About Eric

Eric Atkinson is trained in civil law, common law and European law and practices tax, commercial and succession planning law at Patterson Law, advising French and English speaking clients across the Maritimes and Quebec for more than 35 years. He began his career articling at the Supreme Court of Canada and later worked as a tax litigator for the Canada Revenue Agency before joining a Montreal business law firm. He has developed a particular focus on restructuring fishing businesses, using his knowledge of tax rules and EI Fishing Regulations, and is Past President of the French Lawyers Association of Nova Scotia.

Education & credentials

Law school
Laval University Law School
Other degrees
Post Graduate Diploma in European Integration, University of Amsterdam, 1987

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