December 9, 2025

Counter LLP Included in ITR World Tax’s 2026 Tax Controversy Rankings

The listing reflects an external review of the firm’s work in complex Canadian tax disputes.

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Counter Tax Litigators LLP was recognized in the 2026 ITR World Tax rankings within the Tax Controversy category. ITR reviews firms across more than 140 jurisdictions and evaluates recent matters, consistency of approach, and execution in high-stakes tax disputes.

Natalie Worsfold said: “ITR’s World Tax ranking evaluates consistency and results in tax dispute work. Our focus stays on restoring and maintaining control of the dispute. We give executives control and clarity as the dispute moves forward.”

The ranking provides a simple external datapoint for business leaders managing significant CRA disputes. It reflects ITR’s assessment of the firm’s approach to evidence, case theory, modelling, and resolution planning.

Counter LLP continues to focus on disputes where legal interpretation, incentives, and evidence create room for structured argument and disciplined resolution from reassessment through conclusion.

About Counter Tax Litigators LLP

Counter Tax Litigators LLP focuses exclusively on tax controversy and litigation. The firm works with established companies and wealth-holding families to manage, challenge, and resolve complex CRA reassessments. Its work centers on structured case theory, disciplined execution, and clear forecasting from reassessment through resolution.

External reviewers have recognized the firm’s approach and results across multiple cycles, including prior assessments by ITR World Tax, The Legal 500, and Canadian Lawyer.

About International Tax Review

International Tax Review (ITR) provides independent research and analysis on tax practices across global jurisdictions. Its World Tax rankings evaluate firms on consistency, matter complexity, and execution across tax disciplines. The assessment process includes research interviews, case review, and external feedback from clients and peers.

Media Contact

Natalie Worsfold
Senior Tax Litigator and Managing Partner
Counter Tax Litigators LLP
nworsfold@countertax.ca

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Tax partner from Price Waterhouse Coopers commending Peter Aprile and the Counter Tax Litigators team for their hands-on, focused, and diligent approach to tax law.

What Accountants Say

Peter Aprile is a very hands on and practical tax lawyer who is very focused and diligent. He is a pleasure to work with.

- Susan Farina, Tax Partner, Price Waterhouse Coopers

Senior VP client with an accounting and finance background praising Counter Tax Litigators for their expertise, dedication, and businesslike approach to tax dispute litigation.

What Clients Say

I’m a Senior VP with an accounting and finance background. I’ve worked with lawyers and large law firms. I was referred to Counter to fix a tax dispute. It is very rare to encounter lawyers that combine expertise, dedication, and a businesslike approach to litigation. I have no hesitation in recommending Counter.

- David Cuddy, Senior Vice-President, Finance & Business Operations, CFL

Accountant representing Fuller Landau LLP praising Counter Tax Litigators for superior communication in resolving client tax disputes.

What Accountants Say

Counter Tax Litigators has worked with Fuller Landau to resolve several of our clients’ tax disputes. Counter delivers superior communication.

- Laura Couvrette, CPA, CA, Fuller Landau LLP

Retired CEO client recommending Peter Aprile and the Counter Tax Litigators team for their competence, honesty, and exceptional handling of legal matters.

What Clients Say

I spent a good part of my career dealing with attorneys on innumerable matters, and found Peter to be extremely competent, open-minded and exceptionally honest. I would not hesitate to use Peter again, and highly recommend the team at Counter Tax Litigators.

- Mark Ram, Retired CEO

Successful business leader praising Counter Tax Litigators’ team for their professional, efficient representation, leading to a highly satisfactory decision.

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Counter’s representation on our behalf was well informed, professional and efficient, which ultimately resulted in a highly satisfactory decision in all aspects.

- Klaus W. Reif, President, Reif Estate Winery

Business leader praising the Counter Tax Litigators team for going above and beyond in handling a significant tax dispute.

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I was amazed with the results. They went above and beyond, and I would recommend Counter to any person or business with a significant tax dispute.

- Brian Grott, Northland Screen Corp

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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.