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Gautam Sharma

Associate

gsharma@bdplaw.com

Education:

University of Calgary, Juris Doctor, 2025

University of Toronto, Master of Arts, 2021

McGill University, Bachelor of Arts (First-Class Honours), 2018

Bar Admission: Ontario, 2026

Industries:
Aerospace, Agribusiness, food and beverage, Construction, Financial services, Government and Not For Profit, Life sciences, Oil and gas, Power, Real estate, Renewables and energy transition, Start-up and early-stage companies, Technology
Practice areas:
Corporate reorganizations, Mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions, Restructuring and insolvency, Tax, Tax litigation

Experience

Gautam’s focus is on:

  • Corporate and commercial tax structuring: advising on mergers and acquisitions, tax-deferred corporate reorganizations, business successions, commercial agreements, and arrangements.
  • Tax controversy and dispute resolution: representing clients in administrative and legal disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) including audits, objections, voluntary disclosures, and court appeals.
  • Cross-border and commodity tax: advising on indirect tax compliance in cross-border transactions, including GST/HST, PST, carbon tax, and fuel tax.

Prior to entering private practice, Gautam served as a judicial law clerk at the Federal Court in Ottawa, gaining invaluable insight into federal statutory interpretation, administrative decision-making, and procedural strategy. He is currently completing CPA Canada’s In-Depth Tax Program.

Professional involvement

Professional Associations: 

  • Member, Law Society of Ontario
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Member, Calgary Bar Association
  • Member, Canadian Tax Foundation
  • Member, Canadian Petroleum Tax Society
  • Member, International Fiscal Association