Ashutosh Gupta

Ash Gupta serves as a key partner and the guiding force behind Gowling WLG's National Tax Practice Group. His expertise spans a wide array of taxation areas, both within Canada and on an international scale.

Ash's professional journey has seen him play pivotal roles for fund sponsors, promoters, and investors involved in both domestic and cross-border fund initiatives. His guidance has been crucial in the formation of these funds and their subsequent investments. Moreover, Ash has lent his expertise to corporations looking to either enter the Canadian market through mergers and acquisitions or expand their operations globally.

His legal acumen extends to advising on intricate tax restructuring during insolvency and turnaround situations, devising innovative financial instruments that straddle the line between debt and equity, and overseeing transactions in public markets. Ash is also adept at orchestrating tax-efficient reorganizations for both private and public entities.

Ash's contributions to the field were recognized in 2014 when he received accolades from the International Tax Review, marking his involvement in significant North American financial and private equity deals as the lead Canadian counsel.

Having been called to the Bar in 1996 after graduating with an LLB from the University of Western Ontario, Ash has since become a respected member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association, and the Canadian Tax Foundation.

Ash is renowned for his thought leadership, frequently sharing his insights at national and international tax conferences. His practice areas cover a broad range, including infrastructure, energy, mining, corporate commercial, and private equity, highlighting his versatility and depth of knowledge in the field of tax law.

His dedication and prowess have not gone unnoticed, with continuous recognition from esteemed bodies such as Chambers Canada, Best Lawyers in Canada, and the International Tax Review. Ash's educational background also includes a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Toronto, grounding his legal expertise in a strong scientific understanding.