Francesco
Gucciardo
Partner
Francesco is Co-Leader of the firm's Tax Group and a member of the Executive Committee and Mergers & Acquisitions Group. His practice focuses on corporate transactions for both public and private companies in the domestic and international sphere.
Francesco’s clients rely on his sophisticated knowledge of domestic and international tax to further their business objectives. A prolific writer and speaker, he stays current on emerging issues and proactively works to keep his clients informed of opportunities and potential challenges.
Francesco has extensive experience in areas of corporate mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and divestitures, divisive reorganizations, structured finance, income funds, REITs, structuring Canadian inbound investment, private equity investment, structuring executive compensation plans, partnership agreements and joint ventures. He frequently advises international clients on doing business in Canada.
Professional Involvement
Professional Activities
- Francesco has written articles and spoken at different venues regarding cross-border and domestic tax issues.
Memberships
- Co-Chair, Taxes Committee, International Bar Association
- Canadian Tax Foundation
- International Fiscal Association (U.S. and Canadian Branches)
- American Bar Association
Co-Author, "Chambers Tax Controversy 2025 Global Practice Guide (Canada Chapter)," May 2025.
Co-Author, "Chambers Tax Controversy 2024 Global Practice Guide (Canada Chapter)," May 2024.
Co-Author, "Equity Rollovers in Inbound Canadian Cross-Border M&A," Aird & Berlis LLP Capital Markets Bulletin, October 17, 2023.
Co-Author, “Think Canada for Global Projects and Global Expansion: Canadian Corporate and Tax Considerations for Foreign Expansion To and From Canada," Aird & Berlis LLP Capital Markets Bulletin, July 5, 2023.
Co-Author, "Chambers Tax Controversy 2023 Global Practice Guide (Canada Chapter)," June 2023.