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Bennett Jones acts for an impressive roster of local authorities, regional developers and institutional clients on all aspects of mixed-use and hospitality-focused developments, as well as other commercial real estate transactions in British Columbia. Its Vancouver team is additionally well placed to service infrastructure players requiring real estate and PPP expertise.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones advised ERCO Worldwide as vendor on the sale and lease back of 100 Forester Site to HTEC.
Strengths
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"Bennett Jones is incredibly creative at problem solving and offers excellent responsiveness."
"For complex matters, Bennett Jones will complete research and consider the issues from more than one lens. The team is customer service focused and able to respond quickly if needed."
"The entire team in this practice area is very knowledgeable and skilled. It has excellent overall business acumen and is aware of the constraints faced by our company and industry."
"Bennett Jones is a trusted advisor for our company and has deftly guided us through myriad complex transactions. The team has always been able to provide relevant, quality advice in a timely fashion."
"Bennett Jones has proven to be very punctual, sophisticated and to the point, making it very easy for us to make decisions. We look forward to tackling more complex matters with the team."
"Bennett Jones is incredibly creative at problem solving and offers excellent responsiveness."
"For complex matters, Bennett Jones will complete research and consider the issues from more than one lens. The team is customer service focused and able to respond quickly if needed."
"The entire team in this practice area is very knowledgeable and skilled. It has excellent overall business acumen and is aware of the constraints faced by our company and industry."
"Bennett Jones is a trusted advisor for our company and has deftly guided us through myriad complex transactions. The team has always been able to provide relevant, quality advice in a timely fashion."
"Bennett Jones has proven to be very punctual, sophisticated and to the point, making it very easy for us to make decisions. We look forward to tackling more complex matters with the team."
Notable Practitioners
Larry Sandrin is a highly experienced lawyer with an impressive offering covering the full range of real estate transactions, with further knowledge of financing and leasing matters. He also capably assists with government approvals and planning processes as part of an impressive track record handling major developments in BC.
"Larry Sandrin is among the most business-savvy and problem-solving lawyers I have ever had the pleasure to work with."
"Larry Sandrin is very responsive to requests and offers valuable insights."
"Larry Sandrin is strong in all areas."
"Larry Sandrin is highly capable and competent in all our interactions."
Mark Lewis is recognised for his impressive depth of expertise in real estate transactions in the BC market. He has significant experience in residential and mixed-use development projects, as well as transactions involving DPI credit facilities.
"Mark Lewis has been a trusted adviser and continues to provide excellent advice and service while bringing deep knowledge of the local market to the table."
"Mark Lewis is very active in the BC market and is a leader in his field."
"Mark Lewis is outstanding and reliable."
"Mark Lewis has been great. We are happy to be working with him and would recommend him to others in the industry. He is very switched on."
Sergio Custodio is a respected real estate lawyer who focuses on transactions and financing mandates related to energy developments, education institutions, industrial assets and residential properties.
"Sergio Custodio is one of the most well-rounded lawyers I have ever worked with. He does not get stuck in the weeds and focuses on charting a path through the weeds."
"Sergio Custodio cares and goes that extra mile to make sure things happen quickly and that I understand all the implications along the way. I wish I had found him years ago."
"Sergio Custodio's professionalism and attention to detail are superb."
"I would be glad to work with Sergio Custodio again in the future and be happy to refer him."
Michelle Yung enjoys a burgeoning profile for her commercial real estate practice, with notable expertise in real estate finance and development projects.
"She is client and service oriented and has been invaluable, providing focused, timely advice. She handles extremely complex transactions with intense timelines and has been a pleasure to work with."
"Michelle Yung is very professional, a firm negotiator, understands both sides' aims and makes sure agreements get signed."
"Michelle Yung is extremely attentive, diligent and thorough. Her approach is quick and sophisticated, and she is personable and a joy to work with."
"Michelle Yung is very well liked and respected by our entire team. She is a rising star."
"Michelle Yung has very good knowledge in the legal matters related to our project."