Len is a partner in our Vancouver office and is the co-practice group leader of our Tax Law group. Len’s practice focuses on creating tax effective structures for client’s operating Canadian businesses and their succession planning. Len provides similar advice to Canadian businesses that are expanding outside of Canada and non-resident clients who are expanding into Canada. Len also provides tax advice to Canadian pension plans in connection with their acquisitions and divestments both inside and outside of Canada.
Leonard A. "Len" Glass
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015 Awarded Practice Areas
Tax Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Tax Law
Biography
Locations
Vancouver, British Columbia
Languages
- English
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Canadian Tax Foundation - Member
- International Fiscal Association - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ 2026 for work in:
- Tax Law
Awards:
- Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Corporate Tax
- Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory: BV Peer Review rated
Additional Information
- Experience
Advisor to major western Canadian public sector pension plans and government investment entities with respect to investments in various domestic and international private equity funds and direct investments
- Advisor to sponsors of various Western Canada based private equity and venture capital funds in relation to the tax structuring and formation of those funds
- Advisor to Canadian listed Australian mining corporations in respect of their worldwide mining acquisitions
- Advisor to both issuing corporations and underwriters with respect to various public offering of securities
- Structure and advise in connection with public company spin-outs and spin-offs
- Structure run-of-the-river Hydro-electric project
- Advisor to industry in respect of British Columbia’s new carbon tax
- Tax advisor to a recreational property developer in connection with waterfront developments
- Drafted and structured deferred compensation arrangements, including stock option and share appreciation rights for non-resident clients acquiring Canadian businesses
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