Steven Sitcoff is a highly experienced lawyer with a unique combined proficiency in private aviation and taxation matters. He is frequently consulted by aircraft owners, aircraft manufacturers and dealers, aircraft finance firms, and aircraft management firms. His experience includes purchases and sales of aircraft; advice on the implementation of aircraft acquisition and ownership structures; representation before the Canadian taxation authorities in aircraft-related tax audits; advice with respect to the application of the Select Luxury Items Tax Act; reviewing aircraft ownership structures and usage policies for tax risk; review and negotiation of aircraft purchase agreements and aircraft management services agreements; advising aircraft manufacturers, management companies, dealers, and brokers regarding legal and operational matters; and advising boards of public companies on the establishment of formal policies governing the use of corporate aircraft. He is a frequent speaker and writer on tax matters for aircraft owners. He is called to the bars of both Quebec and Ontario.
