Patrick advises on tax issues associated with international tax planning, domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, corporate finance and various other tax matters. He has experience representing clients in various industries including financial services, mining, oil and gas, telecommunications, manufacturing and technology. Patrick is a frequent author for several international tax publications, and appeared before the Canadian Senate Banking Committee in 2008 as a tax expert in respect of proposed foreign investment entity and non-resident trust tax rules. Prior to joining Osler, Patrick worked in the Canadian Department of Finance where he was extensively involved in drafting legislation and formulating tax policy related to foreign affiliates, foreign source income and foreign investments.Industry Recognition:Chambers Global: The World's Leading Lawyers for Business 2010: TaxThe Best Lawyers in Canada 2011: Tax LawLexpert’s Top 40 Under 40 (2008)Canadian Who’s Who