Meet the Team

We are a growing team of professionals exclusively
committed to solving tax well.

Areas of Expertise

  • Corporate tax
  • Corporate reorganizations
  • Estate planning
  • International tax planning
  • Mergers & Acquisitions/Divestitures
  • Personal tax planning
  • Christopher EllettLLB, JD, LLM (TAX)
    Counsel Moodys Tax

    Christopher provides income tax advice to owner-managed businesses and high-net-worth families, with particular emphasis on business reorganizations, business sales, and intergenerational business succession in both domestic and cross-border environments. He also regularly advises clients on the tax aspects of mergers and acquisitions, financings, and other business transactions.

    Christopher is a frequent speaker and writer on legal and tax issues. He has completed the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada In-depth Tax Course and is a member of the Canadian Tax Foundation and the Tax and Wills & Trusts subsections of the Canadian Bar Association. Christopher received his Bachelor of Laws from the University of London and his Juris Doctor and Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of British Columbia. With the ability to see the big picture while also providing meticulous attention to detail, Christopher attempts to create a measurable impact for each one of his clients.

    Qualifications
    • CPA Canada In-Depth Tax Course (Parts I, II, III), 2020
    • University of British Columbia, LLM (Tax), 2015
    • Bar Admission, Alberta, 2016
    • Bar Admission, British Columbia, 2008
    • University of British Columbia, JD, 2007
    • Queen Mary, University of London (UK), LLB, 2005
    • University of Victoria, BA, 2002
    Professional Affiliations
    • Member - Canadian Tax Foundation
    • Member - Canadian Bar Association
    Publications

      Co-author, “Intergenerational Transfers by U.S. Person Parents”, published in 2024, Federated Press Volume XXVIII, No.2

    • Co-author, “Changes to Mandatory Disclosure: know your obligations under the proposed new rules”, published on September 12, 2022, LexPert

    In the News
    • Christopher Ellett is quoted in the article titled “When is the latest clients can sell assets prior to June 25?”, published on May 17, 2024, Investment Executive