Felesky Flynn LLP

Partner

Areas of Practice

Tax Planning International Tax Corporate Tax Planning Audits & CRA Proposals Mergers & Acquisitions

John’s practice covers a range of taxation law matters with a focus on corporate and international tax planning, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations and CRA audits.  He maintains dual qualifications as a lawyer and as a CPA designated accountant.

John has many years of experience serving both publicly and privately owned clients across a range of industries. Prior to joining the Felesky Flynn LLP, John was a member of an international accounting firm serving as a tax professional in both Australia and Canada.  As an accomplished tax professional in both jurisdictions, he brings and unique and fresh perspective to tax law.

John graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne where he holds a double degree in Commerce and Law.

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)