Skip Navigation

About Lance

Lance advises clients on a broad range of income tax matters, with a particular focus on the tax considerations arising from complex corporate and commercial transactions, and in particular REIT transactions. His practice encompasses corporate tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and corporate finance.

Over the course of his career, Lance has had particular experience in real estate, financial services and investment fund taxation, working with asset managers, wealth managers, private equity firms and REITs on tax planning tailored to their businesses and transactions.

Lance brings a well-rounded perspective from his background in both private practice and government. Before joining Blakes, he was a partner in the tax law practice of a global professional services firm, and he previously served as an Appeals Officer with the Canada Revenue Agency.
Professional Activities

Lance is a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation, the Law Society of Ontario and the Canadian Bar Association.

Education
Admitted to the Ontario Bar – 2014
JD (Hon.), Western University – 2013
BA (Hon.), Economics and Political Science, University of Windsor – 2010
More insights

Save Profile

Select sections to customize your PDF

Cancel