Real Estate
Canada Guide 2025 : Alberta
Band 1
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+1 403 298 3649Chambers Review
Bennett Jones is a Calgary-based powerhouse providing comprehensive real estate advice to a nationwide client base of high-profile REITs, developers and portfolio managers. The firm's commercial real estate group frequently advises on major acquisitions, dispositions and leasings, as well as financings and partnership agreements. It demonstrates notable expertise in large regional developments, including office, retail and residential projects. The team is also well equipped to handle land use and zoning matters, including the obtaining of development permits and municipal approvals.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones assisted Killam Apartment REIT with a variety of property acquisitions and the related CAD250 million financings, in addition to advising on the structuring of several joint ventures for residential and retail projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bennett Jones are very responsive and provide a high level of service. They are professional and always willing to put in the work to get the job done."
"The firm works with us to determine our specific needs for each transaction, provides the expertise required in each instance and never over-lawyers our file."
"Bennett Jones are extremely responsive. They treat our work as if we are their only client."
"Bennett Jones have a good understanding of the local marketplace."
"Bennett Jones are very responsive and provide a high level of service. They are professional and always willing to put in the work to get the job done."
"The firm works with us to determine our specific needs for each transaction, provides the expertise required in each instance and never over-lawyers our file."
"Bennett Jones are extremely responsive. They treat our work as if we are their only client."
"Bennett Jones have a good understanding of the local marketplace."
Notable Practitioners
Wayne Whitlock KC is a highly reputed lawyer in the Alberta real estate market, with longstanding experience in the sector.
"Wayne has been practising law forever;he's very experienced."
Michael Chow continues to grow his presence in the Alberta market, advising on commercial transactions and financings in the real estate sector. He also assists with development and leasing matters.
"Michael is easy to work with and very knowledgeable."
"Michael offers great responsiveness and is able to deliver advice effectively and efficiently."
Ronald Barron acts for public bodies and private investors in Alberta on commercial real estate transactions. He is particularly active in relation to residential and commercial developments.
"Ron is an extremely competent and well-respected lawyer in his field, who we appreciate for his thoughtful and practical advice."
Alixe Cameron is developing a strong reputation for her varied real estate practice. She has experience in cross-provincial real estate work and regularly assists clients with acquisitions and lease negotiations in relation to retail,commercialand infrastructure developments.
"Alixe provides excellent performance and foresight, as well as flawless execution."
"Alixe gives us terrific support for complex real estate transactions. She offers smart and practical advice and clearly knows her way around all aspects of real estate."
Riley Whitlock possesses experience across real estate acquisitions and financings, in addition to advising on leasing matters. Whitlock is active assisting with landmark commercial and mixed-use developments in Calgary.
"Riley is an outstanding lawyer and a great partner to our team."
"Riley frequently sends us communications on legal issues that affect our business as part of his overall service to our organisation."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bennett Jones LLP
Alberta