Atty. Daniel Lacelle
Daniel Lacelle is partner in the firm's Montréal office and is the office leader of the Tax Law Group. He practises in taxation law with particular emphasis on corporate and transactional taxation, including in relation to mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganization, infrastructure, debt and equity financing, foreign entities and aboriginal tax.
Mergers And Acquisitions Law & More Attorney · Serving Montreal, QC
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About Daniel Lacelle at a Glance
Daniel Lacelle is a tax and m&a attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Gowling WLG. Admitted to practice in Quebec, Canada. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Lacelle
- Daniel Lacelle is partner in the firm's Montréal office and is the office leader of the Tax Law Group
- He practises in taxation law with particular emphasis on corporate and transactional taxation, including in relation to mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganization, infrastructure, debt and equity financing, foreign entities and aboriginal tax
- He has acted for financial institutions, equity investors and other corporate entities with respect to public and private corporate financing (debt and equity), financial products and lease financing including cross-border transactions
- He practises in English and French
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Lacelle's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Lacelle handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Montreal.
Tax Law in Montreal
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Montreal
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Montreal
Practicing law in Quebec. Legal matters in Quebec are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montreal are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Quebec state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Quebec brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Quebec courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Montreal Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Montreal-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Montreal Choose Daniel Lacelle
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Lacelle's practice in the field of tax and m&a.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax and m&a, Daniel Lacelle can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Montreal
A Montreal-based practice means Daniel Lacelle attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel Lacelle Handles in Montreal
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