Brian J. Kearl

Brian Kearl is a Partner in Linmac’s Tax Group in Calgary. Prior to joining Linmac, he was a partner at an International law firm. Brian advises on complex tax matters with a particular focus on high net worth individuals, private companies, mergers and acquisitions, private equity fund formations and transactions, corporate reorganizations, cross-border investments and financings, and Indigenous business development.

Brian works with business owners, private equity sponsors, financial institutions, and Indigenous organizations, delivering strategic tax advice across sophisticated domestic and international transactions. He is regularly engaged on large-scale, multi-party mandates.

Recognized for both his technical depth and commercial judgment, Brian is a trusted advisor on high-stakes matters where tax considerations are central to overall deal strategy. He is a frequent speaker at leading industry conferences and a contributor to publications addressing complex and evolving tax issues, including corporate reorganizations, GAAR, Indigenous investment structures, and cross-border planning.