Benjamin Mann

Ben specializes in providing tax advice to corporations both within Canada and internationally, spanning various sectors. His expertise encompasses guiding clients through the tax implications of mergers and acquisitions, the formation and investments of private equity funds, corporate restructurings, and financing arrangements. He's also known for his work with Canadian and global financial institutions, offering insights into the tax considerations of diverse financial products.

Services Offered:

- Tax Advisory

Significant Engagements:

- Assisted George Weston in divesting its Weston Foods ambient bakery business to Hearthside Food Solutions, LLC for C$370 million.

- Facilitated the C$1.1 billion disposition of George Weston Foods' fresh and frozen bakery segments to FGF Brands Inc.

- Guided Brookfield Business Partners in securing a C$1.6 billion acquisition of Sagen MI Canada Inc., thereby consolidating ownership.

- Advised TMX Group on its C$165 million purchase of AST Investor Services Inc. (Canada) and AST Trust Company (Canada).

Accolades:

- Recognized as a rising talent in tax law by Best Lawyers in Canada for the years 2023-2024.

Insightful Contributions:

- Explored the interplay between tax incentives and environmental initiatives on March 23, 2021.

- Co-authored a detailed examination of taxing virtual currencies within Canada and OECD perspectives, featured in Wolters Kluwer International Tax Newsletter.

Noteworthy Recognitions:

- Named in the 2024 Best Lawyers guide and recognized by Best Lawyers in 2022 for his contributions to the field.

Academic and Professional Contributions:

- Ben has shared his knowledge as a guest lecturer on tax law at Ryerson University's Law & Business Clinic.

- His scholarly works include an analysis of Canada's General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR) and its application in tax planning, published in Trusts and Trustees, and a discussion on GAAR's application in surplus strip transactions for the OBA Taxation Newsletter.

- He has completed the CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course (Parts I and II) and is a distinguished member of the Canadian Tax Foundation.

Educational Background:

- Earned his JD from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law in 2015.

- Holds a BA from the University of Ottawa, obtained in 2012.

Bar Admission:

- Admitted to the Ontario Bar in 2016, Ben continues to influence the tax law landscape through his advisory services and academic contributions.