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Claire M.C. Kennedy

Senior Advisor, Clients and Industries

Senior Advisor, Clients and Industries |

T: 416.777.6150

Toronto

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T: 416.777.6150


Toronto

  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Recent Experience
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services
  • Recent Experience
  • Recent Recognition
  • Insights, News & Events
  • Related Services

Claire Kennedy helps clients solve some of their most complex tax and business problems. She is recognized as one of Canada's leading lawyers in tax and transfer pricing and represents large taxpayers during audits and disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency. She is also a seasoned board director and a professional engineer.

Claire is a frequent speaker on tax and transfer pricing topics and serves on the Executive of the International Fiscal Association's Canadian branch. She is an officer of the International Bar Association's Taxes Committee, led the IBA's responses to the OECD's BEPS project and has taught corporate tax at the Faculty of Law at Queen's University. Claire was law clerk to the late Honourable Mr. Justice Charles D. Gonthier of the Supreme Court of Canada.

As Lead Director of the Bank of Canada, Claire brings her governance and industry expertise to the board of the nation's central bank. She is also a director of Alamos Gold Inc. and Chair of the Board of Neo Performance Materials Inc. Claire received her ICD.D designation from the Institute of Corporate Directors and has completed the Making Corporate Boards More Effective program at Harvard Business School and the Advanced Management Program at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.

Claire was appointed to the University of Toronto's Governing Council in 2012 and has served as Chair since July 1, 2017. She is a member of the Dean's Advisory Committee at Rotman and has been extensively involved at UofT's Faculty of Engineering. She is past President of the Engineering Alumni Association and founder and Chair of its Biz Skule™ committee.

In 2015, Claire received the Citizenship Award from the Professional Engineers of Ontario. In 2016, Claire participated in the True Patriot Love expedition to climb Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica, with a combined soldier and civilian team and raised record funds.

Education

University of Toronto, B.A.Sc., 1989 Queen's University, LLB, 1994 University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Advanced Management Program, 2019 

Bar Admissions

Ontario, 1996

Recent Experience

OrderDynamics Corporation, in its acquisition by TECSYS Inc.
Longview Aviation Capital Corp., in its acquisition of the Dash 8 program from Bombardier Inc.
SunEdison Canada in its CCAA proceedings, which together with the bankruptcy proceedings of its US parent, SunEdison Inc., represents one of the largest restructurings in the solar energy industry.
Crocodile Gold Corp., (TSX) in its combination with Newmarket Gold Inc. (TSXV) pursuant to a court approved plan of arrangement for approximately $185 million.
The Special Committee of Silver Bullion Trust, in its conversion to an Exchange Traded Fund in partnership with Purpose Investments Inc.
The Special Committee of Central GoldTrust, in Sprott Asset Management's $1-billion hostile takeover bid for all the outstanding Units of Central GoldTrust.
The Special Committee of Silver Bullion Trust, in Sprott Asset Management's $62-million hostile takeover bid for all the outstanding Units of Silver Bullion Trust.
SurfEasy Inc., in its acquisition by Opera Software.
SunEdison DG Operating Holdings-2, LLC, in its acquisition of seven Ontario-based rooftop solar energy electricity generating projects.
Glencore International, in its acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Viterra for approximately $6.1 billion by way of a plan of arrangement and the sale of certain assets of Viterra to each of Agrium and Richardson International for aggregate proceeds of approximately $2.6 billion.
Xstrata Coal, in its $147-million acquisition of First Coal Corporation.
Canadian counsel to a US-based international solar developer, with over 400 operational sites worldwide, including M&A transactions and groundmount and roofmount development projects.
Sino-Forest Corporation, a commercial forest plantation operator in China formerly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, on all Canadian matters relating to or resulting from allegations that have been made against it and certain of its directors and officers since June, 2011. 
A pharmaceutical company in a transfer pricing matter.
A U.S. based services company in a competent authority proceeding on a transfer pricing matter.
Canadian based technology company in international tax and transfer pricing matters.
Sociedad Punta del Cobre S.A.(Pucobre), a Chilean copper producer, in its proposed acquisition of Explorator Resources for $80 million by way of plan of arrangement.
Synacor, Inc., in its acquisition of Carbyn.
Blue Ant Media Inc., in its acquisition of Canadian broadcaster High Fidelity HDTV and its four premium high definition channels – Oasis HD, eqhd, radX and HIFI HD.
Blue Ant Media Inc., in its acquisition of Canadian broadcaster GlassBOX Television Inc. and the Travel+Escape, Bite TV and AUX TV specialty channels.
A U.S. headquartered retailer in the establishment of multiple business lines in Canada including transfer pricing of goods, services and IP.
A foreign renewable energy developer on tax and transfer pricing matters, including aboriginal taxation, for Canadian projects.
A U.S. based technology company on the acquisition of a Canadian software business.
A U.S. based financial services firm on the acquisition of a Canadian business.
A Canadian apparel distributor on the importation of goods and brand licensing from a related party.
SMART Technologies Inc., in its initial public offering of 38,830,000 Class A Subordinate Voting Shares in the United States and Canada, for gross proceeds of US$660 million.
Intrafinity Inc., doing business as SharpSchool, in the acquisition of substantially all of its assets by West Corporation.

Recent Recognition

Chambers Canada
Tax
Chambers Global "The World's Leading Lawyers for Business"
Canada, Tax
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Consistently Recommended, Corporate Tax
Best Lawyers in Canada
Recognized as one of Canada's leading Tax lawyers
Expert Guides
Recognized as one of the world's leading Women in Business Law - Transfer Pricing
Recognized as one of the world's leading Tax Advisers
International Tax Reviews Women in Tax Leaders
Recognized as one of Canada's leading Women in Tax
Who's Who Legal: Canada
Recognized as a leading lawyer in the area of Corporate Tax
Who's Who Legal: Corporate Tax
Recognized as one of the world's leading corporate tax lawyers: Advisory and Controversy
Who's Who Legal: The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers
Recognized as a leading lawyer in the area of corporate tax
World Tax
Ranked, Highly Regarded and Tax Leader, Women in Tax
World Transfer Pricing
Ranked, Highly regarded, Transfer pricing

Insights, News & Events

2020
Dec
08
       

Event

Bennett Jones Fall 2020 Economic Outlook: Time for a Reboot

Speaking Engagements

Claire Kennedy Moderates Disruptors & Dilemmas – The View from 2025

November 10, 2020
       

Speaking Engagements

Claire Kennedy on Dealing With Boardrooms at In-House Lawyers Summit

October 27, 2020
       
2020
Oct
15
       

Event

A USMCA Roundtable: The Perspective from Canada and Mexico

Announcements

Bennett Jones' Transfer Pricing Leaders 2021

October 02, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Women in Tax Leaders 2021

October 02, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones' World Tax Leaders 2021

October 02, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones is Recognized in Chambers Canada 2021

September 10, 2020
       

Articles

Canadian Accountant on Me Too Defeats You Too in Tax Court

August 26, 2020
       

Blog

Me Too Defeats You Too in Tax Court

August 24, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones Business Law Talks Podcast on Spotify and iTunes

July 09, 2020
       

Podcast

A Way Forward: Energy Industry Ready to Fuel Canada's Recovery

July 08, 2020
       
2020
Jun
09
       

Event

Bennett Jones Spring 2020 Economic Outlook: Charting a Path for Canada

Blog

Managing the Tax Residency of Foreign Affiliates in the Face of the COVID-19 Restrictions

May 25, 2020
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2020

February 13, 2020
       

Blog

The Resilience and Agility of Women in Leadership

November 04, 2019
       

In the News

CTV News on True Patriot Love's Captain Nichola Goddard Reception

October 30, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones' Women in Tax Leaders 2020

October 01, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones' World Tax Leaders 2020

October 01, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones' World Transfer Pricing Leaders 2020

October 01, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones' Leading Lawyers in Chambers Canada 2020

September 19, 2019
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2019

February 14, 2019
       

Blog

New GST/HST Rules Enacted for Fund Management Fee Arrangements

January 09, 2019
       

Blog

Redefining Women in Leadership Through Canadian Values

November 02, 2018
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones in Who’s Who Legal: Canada 2018

November 01, 2018
       

Blog

The Canadian Senate to Review Bill C-21 for Enhanced Canada-U.S. Cross-Border Cooperation

July 20, 2018
       

Announcements

Bank of Canada Board of Directors

June 28, 2018
       

In the News

Claire Kennedy and Lt Gen Christine Whitecross in The Lawyers Daily

May 24, 2018
       

Speaking Engagements

IFA Canada - Recent Canadian Developments

May 15, 2018
       
2018
Apr
30
       

Event

Canadian Lieutenant-General Christine Whitecross on Leadership in the 21st Century

Toronto

In the News

Claire Kennedy in Lexpert on Tax Reform and Cross-Border Commerce

February 21, 2018
       

Announcements

Claire Kennedy Appointed Managing Partner Clients and Industries

February 07, 2018
       

In the News

Claire Kennedy on Key Tax Cases in Law Times

January 29, 2018
       

In the News

Claire Kennedy Helps Neo Performance Open TSX

December 15, 2017
       

In the News

Queen's Law Congratulates Claire Kennedy on WXN Top 100

December 08, 2017
       

In the News

Canadian Lawyer on Claire Kennedy: Canada's Most Powerful Women

November 29, 2017
       

Announcements

Claire Kennedy One of Canada’s Most Powerful Women

November 22, 2017
       

Announcements

Claire Kennedy and Anu Nijhawan ITRs Women in Tax Leaders

September 25, 2017
       

In the News

Claire Kennedy in Bloomberg on Voluntary Disclosures Program

June 14, 2017
       

Blog

No Appeal of BP Canada Decision on Working Papers, Announces CRA

June 05, 2017
       

Announcements

Claire Kennedy Begins Term as Chair of U of T's Governing Council on July 1

June 01, 2017
       

In the News

Precedent on Claire Kennedy's True (Antarctic) Patriot Love

May 30, 2017
       

In the News

Claire Kennedy on Cover of Lexpert on Tax Competition

May 05, 2017
       

In the News

Claire Kennedy and Philip Ward in ABA Tax Times

May 03, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

Claire Kennedy to Co-Chair IFA Canadian Branch Spring Seminar

April 25-26, 2017
       

Blog

On the Ice with Artificial Intelligence

April 21, 2017
       

Blog

No Routine Access by CRA to Tax Working Papers Rules the Federal Court of Appeal

April 05, 2017
       

Announcements

Four Bennett Jones Practices Ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global 2017

March 16, 2017
       

Speaking Engagements

International Compliance Professional Association EU Conference 2017

March 12-15, 2017
       

Articles

Rio Tinto Alcan v. The Queen: Welcome Expansion of the Canadian Tax Deductibility of M&A Transaction Expenses

February 2017
       

Blog

Is Your Customs Compliance BEPS Ready?

February 08, 2017
       

In the News

Claire Kennedy in Bloomberg on Transfer Pricing and Voluntary Disclosure

December 13, 2016
       

Blog

What Trump's Tax Plan Means For Canada

November 15, 2016
       

Blog

Tax Uncertainty Hinders Global Growth: Business Survey Launched

October 25, 2016
       

Blog

Tax Court Allows Deduction for Advisory Fees in M&A Transaction

July 22, 2016
       

In the News

Claire Kennedy in Bloomberg: CIT Interest Income Case in Canada Tax Court

July 22, 2016
       

In the News

Claire Kennedy in Bloomberg on Rio Tinto Canada Tax Case

July 22, 2016
       

In the News

Claire Kennedy and Robert McCue on the BEPS Effect

June 15, 2016
       

In the News

University of Toronto on Claire Kennedy's True Patriot Love

March 23, 2016
       

In the News

Claire Kennedy in Bloomberg on Transfer Pricing and Tax Breaks

March 22, 2016
       

In the News

Claire Kennedy on Cover of The Lawyers Weekly: Antarctic Expedition

February 22, 2016
       

In the News

National Post: Claire Kennedy Braves Antarctic Peak in Support of Mental Health

February 17, 2016
       

Speaking Engagements

International Tax Planning For Canadians in a World of Changing Rules

February 09, 2016
       

Announcements

Bennett Jones' Claire Kennedy and True Patriot Love in Antarctica

February 01, 2016
       

Related Services

Private Equity & Investment Funds
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Energy
Tax
Power & Renewables
Climate Change
Tax Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Retail, Consumer & Luxury Law
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