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Real Estate - British Columbia
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

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

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  • Bennett Jones advised ERCO Worldwide as vendor on the sale and lease back of 100 Forester Site to HTEC.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Larry Sandrin
1
Larry Sandrin
1
Band 1

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
1
Mark Lewis
1
Band 1

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
4
Sergio Custodio
4
Band 4

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
U
Michelle Yung
U
Up and Coming

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."

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Larry Sandrin
1
Larry Sandrin
1
Band 1
Mark Lewis
1
Mark Lewis
1
Band 1
Sergio Custodio
4
Sergio Custodio
4
Band 4
Michelle Yung
U
Michelle Yung
U
Up and Coming