Overview

For over 40 years, he has advised in a wide range of fields, including tax, corporate, criminal, constitutional and environmental law. He has particular expertise and success in representing clients in class actions and mass tax appeals.

Guy’s strategic counsel and fearless advocacy skills have established him as a leader in his field. He is ranked in Band 1 in Chambers Canada for Dispute Resolution: Québec and Tax: Litigation.

In 2014, he was awarded the Tax Court of Canada Medal in recognition of his services to the Tax Court.

Acted for EDF Renewables Canada Inc. in a tax appeal before the Tax Court of Canada to determine if three wind-farm facilities in Québec constitute inventory or capital property for tax purposes.

Representing a high-net-worth individual before the Tax Court of Canada in a dispute involving foreign exchange forward contracts in what is commonly referred to as "straddle" trading.

Acting on behalf of confidential clients in a challenge of multiple search warrants executed in multiple locations by the Québec's Revenue Agency in the context of an investigation being jointly conducted with the Sûreté du Québec, the provincial police force. The case was heard by the Superior Court of Québec, the Court of Appeal of Québec and is now before the Supreme Court of Canada.

Representing a private equity group before the Tax Court of Canada in connection with a dispute involving foreign exchange forward contracts in what is commonly referred to as "straddle" trading undertaken by a substantial number of taxpayers.

Acted on a pro bono basis for the Canadian Civil Liberties Association as intervener in Loyola High School v. Attorney General of Quebec, 2015 SCC 12, where the Supreme Court of Canada had to determine, in the context of a mandatory pedagogical program, the proper balance between the objectives of promoting tolerance and respect for difference, on the one hand, and the religious freedom of the members of a particular community, on the other hand. The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously adopted the position advocated by the CCLA on the collective aspects of freedom of religion.

Practice Areas

• Administrative Law
• Civil Litigation
• Taxation Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1976 (QC); 1983 (ON)