Felesky Flynn LLP

Partner

Areas of Practice

Tax Planning
International Tax

Corporate Tax Planning
Audits & CRA Proposals

Mergers & Acquisitions

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.

Memberships & Affiliations

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

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)