News, Recognition | 26 August 2021
Best Lawyers in Canada 2022: 27 lawyers recognized
Montréal, August 26, 2021 – De Grandpré Chait is proud to announce that 27 of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers ...
David Coutu
PartnerDavid Coutu has a wealth of asset protection experience.
David is a skilled tax litigator who represents clients at every stage of the tax assessment challenge process. He practices in various areas of Quebec and Canadian taxation, particularly in matters relating to income taxes, goods and services taxes (GST) and Québec sales taxes (QST).
To protect his clients’ interests, he identifies all available legal avenues, negotiates with tax authorities and pleads before provincial and federal courts. David advises and represents a diverse range of individuals, corporations, partnerships and trusts. His litigation experience covers alternative income estimation methods (net worth, cash flow, purchase analysis), real estate, restoration and directors’ liability.
David Coutu has a wealth of asset protection experience.
David is a skilled tax litigator who represents clients at every stage of the tax assessment challenge process. He practices in various areas of Quebec and Canadian taxation, particularly in matters relating to income taxes, goods and services taxes (GST) and Québec sales taxes (QST).
To protect his clients’ interests, he identifies all available legal avenues, negotiates with tax authorities and pleads before provincial and federal courts. David advises and represents a diverse range of individuals, corporations, partnerships and trusts. His litigation experience covers alternative income estimation methods (net worth, cash flow, purchase analysis), real estate, restoration and directors’ liability.
Field of practice
Best Lawyers in Canada® – Ones to Watch
Tax Law – 2022
- Méthodes de vérification indirecte
Annual Congress of the Association de planification fiscale et financière (APFF), 2017
LL.B.
Université de Sherbrooke, 2012
Member, Association de planification fiscale et financière
Member, Barreau du Québec
Member, Jeune Barreau de Montréal
Member, Canadian Tax Foundation
Publications | 29 April 2021
Taxation and cryptocurrencies: What are your tax obligations?
The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and cryptographic assets has resulted in massive capital flows in recent years. In fact, in January of this year, the worldwi...
News | 16 April 2020
Marc-André Perreault and David Coutu appointed partners
Montréal, April 16, 2020 – De Grandpré Chait is proud to announce the appointment of Marc-André Perreault and David Coutu as partners. Members of the ...
