Michael Royal

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Michael Royal

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Overview

Michael is a partner and co-head of the Tax Group at Goodmans.

His practice focuses on all aspects of income taxation that arise in corporate and commercial transactions, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, financings, and corporate reorganizations. In addition to his transactional practice, he advises clients on structuring and implementing tax-efficient equity compensation plans.

Michael is recognized for his expertise in corporate tax by The Best Lawyers in Canada, The Legal 500 Canada, and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory as “Leading Lawyers to Watch”. He is also named a "Lawyer to Watch" in the Lexpert Special Edition: Finance and M&A and the Lexpert Special Edition: Insolvency and Restructuring. 

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Professional Affiliations

  • Law Society of Ontario
  • Canadian Tax Foundation
  • International Fiscal Association
  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Ontario Bar Association