Banking and Finance Law Commercial Leasing Law Corporate Law Project Finance Law Real Estate Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Edmonton.
Catherine A. "Cathy" Farnell
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
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.
Overview
- Alberta, 1997
- Alberta, 1997
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Banking and Finance Law, Edmonton, Canada (2026)
- 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™ 2026 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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