Julie D'Avignon

Julie D’Avignon stands as a pivotal figure in Calgary's legal landscape, leading the Tax Group with unparalleled expertise. Her practice is distinguished by deep involvement in tax advisement for mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, equity investments, and various financing transactions. Julie's proficiency shines in the resource and energy sector, where she navigates taxation complexities for oil and gas, mining, pipeline, and renewable energy endeavors, serving a diverse clientele that spans Canadian and global entities, non-profits, and private equity ventures.

Her professional footprint extends across several prestigious legal and fiscal associations, including memberships with the Law Societies of Alberta and British Columbia, and active participation in the International Fiscal Association. Julie's voice and insights enrich the Canadian Tax Foundation, where she frequently speaks and contributes, and her role on the editorial board of the Resource Sector Taxation Journal underscores her thought leadership in tax law.

Julie's commitment to community and professional growth is evident through her service on the CUPS Calgary Society board and her previous tenure as the legal director for the B.J. Hughes Foundation, focused on empowering entrepreneurial women. Her involvement in nurturing new business talent, notably through Mount Royal University's JMH Venture LaunchPad program, showcases her dedication to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship through pro bono guidance.

Julie's recent advisory work includes notable transactions such as Gran Tierra Energy Inc.'s significant private placement offering, the innovative partnership formation between Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. and Indigenous communities, and Lycos Energy Inc.'s strategic acquisition and financing. These accomplishments reflect her dynamic approach to navigating tax implications in complex deals.

Recognized as a top tax lawyer by Chambers Canada and Chambers Global, alongside her listing in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Julie's accolades are a testament to her expertise and influence in the field. Her scholarly contributions, including insightful analysis on hybrid note offerings and debt issuances in the Resource Sector Taxation Journal, further amplify her contributions to the legal and tax discourse.

Through speaking engagements, Julie shares her knowledge on critical issues like the Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, dissecting interest deductibility proposals, and exploring hybrid debt transactions, further establishing her as a leading authority in tax law. Her leadership and expertise not only advance Stikeman Elliott's stature in the legal community but also significantly contribute to the broader understanding of tax law and its implications in the corporate world.