Partner
Ron Dueck
Office
Vancouver
Key Practice Area
Tax
Year of Call
2008
Qualifications
British Coumbia Bar (2008)
Education
University of Victoria (J.D., 2007)
University of Waterloo (B.A., Philosophy, Dean's Honours, 2002)
Ron Dueck is a partner in the Tax and Wealth Management Group at Farris.
Ron’s practice focuses on tax planning for private and public businesses and funds, particularly in the context of reorganizations, acquisitions and divestitures, capital markets and cross-border investment and expansion both inbound and outbound. Ron also advises owner-managers on tax-efficient strategies to maximize growth, effect business transitions, and implement tailored estate planning strategies.
In addition to planning, Ron has a proven track record assisting companies navigate complex CRA audits and disputes with the goal of avoiding the costs and complexities of court where possible.
Ron regularly presents on a variety of tax topics to accountants and lawyers in BC, including: 2018 BC CTF Tax Conference on the topic of “Taxation of the Token Economy” Cryptocurrency and DLT Tokens; 2016 BC CTF Tax Conference on the topic of how to effect tax-free inter-corporate distributions under the “Amended Subsection 55(2)” of the Income Tax Act.
- Mark Anthony Brands, sale of Canadian ready-to-drink brands (Mikes Hard Lemonade) to Anheuser-Busch InBev
- Barco N.V., acquisition of MTT Innovation Inc.
- NEMI Northern Energy & Mining Inc., going private transaction
- Hardwoods Distribution Inc., bought deal subscription receipt offering and acquisition of Rugby Acquisition, LLC.
- Wynndel Box & Lumber Ltd., acquisition of assets by Canfor Corporation
- Member of the Law Society of British Columbia
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association
- Member of the Canadian Tax Foundation
- Member of the International Fiscal Association