Matthew Orrell

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Matthew has a tax planning, tax litigation, and corporate practice. Having completed a judicial clerkship at the Tax Court of Canada, Matthew has gained considerable experience dealing with a range of tax issues, from complex tax structuring considerations to standard objections. He acts for clients in disputes against the Canada Revenue Agency, leveraging his experience at the Tax Court to carefully consider both sides of the matter. Matthew has gained significant experience advising First Nation individuals and their communities on a variety of tax matters and regularly presents on these topics. Passionate about tax law, Matthew has shared the knowledge gained by authoring several articles for the Tax Hyperion Expert Insight.

Matthew is active amongst his peers and within the community, co-teaching Corporate Transactions at Dalhousie Law and regularly presenting on a variety of tax and corporate topics, alongside other volunteer activities. Amongst his academic accomplishments, Matthew was selected to complete a judicial internship with Honourable Justice Raymond T. French at the New Brunswick Court of Appeal.

Matthew is a member of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society and the Canadian Bar Association. Aspiring to stay active in the community, Matthew supports a number of community initiatives and is a member of the Auction and Executive Committees for the UNICEF Water for Life Gala. A proud Cape Bretoner, Matthew enjoys spending time with family and friends, and maintains an active lifestyle cycling, running and playing sports.