Jeremy J. Herbert

Jeremy’s practice covers a broad spectrum of tax law, including personal tax planning, corporate reorganizations, and mergers and acquisitions. 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 law firm in Calgary. Jeremy was managing partner for Edmonton, Saskatoon, and Toronto from 2015 – 2022.

From respected tax publications to vital regional and national 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 as well as Finance and M&A by Canadian Lexpert®.

Jeremy is also a sessional instructor at the University of Alberta, teaching the Intro to Taxation and Corporate Tax courses.

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

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

Memberships & Affiliations

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