Laura is a tax partner in the Montréal office of Gowling WLG and the Canadian tax practice group leader. Her practice focuses on M&A, RWI, cross-border investment structures, corporate reorganizations and providing advice on national and multinational private equity funds. She also has much experience in the taxation of new technologies — in particular, of providers Gheorghiu of e-business, data center and blockchain technology solutions. Laura also advises on issues involving stock-option plans, employer payroll and pension obligations, Federal and Québec value-added taxes (GST/HST and QST) and Québec commodity taxes (in particular, with respect to fuel and alcohol). In the area of dispute resolution, she represents clients in dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec at the audit and notice of objection stages and prepares voluntary disclosures on income tax and sales tax issues.

Laura sits on the Executive Committee of the International Fiscal Association – Canada and is a frequent speaker and contributor in the international tax community. She is ranked in Chambers Canada for Tax