
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Arbitrators

Zvi Halpern-Shavim
- Phone416-863-2355
- Email[email protected]
- Profilewww.blakes.com
Work Department
Tax
Position
Zvi's practice involves all areas of sales and commodity tax, with a focus on planning and dispute resolution in connection with VAT, GST/HST, excise taxes, customs duties, tariffs and other trade remedies. He regularly advises clients regarding structuring of import/export arrangements, valuation methodology, tariff classification, import/export restrictions, and various aspects of Canada's bilateral and multilateral trade agreements. Zvi provides compliance, planning, audit and tax dispute expertise in complex and/or novel areas including financial services, natural resources, cross-border arrangements, P3 projects, cryptocurrencies, medical, pharmaceutical and agribusiness.
Memberships
Zvi is a member of the executive committee of the Canadian Bar Association, Commodity Tax, Customs and Trade Section, and is an active member of the Ontario Bar Association. He is also an active member of the Canadian Finance and Leasing Association Tax Committee.