Catherine A. "Cathy" Farnell

Catherine A. "Cathy" Farnell


Witten LLP

Recognized since 2011

Edmonton, Alberta

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Commercial Leasing Law

Corporate Law

Project Finance Law

Real Estate Law

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Commercial Leasing Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Real Estate Law
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Cathy is a commercial solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial real estate, business law, and financing. After earning her B.A. with Distinction (1993) and her LL.B. with Distinction (1996 - bronze medalist) at the University of Alberta, she was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1997.

Away from the office, Cathy is a director of the Edmonton Chapter of NAIOP, a member of the Edmonton chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network, a director of the Elzinga Family Foundation and a member of the Canadian Bar Association North Business Law (of which she is past-chair) and North Commercial Property & Leasing subsections.

Location
  • Canadian Western Bank Place, Suite 2500
    10303 Jasper Avenue
    Edmonton, AB T5J 3N6
    Canada
Bar Admissions
  • Alberta, 1997

Witten LLP
Headquarters: Edmonton, Alberta

20 The Best Lawyers in Canada awards

3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Commercial Leasing Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Real Estate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Commercial Leasing Law, Edmonton, Canada (2023)
  • Real Estate Law, Edmonton, Canada (2017)
  • Real Estate Law, Edmonton, Canada (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Commercial Leasing Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Project Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law
Awards:
  • Judges' Bronze Medal

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