Lawyer Profile
Maurice P. Chiasson
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Overview
With over 30 years of experience, Maurice provides strategic legal counsel across insolvency and restructuring, commodity tax, and corporate finance. He advises national and international clients, including financial institutions, government agencies, and major corporations, on high-stakes transactions, complex tax matters, and financial restructurings. Known for his practical approach and deep technical knowledge, Maurice helps clients navigate intricate legal and regulatory landscapes with confidence.
Extensive experience advising clients on insolvency and restructuring matters, guiding businesses, lenders, and creditors through complex financial challenges. He provides strategic counsel on restructurings, receiverships, and insolvency proceedings, helping clients navigate high-stakes situations with efficiency and clarity.
Recognized nationally for his expertise in commodity tax and tax litigation, Maurice assists clients, including lending institutions, government agencies, and major corporations, with navigating the complexities of goods and services tax (GST), customs, and provincial taxation. With over 30 years of experience, he provides practical, results-driven guidance on tax compliance, disputes, and regulatory matters.
Maurice regularly advises borrowers and lenders involved in sophisticated, time-sensitive financing transactions. His deep understanding of financial structures and regulatory frameworks enables him to help clients achieve their objectives while mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Member, Canadian Bar Association Member, Canadian Tax Foundation Associate Member, Canadian Progress Club Member, Sales and Commodity Tax Subsection, Canadian Bar Association Member, Insolvency Institute of Canada Chair, Finance Committee, Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Participant, GST-HST Leaders’ Forum, 2007 – present Director, Halifax Comedy Festival Society, 2009 – present Member, Canadian Insolvency Foundation, 2010 – present Member, Steering Committee, Amendments to the Nova Scotia Companies Act, 2002 – 2008
King’s Counsel, 2008 Best Lawyers 2026 Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax Best Lawyers 2023 Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax Best Lawyers 2021 Insolvency and Financial Restructuring Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Halifax Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2021, 2023 (Banking) Recipient, Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers, 2016 Best Lawyers, Banking and Finance Law, 2008 – 2010, 2013 – 2026 Best Lawyers, Insolvency and Financial Restructuring, 2012 – 2026 Best Lawyers, Tax Law, 2011 – 2026 Lexpert/American Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, 2008 & 2009 Lexpert rating, Asset Equipment Finance/ Leasing, 2012, 2014 – 2026 Lexpert rating, Banking & Financial Institutions, 2011, 2013 – 2026 Lexpert rating, Commodity Tax/Customs, 2013 – 2026 Lexpert rating, Corporate Commercial Law, 2012 – 2026 Lexpert rating, Corporate Mid-Market, 2008 – 2010, 2013 – 2026 Lexpert rating, Insolvency & Financial Restructuring, 2015 – 2026 Martindale-Hubbell rating: BV Distinguished®
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 1989 (NS); 2008 (NS)