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September 25, 2025

Counter Tax Litigators LLP and Peter Aprile Recognized in Chambers Canada 2026 for Tax Litigation

A record of securing credible outcomes in high-stakes CRA disputes for established private companies
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Counter Tax Litigators LLP and Peter Aprile Recognized in Chambers Canada 2026 for Tax Litigation
Counter Tax Litigators LLP and Peter Aprile Recognized in Chambers Canada 2026 for Tax Litigation
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Chambers Canada 2026 recognized Peter Aprile and Counter Tax Litigators LLP for excellence in tax litigation, reflecting a record of credible outcomes in CRA disputes.

Chambers Canada 2026 recognized Peter Aprile and Counter Tax Litigators LLP in tax litigation. Widely regarded as the most authoritative ranking in the legal profession, the Chambers guide is based on independent research and client interviews. Inclusion reflects a record of credible outcomes in high-stakes CRA disputes. The Chambers rankings serve as the benchmark in the legal profession for capability and client trust.

“Our primary focus is to deliver outcomes that protect our clients’ capital, control, and credibility,”  said Natalie Worsfold, Managing Partner at Counter Tax Litigators LLP. “Grateful for the recognition and proud of the steady work behind it.”

The recognition underscores the trust placed in Counter LLP by Canada’s business leaders facing high-stakes tax disputes.

“I'm grateful for the chance to collaborate with Canada’s most effective private-company CEOs and CFOs,” said Aprile. “We work side by side with these executives, integrating their expertise and perspective. That collaboration compounds judgment and opens creative pathways; it leads to credible outcomes that hold.” 

Aprile’s inclusion places Counter LLP among Canada’s leading tax litigation practices, a group historically comprised of the country’s largest national firms.

This recognition follows other honours from the International Tax Review, the Canadian Law Awards, and the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers program.


About Counter Tax Litigators LLP

For over 20 years, Counter Tax Litigators LLP has focused solely on tax disputes. We work with CEOs and CFOs of established private companies to confront high-stakes CRA challenges that test control, exposure, and credibility. We collaborate with executives, adding their business perspective to our litigation expertise. That collaboration and discipline compound judgment, reveal stronger case options, and secure credible outcomes that endure.

Counter LLP is the only Canadian boutique devoted exclusively to tax litigation to be recognized alongside national firms in Chambers Canada.


About Chambers and Partners

Chambers and Partners is the leading independent legal research company, covering more than 200 jurisdictions. Its guides are regarded as the benchmark of excellence in the legal profession, identifying and ranking outstanding law firms and lawyers based on in-depth research and interviews with clients and peers.


Media Contact:
Natalie Worsfold
Managing Partner
Counter Tax Litigators LLP
Email: nworsfold@countertax.ca

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For nearly 20 years, our leadership in Canadian tax controversy and litigation has earned consistent recognition for expertise, results, and client trust.