Atty. Brian J. Kearl
Brian Kearl is a Partner in Linmac’s Tax Group in Calgary. Prior to joining Linmac, he was a partner at an International law firm.
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Brian J. Kearl is a tax attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Linmac LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Brian Kearl is a Partner in Linmac’s Tax Group in Calgary
- Prior to joining Linmac, he was a partner at an International law firm
- Brian advises on complex tax matters with a particular focus on high net worth individuals, private companies, mergers and acquisitions, private equity fund formations and transactions, corporate reorganizations, cross-border investments and financings, and Indigenous business development
- Brian works with business owners, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and Indigenous organizations, delivering strategic tax advice across sophisticated domestic and international transactions
- He is regularly engaged on large-scale, multi-party mandates
- Recognized for both his technical depth and commercial judgment, Brian is a trusted advisor on high-stakes matters where tax considerations are central to overall deal strategy
- He is a frequent speaker at leading industry conferences and a contributor to publications addressing complex and evolving tax issues, including corporate reorganizations, GAAR, Indigenous investment structures, and cross-border planning
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Why local counsel matters in Alberta
Practicing law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Calgary are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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