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Sarah S. Chiu

Sarah S. Chiu

Position

Parnter

Areas of Practice

Tax PlanningResource Tax
Corporate Tax PlanningTax Representation & Litigation
Personal Tax PlanningAudits & CRA Proposals
Mergers & AcquisitionsObjections
International Tax 

Career

Sarah practices in all areas of tax law. She holds both her Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degrees from the University of Calgary. Today, she maintains her ties with the school as a sessional instructor, while also serving as a past coach for the Donald G. Bowman National Tax Moot team.

Prior to entering the legal profession, Sarah worked at a major oil and gas company in Calgary. She served as a law clerk to the Honourable Justices of the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench and articled with a national firm prior to joining Felesky Flynn in 2010.

As partner in Calgary, she rallies her team of passionate professionals, leveraging everyone’s abilities to deliver progressive advice. From managing large corporate restructures to smart tax planning for high net-worth families, Sarah is determined to shape strong results.

Outside of work, Sarah lends her expertise as board chair for Making Changes Employment Association of Alberta.

Memberships

Memberships & Affiliations

Sessional Instructor and Guest Lecturer, University of Calgary, Faculty of Law

Member and Vice-Chair, YIN Steering Committee, International Fiscal Association

Board Member and Chair, Making Changes Association

Former Coach, Donald G. Bowman National Tax Moot, University of Calgary Team

Member, Law Day Planning Committee, Canadian Bar Association

Member, Canadian Tax Foundation

Member, Canadian Petroleum Tax Society

Member, Law Society of Alberta

Member, Canadian Bar Association

Member, Calgary Bar Association

Member, Association of Women Lawyers

Education

Credentials

Called to the Alberta Bar, 2009

Clerked at the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench, 2008-2009

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), University of Calgary, 2008

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (with distinction), University of Calgary, 2005

Awarded the APEGGA Education Foundation Gold Medal in Engineering (Civil)