Luc Carels

Associate

Education:

University of British Columbia, Juris Doctor, 2023

Mount Royal University, Policy Studies, 2020

Bar Admission: Alberta 2024

Industries:

Financial services, Government and not for profit

Practice areas:

Commercial agreements, Corporate governance and disclosure, Corporate reorganizations, Mergers, acquisitions and other strategic transactions, Tax litigation, Tax

Experience

Luc graduated from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia in 2023. During his time in law school, Luc was an active member of the school community and played on the school hockey team.

Prior to law school, Luc attended Mount Royal University studying Policy Studies with a minor in History. In 2017, Luc completed an internship in Washington D.C. for a United States Senator.

In his final year at MRU, Luc was elected as the Vice President External where he worked full time advocating to government on behalf of students. Luc has also interned for a United State Senator in Washington D.C.

Luc is a born and raised Calgarian who is a big sports fan. This includes playing or watching hockey, golf, tennis, baseball, and motor racing. He is also a Second World War history buff and enjoys reading and listening to audiobooks about the war.

Professional involvement

Publications

Privilege May Protect Tax Plans from Disclosure to the CRA" (2024) 14:2 Canadian Tax Focus at 10.