Muhammad Hanif Shaikh
LL.M. (Taxation), MSc Finance and Financial Law
With over 25 years of focused experience in Domestic and International Tax Law, Hanif is a trusted advisor on complex tax matters, offering clients deep insights and strategic solutions across a wide range of tax-related issues. His career spans senior roles in both international and Canadian public sectors, bringing a unique depth of insight into complex tax issues, compliance, and government regulation.
25+ Years
Tax Law Experience
LL.M.
Taxation (Osgoode Hall)
International
Cross-Border professional
Public Sector
Senior Policy Advisor
Professional Background
Hanif's career spans senior roles in both international and Canadian public sectors, bringing a unique depth of insight into complex tax issues, compliance, and government regulation. He offers clients comprehensive insights into both domestic and cross-border tax matters.
Hanif began his career as an Income Tax Officer with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in Pakistan, where he spent 20 years leading high-level tax investigations, compliance audits, handling high-stakes Income Tax / GST / Federal Excise matters, compliance enforcements and representing the department in litigation and dispute resolution. During this time, he gained extensive experience in Corporate Taxation, Income Tax / GST Law, International Tax Treaties and Tax Dispute Resolution.
He later served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Treasury Board Secretariat of Ontario, where he advised on public finance, tax policy, revenue measures and regulatory compliance across government ministries.
Hanif holds an LLM in Taxation from Osgoode Hall Law School, one of Canada's top programs for tax law, and an MSc in Finance and Financial Law from SOAS, University of London, UK, giving him a powerful blend of legal and financial acumen. This academic and professional background uniquely positions him to advise individuals, businesses, and public institutions on Domestic and Cross-Border Tax matters, CRA Audits, Tax Dispute Resolution, and Financial Regulatory Compliance.
Academic Excellence
- LL.M. in Taxation
Osgoode Hall Law School - Canada's top tax law program
- MSc Finance and Financial Law
SOAS, University of London, UK
- Unique expertise
Powerful blend of legal and financial acumen
Career Experience
A distinguished career spanning international and Canadian public sectors with expertise in tax law, policy development, and regulatory compliance.
Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
Income Tax Officer - 20 Years
- Led high-level tax investigations and compliance audits
- Handled high-stakes Income Tax / GST / Federal Excise matters
- Represented department in litigation and dispute resolution
- Extensive experience in Corporate Taxation and International Tax Treaties
Treasury Board Secretariat of Ontario
Senior Policy Advisor
- Advised on public finance and tax policy
- Developed revenue measures across government ministries
- Regulatory compliance oversight and strategy
- Cross-ministry policy coordination and implementation
Advisory Services
At our firm, Hanif focuses exclusively on Tax Law, assisting individuals, businesses, and organizations with comprehensive tax advisory services for complex domestic and international tax challenges.
Canadian & International Tax Law
professional guidance on complex domestic and cross-border tax matters.
Corporate and Personal Planning
Strategic tax planning for individuals and corporate entities.
Cross-Border Tax Issues
Specialized expertise in international tax treaties and compliance.
Tax Policy & Regulatory Compliance
Risk management and regulatory strategy development.
CRA Audits & Regulatory Strategy
Strategic representation and audit defense services.
Tax Dispute Resolution & Appeals
Litigation support and comprehensive dispute resolution.
Legal Research & Drafting
Comprehensive legal research and document preparation services.
Financial & Legal Risk Analysis
Advanced risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Policy Development & Legislative Analysis
Strategic policy development and regulatory analysis.
Financial Regulations & Compliance
Comprehensive compliance strategies and regulatory guidance.
Unique Positioning
Academic excellence combined with extensive public sector experience provides unparalleled insights into tax law and policy
Academic Excellence
Advanced degrees from top institutions providing deep theoretical knowledge.
Government Experience
Senior roles in tax administration and policy development across jurisdictions.
International Perspective
Cross-border expertise with deep understanding of global tax systems.
Navigate Complex Tax Challenges with Confidence
Whether you are facing a tax audit, planning for growth, or dealing with cross-border complexities, Hanif brings clarity, experience, and strong advocacy to every tax matter.