Shaira Nanji

Partner, M&A Tax, KPMG LLP, National Growth Leader, Tax Law

KPMG in Canada

Shaira is a Partner in Canada’s Mergers and Acquisitions Tax Practice and the National Growth Leader for Tax Law in Canada. As a trusted advisor to a diverse range of clients including medium-to-large sized Canadian multinationals, institutional investors, and pension funds, Shaira has significant experience in Canadian corporate and international tax matters, including the structuring of mergers and acquisitions, as well as reorganizations and financings.

Shaira has been nominated multiple times in the Best Lawyers: One to Watch category for Tax Law, in 2022 and 2024, and has published numerous papers for various publications and conferences, including the Canadian Tax Foundation and the International Fiscal Association.

Media

  • Interview. Globe and Mail. (2025). Exchangeable Anglo Teck shares mean Canadian investors could defer capital gains tax.
  • Article. Bloomberg Tax (2025). Mapping Risks Helps Multinationals Control Their Tax Narrative.
  • Interview. Canadian Lawyer (2025). The Top Specialist Tax Law Firms in Canada.
  • Interview. KPMG (2024). U.S. election raises Canadian business concerns - KPMG Canada.
  • Article. ACC Docket (2021). Corporate Taxes: The Lynchpin to ESG.
  • Acquisition or Disposal Structuring
  • International Tax
  • Legal Services
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Post Transaction Integration Services
  • Tax Due Diligence
  • Tax Restructuring Services

  • JD / MBA, University of Toronto and Rotman School of Management

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honors), University of British Columbia

  • CICA In-Depth Taxation Course

  • Ontario Bar, 2013

  • Alberta Bar, 2016

  • President, Canadian Petroleum Tax Society

  • Board of Director, Making Changes