Announcements
Allison Whelan, LL.M (Tax), Managing Partner in our St. John’s office, has been appointed to the King’s Counsel. The announcement was made this week by The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety. This prestigious honour is awarded to those who have made exceptional contributions and shown remarkable merit within the legal community.
Allison received a Bachelor of Business Administration (with Honours) from Memorial University in 2005 and went on to receive her Bachelor of Laws from the University of New Brunswick in 2008. She was called to the bar in Newfoundland and Labrador in 2009, and later received her Master of Laws (Tax) from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in 2018. Through her practice that uniquely engages tax and health law litigation, Allison has developed a robust tax group within our St. John’s office, with a unique focus on supporting the bespoke tax needs of high net-worth clients. She has consistently recognized as a leader in these areas throughout his career.
Outside of her professional achievements, Allison is an active member of her community. She has regularly volunteered her time supporting the growth of the profession, serving as Chair of the Audit committee and Commissioner of the Newfoundland and Labrador Legal Aid Commission. She has served as Section Chair of the Canadian Bar Association, and as an instructor for the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Bar Admissions Course. In addition, she has supported many charitable organizations through tax options to maintain charitable status, and her pro bono work has supported a Ukrainian family moving business interests to Canada.
We congratulate Allison on this significant achievement.
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