Robert Lee

Counsel

(he/him)

Winnipeg / Services provided by R C Lee Law Corporation

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Education & Qualifications

  • Manitoba Bar (1995)
  • LLB (Manitoba, 1994)
  • B.Comm. (Manitoba, 1990)

Robert practises in the areas of taxation, corporate/commercial law and wills and estates.

  • Acted on behalf of True North Sports+Entertainment to negotiate and conclude the acquisition and relocation of the NHL “Atlanta Thrashers” to Winnipeg
  • Served as legal advisor to Ceridian Canada in relation to the formation of the partnership with Dayforce HCM

Past Positions

  • Associate, Aikins, Macaulay, Thorvaldson LLP (1997-2004)
  • Partner, Aikins, Macaulay, Thorvaldson LLP (2004-2016)
  • Associate, Thompson, Dorfman, Sweatman (1995-1997)
  • Articling Student, Thompson, Dorfman, Sweatman (1994-1995)
  • Member, The Law Society of Manitoba (Manitoba)
  • Member, Manitoba Bar Association (Manitoba)
  • Member, Canadian Bar Association
  • Instructor, “Corporate Tax Course” (Manitoba)
  • Instructor, “Bar Admission Course,” Tax Section, Law Society of Manitoba (Manitoba)
  • Authored, co-authored and assisted with a variety of articles on taxation for The Canadian Tax Foundation, The Law Society of Manitoba and the Federated Press
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada – Tax Law (2025)
  • Recognized as a Top Lawyer, Mergers and Acquisitions, Best Lawyers (2021-present)