Gordon has built his reputation by advising on tax matters using all forms of business vehicles including joint ventures, partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, trusts, unlimited liability companies, and corporations. He selects and adopts business vehicles to serve the particular needs of the client in the complex environment of Canadian income tax and other taxes (including HST, property tax and foreign taxes). His advice encompasses the relevant treaty and cross-border considerations.

Gordon has advised on various private equity and venture capital matters, including appropriate structures from a commercial and tax perspective for both domestic and international funds.

Gordon enjoys an excellent record in successfully resolving tax assessments without unwanted publicity. By setting forth the relevant facts in the context of an often complex commercial environment, applying the relevant tax law, and being candid and frank, Gordon often achieves success without the costs and uncertainties of going to court.