Louise R. Summerhill

A creative thinker and natural problem solver, Louise continuously looks for new ways to approach and resolve her clients’ tax issues. Her technical expertise and knowledge of her clients’ businesses leads to solutions others may not see. When she takes matters to court, her strong advocacy skills are evident in her straightforward yet detailed presentation of the facts.

Louise is a member of the firm's Tax Group, Co-Chair of the Tax Litigation Group, and member of the Charity and Not-for-Profit Law Group. She practises almost exclusively in the area of tax litigation. She provides support and advocacy at the audit stage, through the objection procedure and in court if necessary. Louise also has extensive experience advising clients on transfer pricing, goods and services tax, provincial tax and federal income tax and charity law issues.

She has appeared in the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Ontario Superior Court and the Ontario Court of Appeal. Louise was formerly the Chair of the Student Committee for the firm and Co-Chair of the firm's Women's Initiative.

Louise has been with Aird & Berlis since summering with the firm in 1987.