Recently, Mr. Lesperance has been appointed Legal Counsel where
he is responsible for all client citizenship and residence matters
and advises various governments on the establishment of citizenship
and residence programs.
Since being called to the Bar of Ontario, Mr. Lesperance has
been practicing exclusively in the area of immigration and citizenship
law. Prior to his call to the Bar, he worked as both a Canadian
Customs and Canadian Immigration official, which gives him a
solid practical knowledge of the issues, which port-of-entry
officials face.
Mr. Lesperance has developed a particular expertise in dealing
with individuals who are acquiring residency or citizenship to
fulfill tax or estate planning objectives. This may involve moving
to high tax countries on a low tax basis; acquiring residency
in various tax havens; and/or acquiring a legal "instant citizenship".
Mr. Lesperance's specialization includes immigration and citizenship
issues, offshore trust and tax planning issues, and the introduction
of these clients to banking, accounting, and other professionals.
Mr. Lesperance has also attained particular expertise in assisting
multi-national corporations secure immigration and citizenship
status for their key employees who operate in multiple jurisdictions.
Mr. Lesperance is a member of the Law
Society of Upper Canada; the Canadian
Bar Association; the International
Bar Association; the Offshore
Institute; and the International
Tax Planning Association. He has appeared before the Canadian
Parliamentary Committee reviewing the Immigrant Investor Program
and made submissions on the North American Free Trade Agreement
to the Canadian Negotiating Team.
Mr. Lesperance gives speeches and writes numerous articles on offshore strategies
to deal with U.S. tax liabilities and U.S. expatriation.
Mr. Lesperance is currently contributing author for the publication, International
Living and a member of the advisory board of the Sovereign
Society. In addition, he is a featured columnist for The Wealthy
Boomer, which is published by The
National Post in Canada.
OTHER WEBSITES – David S. Lesperance
www.UsnonFilers.com United
States citizens living in other countries
www.Canada-Relocate.com Canadian
permanent residence living or working abroad
