Real Estate
Canada Guide 2025 : Alberta
Band 3
Contact number
+1 403 269 6900About
Provided by Lawson Lundell LLP
Lawson Lundell’s Real Estate Group acts for developers, institutional and private investors, pension funds, pipeline, mining, energy and utility companies, contractors, and government agencies who undertake and manage a broad range of real estate projects and portfolios, including commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and mixed use. We provide advice on British Columbia legislation such as the Land Title Act, Strata Property Act, Real Estate Development Marketing Act, Real Estate Services Act, Property Transfer Tax Act, Mining Right of Way Act, Oil and Gas Activities Act and the Agricultural Land Commission Act, among others.
We have the expertise, resources and reputation to provide our clients with responsive, pragmatic and cost-efficient advice. In addition to serving our clients, our lawyers are frequently called upon to participate in educational presentations for the legal profession and the development industry, and are also active and contributing members of industry associations such as the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Urban Development Institute.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Acquisitions & Divestments
- Leasing
- Infrastructure
- Development
- Ownership Structuring
- Financing
- Expropriation
- Municipal Law
- Litigation
- Property Tax, Property Transfer Tax, Foreign Buyers' Tax and Vacancy Tax
- Environmental/Contaminated Sites
- Indigenous Law
- Strata Property Wind-Ups
Chambers Review
Lawson Lundell enjoys a robust reputation for its commercial and residential real estate capabilities, which include a strong pedigree in mid-market transactional activity, advising on leases, development projects and land use matters. The firm also offers complementary strengths in real estate litigation, as well as environmental and Indigenous law.
Work Highlights
- Lawson Lundell assisted Tenaris Global Services with the Canadian real estate issues arising out of its USD166 million global acquisition of assets from Matr (formerly Shawcor).
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lawson Lundell are always extremely responsive."
"The firm is definitely able and ready to serve its clients, and is willing to add help to files as needed in order to meet our timelines."
"Lawson Lundell's lawyers offer good business sense and are attentive to instructions."
"Their expertise in the real estate field provides them with a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters in a very efficient way."
"Lawson Lundell are always extremely responsive."
"The firm is definitely able and ready to serve its clients, and is willing to add help to files as needed in order to meet our timelines."
"Lawson Lundell's lawyers offer good business sense and are attentive to instructions."
"Their expertise in the real estate field provides them with a strong ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters in a very efficient way."
Notable Practitioners
Devin Itterman is a respected Calgary-based lawyer with a broad real estate practice. He advises on the acquisition, sale and financing of various property classes, includingindustrial and commercial assets, as well asmixed-use developments.
"Devin Itterman is a fantastic counsel. He is timely, responsive, and his legal knowledge is exceptional.We rely on his expertise to guide us through complex legal issues and transactions."
Shaun Partridge KC frequently represents clients in real estate financings, sales and leasing matters. He leads the Calgary office's real estate department.
"Shaun offers excellent client service and responsiveness. He is sophisticated and knowledgeable, and has good commercial awareness and vision."
"Shaun oversees larger transactions and is willing and able to dedicate his time as necessary to meet tight timelines."
"Shaun is a reliable source of legal support with good commercial awareness."
Aubrey Guild-Young is an up-and-coming lawyer who is noted for his expertise in commercial real estate matters and highly appreciated by his clients. He is frequently to be seen advising lenders, developers and major industrial clients.
"Aubrey is responsive, easy to work with and practical in his advice."
"He remains accessible, responsive and possesses comprehensive knowledge, ensuring all our enquiries are promptly addressed."
"He pays great attention to detail."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lawson Lundell LLP
Alberta