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Spiegel Ryan is pleased to welcome Natalie Goulard as a partner in its tax litigation and dispute resolution team. Her arrival adds significant depth to the firm's already strong team, which is among the largest in Canada. Recognized for her high-level expertise and remarkable career, Ms. Goulard brings solid experience in managing complex tax matters. She specializes in the cutting-edge areas of transfer pricing and the General Anti-Avoidance Rule (GAAR).

Before joining Spiegel Ryan, Ms. Goulard held partnership positions at two national firms and served for over 20 years as senior legal counsel at the Department of Justice Canada. She is a leading authority on GAAR and the interpretation of tax laws and tax treaties.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Natalie Goulard to Spiegel Ryan,” said Paul Ryan. "Her in-depth knowledge and exceptional experience in complex tax litigation will be an invaluable asset to our clients and our team. Furthermore, her arrival comes at a very opportune moment, given the recent adoption of a new, broader version of the GAAR and the federal government's implementation of much stricter tax audit measures."

A recognized speaker and committed to teaching law, Ms. Goulard is also an active member of several professional associations. She holds an LL.B. and a B.A. in psychology from the University of Ottawa and is a member of the Quebec and Ontario Bar Associations. Ms. Goulard is also recognized in the legal community, having been ranked among the most reputable lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell, Lexology, and Canadian Legal Lexpert.

Her extensive experience and dedication to her clients and the legal profession make Natalie Goulard an exceptional asset to Spiegel Ryan's tax litigation team.