Razvan Rusu
Lawyer
r.rusu@noctualegal.ca
514-416-0891
Razvan is the co-founder of Noctua Legal. Razvan previously practiced law in one of the largest professional services and accounting firms worldwide. His practice focuses on advising clients on Canadian tax and business law matters.
Razvan is a dedicated professional with a passion for tax and a true entrepreneurial spirit. He assists clients in achieving their goals and realizing their business potential. As a trusted advisor, Razvan combines his expertise in tax law with a genuine desire to help clients succeed. With his strategic guidance and personalized approach, he empowers clients to navigate complex tax regulations and seize opportunities for growth.
Razvan’s practice covers a wide range of tax matters including tax planning and tax dispute resolution services. Razvan also advises clients on voluntary disclosure matters and drafts legal opinions in various areas of tax law.
— Called to the Québec Bar
— D.Tax, Graduate Diploma, Taxation, Université de Sherbrooke
— LL.B, Université de Montréal
— BA Economics, McGill University
Selected Publications
— “Vers une règle générale anti-évitement encore plus stricte? Retour sur les consultations publiques du ministère des Finances visant à moderniser et renforcer les règles contre les planifications abusives,” (2022) Revue Stratège, vol. 27, no. 4 (co-authored)
— “La Cour d’appel fédérale détermine que les opérations de change à terme, sans intention de profit, ne constituent pas une source de revenus,” (2022) Revue Stratège, vol. 27, no. 4 (co-authored)
— “Revised T1134: Do You Have Enough Oversight of Your FAs?," (2022) Canadian Tax Focus, vol. 12, no. 3. (co-authored)
— “L’arrêt Loblaw Financial Holdings : La Cour suprême du Canada clarifie les règles du RÉATB dans le cas d’une filiale au Barbades,” (2022) Revue Stratège, vol. 27, no. 1.
— "TCC – Not the FC – To Review Some CRA Discretionary Decisions," (2021) Canadian Tax Focus, vol. 11, no. 2. (co-authored)
— “Prix de transfert: la Cour tranche en faveur d’AgraCity,” (2021) Revue Stratège, vol. 25, no. 4.
— "The CRA’s Draft Form T2200 Short," (2020) Canadian Tax Focus, vol. 10, no. 4.
Community
— Member, Québec Bar
— Member, Canadian Bar Association
— Member, Canadian Tax Foundation
— Member, Young Bar of Montréal
— Member of the Advocates Society
— Member, Association de planification fiscale et financière (APFF)
— Member, APFF International Tax Subcommittee