Atty. Ian Gamble
Ian Gamble is tax counsel in Canada. He represents public and private clients in the mining, forestry, telecommunications, oil & gas, energy, real estate, and marine sectors.
Tax Law Attorney · Serving Vancouver, BC
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About Ian Gamble at a Glance
Ian Gamble is a tax attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Thorsteinssons LLP. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law, Vancouver (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law, Vancouver (Canada) (2024). Serves clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ian Gamble
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Cross-border structures and financing
- Foreign affiliates
- M&A transactions
- Flow-through shares
- Partnership and trust structures
- Tax opinions
- Executive compensation
- Cross-border withholding taxes
- Natural resource levies
- CRA audit defense
- Tax litigation
EDUCATION
- McGill University, Bachelor of Science (1981 – 1985, Honors)
- University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Laws (1985 – 1988, Prize in Corporate Taxation)
- Articles, Stikeman Elliott, Toronto, Ontario (1988 – 1989)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES & MEMBERSHIPS
- Co-Author, The Foreign Affiliate Rules (Wolters Kluwer)
- Author, Taxation of Canadian Mining (Carswell)
- Former Editor-in-Chief, International Tax Journal and Resource Sector Taxation Journal (Federated Press)
- Former adjunct professor of corporate and international tax, Faculty and School of Law, University of British Columbia
- Contributor to tax-related publications and conferences
- Former member Executive Committee and Board of Governors, Canadian Tax Foundation
- Former member of International Fiscal Association
- Called to the Bar in British Columbia and Ontario
Practice Areas Explained
Ian Gamble's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ian Gamble handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Vancouver.
Tax Law in Vancouver
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Vancouver
Practicing law in British Columbia. Legal matters in British Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vancouver are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate British Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in British Columbia 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 British Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Vancouver Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Vancouver-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 Vancouver Choose Ian Gamble
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 Ian Gamble's practice in the field of tax.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Ian Gamble's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Vancouver
A Vancouver-based practice means Ian Gamble attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Ian Gamble Handles in Vancouver
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