Spiegel Ryan

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Tax Law Trusts and Estates

Biography

Clients can count on Francine Nelson (Wiseman) to answer any tax or business law question.

With more than 35 years of tax and business law experience, Francine Nelson (Wiseman) is known for her practical approach and tailored solutions. She assists a wide range of private sector clients and specializes in corporate taxation, trusts, estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and cross-border tax planning.

In addition to her legal practice, Francine Nelson (Wiseman) operates a residential real estate business with her brothers. Her business experience combined with her legal practice has given Francine Nelson (Wiseman) a practical and solution-oriented perspective.

Francine Nelson (Wiseman) is passionate about sharing her knowledge on tax law trends as a speaker and writer for renowned organizations and publications, including McGill University and the Canadian Tax Foundation.

Spiegel Ryan

21 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • English
  • French

  • McGill University, LL.B., graduated 1985
  • McGill University, B.C.L., graduated 1984

  • Quebec, 1986

  • Barreau du Québec - Member
  • Canadian Tax Foundation - Member
  • International Fiscal Association - Member
  • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners - Member
  • English
  • French
  • Quebec, 1986
  • Barreau du Québec - Member
  • Canadian Tax Foundation - Member
  • International Fiscal Association - Member
  • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners - Member
  • McGill University, LL.B., graduated 1985
  • McGill University, B.C.L., graduated 1984

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Trusts and Estates
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Trusts and Estates, Montréal, Canada (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts and Estates

Additional Information

  • Practice Areas
  • Business Law
  • Tax Law
  • Estates and Trusts
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Tax Restructuring

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