Francesco Gucciardo Bio

Francesco is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and a member of the Tax Group and Mergers & Acquisitions Group. His practice focuses on corporate transactions for both public and private companies in the domestic and international sphere. Francesco’s clients rely on his sophisticated knowledge of domestic and international tax to further their business objectives. A prolific writer and speaker, he stays current on emerging issues and proactively works to keep his clients informed of opportunities and potential challenges. Francesco has extensive experience in areas of corporate mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations and divestitures, divisive reorganizations, structured finance, income funds, REITs, structuring Canadian inbound investment, private equity investment, structuring executive compensation plans, partnership agreements and joint ventures. He frequently advises international clients on doing business in Canada.