John Sorensen

John A. Sorensen stands as a prominent figure within Gowling WLG's Toronto office, where he leads the Business Law Department alongside his duties on the Toronto office management committee and his active role in the firm's Tax Group. His expertise and leadership have garnered recognition from prestigious entities like Chambers Canada, Best Lawyers in Canada, International Tax Review, and Lexpert, reflecting his standing in the legal community.

Operating as a partner, Sorensen is renowned for his adept handling of tax-related matters, providing clients with sage advice and efficient solutions to complex tax issues. He specializes in navigating income tax and GST/HST disputes through both the audit and appeal processes, and his proficiency extends to courtroom advocacy. Beyond dispute resolution, his practice covers a range of tax planning and compliance areas, including voluntary disclosures and applications for taxpayer relief, rectification, rescission, and remission orders.

An active participant in the broader tax law community, Sorensen frequently contributes his insights to seminars and publications for organizations such as the Canadian Tax Foundation and the International Fiscal Association. His editorial and authorial contributions to significant tax law publications, including the latest editions of "Taxation of Private Corporations and Their Shareholders" and "Tax Disputes in Canada: the Path Forward," underscore his thought leadership in the field.

Sorensen's commitment to the tax law community is further evidenced by his roles on the board of governors of the Canadian Tax Foundation and as chair of the Advocates' Society's tax litigation section. Additionally, his involvement in the educational sphere, as a faculty member of the Osgoode Hall LL.M. program in tax law, demonstrates his dedication to nurturing the next generation of tax law professionals.

His practice areas are focused on Tax Dispute Resolution and Tax Law, areas where his extensive experience and strategic approach enable him to deliver outstanding results for his clients.

Sorensen's educational background is as diverse as it is impressive, holding degrees in law from Osgoode Hall Law School, including an LLM in Taxation and a JD, as well as degrees in music from McGill University and St. Francis Xavier University. This unique combination of legal and musical education contributes to his holistic approach to legal problem-solving and client advocacy.

A member of the Canadian Bar Association, Canadian Tax Foundation, International Fiscal Association, and The Advocates' Society, John A. Sorensen exemplifies the qualities of a leading legal expert and educator in the field of tax law.