Atty. John M. Campbell

Atty. John M. Campbell

John Campbell practises taxation law, advising clients on domestic and international income tax issues, with a focus on advising Canadian clients with international interests and non-Canadian clients with Canadian interests. John has extensive experience with respect to the tax implications and structuring of corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, international tax planning and tax planning using trusts.

43 yrs experience 43 year
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About John M. Campbell at a glance

John M. Campbell is a trusts and tax attorney, practicing at Gowling WLG. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John Campbell practises taxation law, advising clients on domestic and international income tax issues, with a focus on advising Canadian clients with international interests and non-Canadian clients with Canadian interests
  • John has extensive experience with respect to the tax implications and structuring of corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, international tax planning and tax planning using trusts
  • He provides his clients with effective, practical tax advice based on his expertise and experience
  • John also has many years of experience representing clients in tax disputes with federal and provincial tax authorities, including proposed reassessments and notices of objection
  • He has appeared in the Tax Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, and the Ontario courts on tax appeals
  • John has written extensively for various publications and spoken on numerous occasions at conferences on many different aspects of taxation law

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Campbell's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John M. Campbell handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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What practice areas does John M. Campbell handle?
John M. Campbell focuses on trusts, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has John M. Campbell practiced law?
John M. Campbell has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
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What awards or recognition has John M. Campbell received?
John M. Campbell's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates.

Practice Areas

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1983

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