Adrienne Woodyard

Adrienne is a Partner in EY Law LLP’s Toronto office and a member of the Tax Law Services group. Her practice focuses on tax dispute resolution and litigation. She combines deep tax knowledge with strategic problem-solving skills to help clients navigate the complexities of tax objections and appeals.

An accomplished tax lawyer, Adrienne works closely with multinational organizations in the private and public sectors advising on a diverse range of income tax, transfer pricing and GST/HST issues. She regularly advises on matters such as treaty and statutory interpretation, voluntary disclosures, taxpayer relief, nonresident filing and reporting obligations, tax collection, third-party liability assessments and the GAAR.

Known for her skill and advocacy before the courts, Adrienne represents clients in disputes with the Canada Revenue Agency and provincial tax authorities before the Tax Court of Canada, the Superior Court of Justice and the Federal Court of Appeal.

Adrienne is recognized as a leading tax lawyer in a number of legal directories, including Chambers Canada, Best Lawyers in Canada and Who’s Who Legal. She is also a committed member of the tax community and former director of The Advocates’ Society and regularly serves as an instructor in its litigation skills training programs. 

Credentials

• LL.B., Queen's University, 1998
• B.A., Wilfrid Laurier University, 1994

Adrienne regularly presents and speaks on a variety of tax matters, including CRA administration and enforcement, managing CRA audits, and offshore tax evasion at:

• Canadian Tax Foundation
• International Fiscal Association
• The Advocates’ Society

Memberships

• The Advocates’ Society
• Canadian Tax Foundation
• National Tax Litigation Study Group
• Toronto Tax Study Group