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Jeremy J. Herbert

Jeremy J. Herbert

Position

Partner

Areas of Practice

Tax PlanningMergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Tax PlanningIndirect Tax
Personal Tax PlanningFarm Taxation
Estate PlanningEmployee Stock Option Planning

Career

Jeremy’s practice covers a broad spectrum of tax law, including tax planning, GST/HST matters, reorganizations and mergers. Jeremy has a particular interest in designing and implementing tax effective employee stock option plans for private corporations.

Jeremy graduated from the University of Alberta in 2004 with a combined LL.B/MBA degree, where he received a variety of academic awards. Prior to joining Felesky Flynn in 2007, he clerked at the Federal Court of Appeal and practiced law at a leading national firm in Calgary. Jeremy was managing partner for Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Toronto from 2015 – 2022.

From respected tax publications to vital regional conferences, Jeremy has contributed influential research and ideas to shape our industry. He is also recognized as a leading tax lawyer by The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and is ranked as a Leading Lawyer in Corporate Tax by Canadian Lexpert®.

An avid golfer, biker and skier, Jeremy promotes healthy lifestyles as a board member with the YMCA of Northern Alberta.

Memberships

Memberships & Affiliations

Member, Canadian Bar Association Member, Canadian Tax Foundation Board Member – YMCA of Northern Alberta Past President & Director, Sport Central Association Past Chair, Tax Law Section (North), Canadian Bar Association

Education

Credentials

Governance Program for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, University of Alberta, 2017 In-Depth Tax Course (Parts I, II & III), CPA Canada In-Depth GST/HST Course, CPA Canada Called to the Saskatchewan Bar, 2015 Called to the Alberta Bar, 2006 Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (with Distinction), University of Alberta, 2004 Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Alberta, 2003 Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm, Finance) (with Distinction), University of Calgary, 1998