Atty. John Farquhar
John is a partner at Felesky Flynn in Calgary, Alberta. He focuses on corporate and international tax planning and frequently assists clients in dispute matters.
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John Farquhar is an attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practforg at Felesky Flynn LLP. They haand 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Australia, Victorian Bar Association (2012) and Alberta, Law Society of Alberta (2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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John is a partner at Felesky Flynn in Calgary, Alberta. He focuses on corporate and international tax planning and frequently assists clients in dispute matters. John holds dual qualifications as a lawyer and CPA in Alberta and previously served as a tax practitioner in Australia for many years. He graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne with a double degree in Law and Commerce and currently teaches tax law at the University of Calgary. Before joining Felesky Flynn, John practiced international tax at a Big Four accounting firm. John is also recognized as a leading Tax lawyer in The Best Lawyers in Canada™ guide.
Credentials- Called to the Alberta Bar, 2019
- Called to the Victorian Bar (Australia), 2012
- In-Depth Tax Course (Levels I, II & III), CPA Canada, 2018
- National Committee of Accreditation, Federation of Law Societies of Canada, 2018
- CPA of Alberta, member since 2015
- CPA of Australia & New Zealand (currently inactive)
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Bachelor of Commerce, University of Melbourne, 2008 (Honours)
- Sessional Lecturer “Tax Law for Business Lawyers”, University of Calgary, Faculty of Law
- Member, Law Society of Alberta
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, Canadian Tax Foundation
- Member, Canadian Petroleum Tax Society
- Member, Executive Committee, Taxation Section, Alberta Branch, Canadian Bar Association
- Sessional Instructor and Guest Lecturer, University of Calgary, Faculty of Law
- Member, International Fiscal Association (Canada)
- Member of the YIN executive committee, International Fiscal Association (Canada)
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Why local counsel matters in Alberta
Practforg law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Calgary are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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