Dentons has announced the addition of Raphael Tachie, a seasoned professional called to the bar in both British Columbia and Ontario, as a partner in the national Tax group.
With 12+ years of experience as a trusts and estates lawyer, Tachie deeply understands client needs and the importance of providing integrated advice regarding wealth management.
Tachie has experience supporting high-net-worth individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and business owners with estate/trust planning, business succession planning, incapacity matters, and planned charitable giving in a tax-efficient manner that aligns with their values and objectives. And he advises executors, trustees, and other fiduciaries in all aspects of estate and trust administration, including probate, fiduciary duties, obligations and liability issues, and post-mortem planning.
Tachie also counsel insurance, investments, and trust companies regarding the impact of the laws and regulations relating to older and vulnerable customers, incapacity, estates, trusts, and beneficiary designations on their products, services, and market conduct.
Beyond his practice, Tachie is also the immediate past president and a current Canadian Association of Black Lawyers board member. And he continues to actively engage in advocating for Black inclusion in the legal profession and the broader Black community.
KEY QUOTES:
“I am truly excited to embark on this new chapter with Dentons. I look forward to leveraging the firm’s robust national and global presence to not only enhance my service to clients in Vancouver and Toronto, but to also contribute to the Firm’s growth across these dynamic markets.”
- Raphael Tachie
“We are delighted to welcome Raphael to our team. His experience, both in-house and in private practice, will enhance our ability to serve clients in BC, Ontario and across the country with unparalleled legal, estates and trust planning services.”
– Mark Jadd, National Practice Group Leader, Tax
