Faye is an experienced tax lawyer who helps her clients
understand their legal issues by demystifying complex legal concepts. She is a
creative problem solver and takes a communicative and empathetic approach in
her work. Her profound knowledge of tax trends and issues allows her to arrive
at the best possible outcomes for her clients.
Faye is a member of the firm’s Tax, Estates & Trusts and Tax
Controversy/Tax Litigation Groups. She advises in the areas of tax planning and
tax dispute work for high-net-worth individuals, as well as for business
structures, including private corporations, trusts and partnerships.
Faye previously practised at the Canada Revenue Agency, where
she worked as an Industry Specialist in the Income Tax Rulings Directorate and
as a National Avoidance Technical Advisor in the Abusive Tax Avoidance and
Technical Support Division. Having provided strategic and technical support to
government groups through these roles, including the Department of Justice and
the Department of Finance, Faye has developed extensive expertise in
understanding the operations of the CRA. This allows her to adeptly guide
clients through various levels of CRA communications and disputes. Her
comprehensive experience working with stakeholders across all levels of
government has also added to Faye’s thorough understanding of Canada’s tax
system.
