Atty. Shane Brown

Atty. Shane Brown

Shane Brown is a partner practising out of the Vancouver office of Thorsteinssons LLP. Shane’s practice focuses on domestic and international tax planning for individuals, trusts, corporations and charities, including: estate planning, corporate reorganizations, divisive reorganizations, business structuring, property acquisitions, entering and exiting the Canadian tax net, and offshore and cross-border structures.

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About Shane Brown at a glance

Shane Brown is a tax attorney based in Vancouver, British Columbia, practicing at Thorsteinssons LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shane Brown is a partner practising out of the Vancouver office of Thorsteinssons LLP. Shane’s practice focuses on domestic and international tax planning for individuals, trusts, corporations and charities, including: estate planning, corporate reorganizations, divisive reorganizations, business structuring, property acquisitions, entering and exiting the Canadian tax net, and offshore and cross-border structures
  • Shane also advises non-residents, including persons planning to immigrate to Canada, and persons acquiring or selling “taxable Canadian property”, and represents clients who have disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency
  • Shane also lectures on various aspects of taxation law at conferences, meetings and courses attended by tax advisors and other professionals regarding tax planning matters
  • Shane has authored and co-authored papers and articles and has presented at various events including he Canadian Tax Foundation National Tax Conference
  • Shane received a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Zoology from the University of Manitoba in 1997, a Bachelor of Laws in 2004 from the University of British Columbia and was called to the British Columbia Bar in 2005
  • Shane has completed the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants Advanced International Tax Course and attended the Canadian Bar Association’s Tax Law for Lawyers Conference
  • Shane is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation, the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of British Columbia

Practice Areas Explained

Shane Brown's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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 British Columbia

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 andnue, 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.

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Where is Shane Brown's law office located?
Shane Brown's law practice is located in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm is Thorsteinssons LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shane Brown handle?
Shane Brown focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
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What awards or recognition has Shane Brown received?
Shane Brown's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

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Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

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