Overview

Jacob Yau is a partner in the Toronto Tax Group of Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP. His practice spans tax advice and tax disputes. Jacob has extensive tax-litigation experience and has argued before the Tax Court of Canada and the Federal Court of Appeal. His contentious work includes income tax, excise tax and matters involving the general anti-avoidance rule. He also advises domestic and international clients on corporate tax, tax planning, business structuring, voluntary disclosures, tax compliance and audits. Beyond client work, Jacob has presented and participated in panels at tax conferences across Canada and has served as an editor of International Tax Planning by Federated Press. Davies welcomed him to the partnership in 2024 after he had developed his practice at another Canadian law firm. His current official profile lists Tax and Tax Disputes as his areas of expertise and provides direct Toronto contact details.

Practice Areas

• Tax
• Tax Disputes
• Tax Litigation
• Corporate Tax
• Tax Planning

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2016 (ON)