Sheryne
Mecklai

Sheryne leads Manning Elliott’s Tax practice and is primarily focused on estate planning and business transition services for Canadian owner-managed businesses across a wide range of industries. She works closely with clients to develop practical, tax-efficient strategies that support business succession and long-term family planning. Sheryne has extensive experience working on complex estate plans, corporate reorganizations, and Canadian corporate, trust, and personal tax compliance. She has significant expertise in pre- and post-mortem planning, helping clients implement structures that achieve tax-efficient outcomes while simplifying estate administration and easing the burden on family members.

Sheryne is a board member of the STEP Vancouver Branch and the Vancouver Fireworks Festival Society, a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), the Estate Planning Council of Vancouver, and the Estate Planning Council of Canada. She has been a tutor and a lecturer in the CPA In-Depth Tax Course, teaches seminars for CPABC through its professional development program, and has spoken at a variety of tax update sessions. Outside of work, Sheryne enjoys supporting the development of the next generation of tax professionals and staying engaged with the evolving tax landscape.