Lawyer Profile
Michael Royal
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
His practice focuses on all aspects of income taxation that arise in corporate and commercial transactions, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, financings, and corporate reorganizations. In addition to his transactional practice, he advises clients on structuring and implementing tax-efficient equity compensation plans.
Michael is recognized for his expertise in corporate tax by The Best Lawyers in Canada, The Legal 500 Canada, World Tax, and featured in the 2025 edition of The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as “Leading Lawyers to Watch”. He has also been named a "Lawyer to Watch" in the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A and the Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring.
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2013 (ON)