on October 24, 1957 in Montreal, Quebec.
Barsalou, Pierre W. was born on October 24, 1957 in Montreal, Quebec.
University of Ottawa (Bachelor of Laws, 1979).
Worked at Barsalou Auger (Montreal, QU) specializing in Tax with Emphasis on Negotiation and Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1980, Quebec. 1989, Ontario.
Counsel, Tax Litigation Group, Federal Department of Justice, 1980-1990.
Tax Counsel, Federal Department of Finance, 1987-1989.
President, Canadian Bar Association, Tax Division, Quebec, 1991-1993. Author: "International Audits by Revenue Canada," Tax Executives Institute, Washington Conference, March 1995.
"Selected Tax Avoidance Doctrines," Canadian Tax Foundation, Annual Conference, Annual Conference, Toronto, November 1995. "The Treatment of Management Fees in a Domestic and International Context," Quebec Tax Association, October 1994.
"Preparing and Arguing Tax Appeals-Practical Tips," Canadian Tax Journal, February 1994.
Specializing in tax negotiation and litigation, income and sales tax assessment, objection and appeals. Particular emphasis for a number of large clients on transfer pricing and other international tax issues. With in-depth experience in tax dispute resolution and key contacts in government, our firm represents domestic and international clients before tax authorities, with a view of obtaining the best and most expedient resolution.
We often act as consultants to in-house counsel and large accounting firms as a result of our specialized expertise and contacts.
Member: College of Business Administration.