Christopher Hallam, CPA, CA, M.Sc.

Executive summary

Christopher is an International Tax partner in BDO's Vancouver Office. With nearly 20 years of experience and a focus on international and M&A tax, he specializes in serving clients in the technology, biotech, and mining industries. Over his career, Christopher has implemented numerous cross-border financing structures, reorganized international operations, executed IP migrations, advised on cross-border acquisitions, and managed large tax compliance teams.

In addition to publishing several papers for the Canadian Tax Foundation, Christopher is an accomplished speaker and regular presenter at industry events including the Canadian Tax Foundation's 2004 and 2006 conferences and BDO's National Tax Conference in 2014.

Professional affiliations

Member, Canadian Tax Foundation
Member, Government Budget and Finance Committee - Vancouver Board of Trade

Professional designations and education

Masters of Science in US Tax, Golden Gate University (2013 – present) (in progress)
In-Depth Tax Program - Level I, Level II, Level III and International Tax – CICA (2001-2005)
US Certified Public Accountant – NASBA (2003)
Chartered Accountant – ICABC (1996 - 1998)
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting – University of British Columbia (1995)