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