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.
Tax Law Attorney · Serving Vancouver, BC
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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). Serves clients in Vancouver, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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 Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shane Brown 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 Shane Brown
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 Shane Brown's practice in the field of tax.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Shane Brown'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 Shane Brown 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 Shane Brown Handles in Vancouver
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