Catherine Paige Donnelly

Paige Donnelly is a Senior Associate in the Tax group at Dentons Canada LLP, where she advises domestic and international clients on the income tax aspects of corporate mergers and acquisitions, business restructurings, corporate finance transactions, and cross-border matters. Her clients range from large multinational corporations to owner-managed businesses, and she brings to each engagement a practical, business-minded approach that prioritises actionable, commercially grounded advice.

Paige has developed particular expertise in executive and equity compensation, helping clients design and implement tax-efficient incentive arrangements that attract and retain key talent. She also advises on Canada's clean energy investment tax credits, guiding businesses through the evolving incentive framework as they pursue sustainable energy projects and other green initiatives. Whether structuring a complex cross-border acquisition or advising on the tax implications of an incentive compensation plan, she is recognised for distilling technical complexity into clear, strategic guidance.

Recognised by clients as a smart, capable, and business-minded tax lawyer with excellent communication skills, Paige is equally valued for her outstanding client service and project leadership, consistently delivering results that align with her clients' commercial objectives.

Prior to joining Dentons, Paige gained valuable experience working for Canada's largest independent financial services company in Toronto, where she developed a strong foundation in the financial markets and investment landscape. She has held the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation since 2014, a distinction that complements her legal practice and deepens her understanding of the financial and commercial dimensions of the transactions she advises on.