Real Estate
Canada Guide 2025 : British Columbia
Band 2
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+1 604 685 3456About
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 is a dominant regional law firm with impressive expertise in transactional real estate in BC. Its real estate team advises clients from the industrial, residential and energy sectors on commercial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions and financing matters, as well as joint ventures. Its lawyers are equally well versed in strata property matters and offer extensive experience in relation to mixed-use portfolios and infrastructure projects. The group is increasingly recognised for its China Initiative, focusing on supporting Chinese clients in their BC transactions. The team in Vancouver draws on expertise in the law firm's office in Calgary to advise real estate clients across Western Canada.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lawson Lundell have the ability to handle significantly complex assignments and explain them in a practical, easy-to-understand way."
"Lawson Lundell always respond immediately, no matter the time of day. The team is always in the trenches by our side, moving things forward while creatively tackling problems."
"Lawson Lundell sees a lot of deal transactions and brings a market perspective to deals, which is very helpful."
"To date, no matter what our issue has been, Lawson Lundell has activated the appropriate legal team to support our requirements."
"The Lawson Lundell real estate department works well as a team, and the lawyers support each other."
"Lawson Lundell have the ability to handle significantly complex assignments and explain them in a practical, easy-to-understand way."
"Lawson Lundell always respond immediately, no matter the time of day. The team is always in the trenches by our side, moving things forward while creatively tackling problems."
"Lawson Lundell sees a lot of deal transactions and brings a market perspective to deals, which is very helpful."
"To date, no matter what our issue has been, Lawson Lundell has activated the appropriate legal team to support our requirements."
"The Lawson Lundell real estate department works well as a team, and the lawyers support each other."
Notable Practitioners
Edward Wilson has a strong track record in BC real estate development, with noted expertise in strata wind-ups. In addition to advising on industrial, commercial and condo developments, he also has experience handling air space parcels.
"Edward Wilson is an expert in his field."
Peter Tolensky heads the real estate group of Lawson Lundell from his base in Vancouver, from where he offers clients deep knowledge of corporate transactions and structures, in addition to his experience handling lease negotiations for landlords and tenants in industrial and commercial properties.
"Peter Tolensky is very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He always brings the right team members to the table when we have need of support."
"Peter Tolensky is always looking out for our best interests."
"I enjoy working with Peter Tolensky. His knowledge of real estate and commercial transactions is of great value, and his opinion is helpful in making decisions."
"I find Peter Tolensky's grasp and knowledge of all matters to be exceptional."
"Peter Tolensky is extremely talented and clear in his understanding and experience of most of the issues or services we require. He is also a great leader of Lawson Lundell's real estate practice."
Maxwell Carroll is particularly adept at advising clients on the acquisition and sale of development sites and mixed-use projects, as well as permitting matters.
"Maxwell Carroll puts his engineering brain towards written work that exudes charisma through its meticulously crafted arguments, eloquent prose and strategic use of language."
"Maxwell Carroll is a total expert in his field and the market."
"Maxwell Carroll is a good team player."
"There is literally no time of day that I can call Max Carroll and he does not drop everything to service my needs."
Jack Yong has particular strength in representing Asia-Pacific clients and is strongly aided by his ability to provide legal services in Chinese. His practice focuses on the sale and acquisition of real estate properties, as well as leasing agreements.
"Jack Yong is the most professional and efficient lawyer I have ever met. He can remember every detail he discussed with me and I very much hope to recommend him to everyone!"
"Jack Yong is very dedicated. He can provide me with very comprehensive and professional legal advice. His responses are timely and he handles issues with a high level of efficiency."
Chad Travis is establishing a noteworthy real estate practice in BC, often handling the acquisition and financing elements of mixed-use project mandates for property developers and real estate investment companies.
"Chad Travis responds in a timely manner, is very detailed and follows instructions while providing excellent advice."
"Chad Travis runs circles around every other lawyer we have worked with."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lawson Lundell LLP
British Columbia
Members
Provided by Lawson Lundell LLP
Andrew Mildenhall
Aubrey Guild-Young
Brendan Craig
Bryan Gibbons
Chad Travis
Devin Itterman
Devlin Steers
Jack Yong
James Fraser
James Scott
Jason Paton
Jennifer Nyland
Jisoo Vis
Julia Winters
Lisa Frey
Maxwell Carroll
Michael Morgan
Scott Anderson
Shaun Partridge
Stephanie Wong
Timothy Law
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晓欣 欧
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