Alvarez & Marsal Tax (A&M Tax), an affiliate of leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has expanded into Canada with the addition of managing directors Jocelyn Blanchet, Carla Hannemann, Nicole Le Dressay and Ines Pasagic. A&M Tax’s presence in Canada signals continued global growth. These dedicated M&A focused tax professionals will complement our already robust transaction capabilities coupled with broader tax advisory expertise.
Hannemann and Blanchet both have extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate and commercial transactions and tax advisory services. Blanchet is well-known within the private equity and venture capital communities as an esteemed practitioner and recognized for developing creative solutions in the most difficult or unusual situations. Hannemann is well known within the “Maple 8,” Canadian pension, public sector, sovereign wealth, investment board and fund community as a pragmatic and innovative advisor. Le Dressay and Pasagic are both experienced M&A tax practitioners, advising private equity funds and corporations.
“Jocelyn, Carla, Ines and Nicole’s joining marks the addition of another key jurisdiction in our global expansion plan and further strengthens our North American footprint,” Ernesto “Ernie” Perez, global practice leader of A&M Tax, said. “These professionals are a testament to the quality resources, capabilities and talent we are investing in every day. We prioritize having local resources to best serve our clients, and I look forward to future growth in this market segment.”
“A&M’s extensive experience with complex tax matters across jurisdictions, combined with the firm’s freedom from audit conflicts, provides a new advisory option for Canada,” Blanchet and Hannemann said. “As the volume of tax issues facing organizations undertaking M&A on a regular basis grows, we are well-positioned to help clients capitalize on their investment opportunities.”
“Given the global nature of investments, there is a continuing need for expertise in navigating the complexities of domestic and international tax laws and ensuring our clients are compliant with those laws during their transactions,” Adam Benson, managing director and U.S. leader of global transaction tax, said. “Our Canadian team advises a broad spectrum of Canadian institutional and corporate investors, helping them expertly navigate these complexities in a constantly evolving and increasingly challenging market environment.”
Prior to joining A&M, these Toronto-based tax managing directors were partners of KPMG. Blanchet was the national leader for KPMG’s M&A tax services practice and Hannemann was the head of KPMG Law’s M&A tax law and pensions and tax exempts practice in Canada.
