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Laura Gheorghiu is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Tax.
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- Montréal, QUEBEC
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- attorney
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- Tax
- Handles Tax matters from Montréal, QUEBEC.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).
About Laura Gheorghiu: Laura Gheorghiu is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Tax.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Laura Gheorghiu
Laura concentrates on tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Laura handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Tax cases nationwide
Laura takes tax matters nationwide. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Laura agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Laura Gheorghiu — Attorney of the U.S. tax experience
Laura Gheorghiu is an attorney based in Montréal, QUEBEC. The practice focuses on Tax.
Laura Gheorghiu is a partner in the Montréal office of Gowling WLG, where she works with the National Tax Practice Group. Laura's practice focuses on M&A, cross-border investment structures, corporate reorganizations and providing advice on national and multinational private equity funds. She also has much experience in the taxation of new technologies — in particular, of providers of e-business and blockchain technology solutions.
Laura also advises on issues involving stock-option plans, employer payroll and pension obligations, Federal and Québec value-added taxes (GST/HST and QST) and Québec commodity taxes (in particular, with respect to fuel and alcohol). In the area of dispute resolution, she represents clients in dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency and Revenu Québec at the audit and notice of objection stages and prepares voluntary disclosures on income tax and sales tax issues.
Since 2017, Laura has been recognized as a "Women in Tax Leader" by the International Tax Review. In 2019, she was named a "Rising Star" by the Québec Association in Women in Finance. In 2020, Lexpert ranked her among the "Leading Lawyers To Watch: Corporate Tax." In 2023, she was ranked in Chambers Canada for Tax.
In addition to writing numerous articles, she often participates in conferences hosted by the Canadian Tax Foundation (CTF), the Association de Planification Fiscale et Financière (APFF), the American Bar Association Tax Section, the New York State Bar Association, the Ontario Bar Association and the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) of Canada and Ontario and several Canadian universities.
Laura is a co-author of the second chapter of Taxation of Private Corporations and their Shareholders (CTF), the "Taxation of Foreign Exchange Gains and Losses" chapters published by Thompson Reuters in the Introduction to International Tax in Canada book, and of the fifth chapter of the Business Guide to Environmental Law, "Taxation and Cost Write-offs." She is a councillor and sits on the executive of the International Fiscal Association Canada, sits on the Québec practitioners' committee of the CTF and co-chairs the Cross-Border M&A and Joint Ventures Committee (International) of NYSBA.
Laura practises law in English and French, and is fluent in Romanian.
How Laura handles tax matters
Laura Gheorghiu is a partner in the Montréal office of Gowling WLG, where she works with the National Tax Practice Group. Laura's practice focuses on M&A, cross-border investment structures, corporate reorganizations and providing advice on national and multinational private equity funds. She also has much experience in the taxation of new technologies — in particular, of providers of e-business…
The kind of cases Laura takes
Laura reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax matters in the United States.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Laura Gheorghiu
Laura has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).
Locations
Office locations for Laura Gheorghiu in the U.S.
Laura's primary office is at Montréal, Quebec. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Laura Gheorghiu — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Laura usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Laura charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Laura will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a tax attorney in your state
A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Laura
Laura discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Laura confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Laura's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Laura Gheorghiu
How much does it cost to hire Laura for a tax case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Laura walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Laura offer a free consultation?
Laura charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Laura's current terms during booking.
How long do tax cases in this state typically take?
Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Laura gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Laura take my case if I'm outside the area?
Laura evaluates matters case by case. If the venue is outside Laura's regular jurisdictions, the intake call will confirm whether direct representation or a referral makes more sense.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Laura?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Laura will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Laura accepting new tax clients right now?
Laura's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.