Margaret Nixon

Margaret Nixon, a partner within the Tax Group, specializes in tax controversy and litigation. She adeptly represents both corporations and individuals in their disputes against the Canada Revenue Agency and provincial tax entities. Margaret's track record includes successful representations across various judicial levels, including the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal, addressing a wide spectrum of tax issues from transfer pricing and tax treaties to shareholder benefits.

Her role as a Canadian branch reporter for the International Fiscal Association Congress in Madrid on dispute resolution in international tax matters underscores her expertise and international recognition.

Margaret is actively involved with several professional organizations, including the Canadian Tax Foundation and the International Fiscal Association, highlighting her commitment to the legal community. Her experience includes serving as a judge at the prestigious Donald G.H. Bowman National Tax Moot.

Before her current role at Stikeman Elliott, Margaret's journey included positions at another major Canadian law firm and a law firm affiliated with a leading professional services firm, showcasing her depth of experience in tax law.

Margaret's academic credentials are solid, holding a J.D. from the University of Toronto and an Honours B.Sc. from Trent University, with her legal practice in Ontario commencing in 2004.

Her recent casework features significant legal challenges, including a Federal Court application by the Canada Revenue Agency to compel document production, and appeals involving the characterization of gains and the deductibility of transaction expenses.

Her accolades include recognition in Chambers Canada, Chambers Global, and The Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading lawyer in Tax Litigation, attesting to her standing in the legal field.

Margaret has contributed to tax law scholarship, co-authoring analyses on the Large Corporation Rules and tax litigation topics, and has been vocal about new arguments and issues in tax litigation through various publications and legal posts.

Her engagement extends to speaking at key industry conferences, discussing topics like GAAR, tax court processes, and current cases in tax law, further establishing her as a thought leader in tax litigation and controversy.