Real Estate
Canada Guide 2025 : British Columbia
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Stikeman Elliott’s national Real Estate Group provides sophisticated but practical real estate expertise and legal advice to real estate investors and key industry players on the acquisition, disposition, municipal land use, development, financing and leasing of all classes of real estate. The Group also has complementary and notable expertise in complex domestic and cross-border transactions involving real estate, major infrastructure projects, agricultural lands, mining rights, aboriginal law and loan securitizations. We are proud to be counsel of choice to those who are leading the transformation of Canada’s real estate sector.
By leveraging our experience and market knowledge, as well as the firm’s world renowned securities and taxation specialists, the Group is able to provide advice to all variety of clients, including non-taxable institutional investors, publicly traded REITs, investment funds, private equity firms and foreign investors. We have particular experience in spin-off, sale/leaseback and other innovative transactions designed to unlock the value of real estate holdings. Clients are effectively guided in the formation of their investment vehicles and joint-ventures, always mindful of tax efficiency and business objectives, whether in connection with their real estate in Canada or internationally. www.stikeman.com
Chambers Review
Stikeman Elliott is highly regarded for the breadth of its real estate experience in BC. It represents public sector authorities and high-profile private developers in infrastructure development, financing and transactional mandates. The real estate group is particularly esteemed for its experience advising on major mixed-use projects and master-planned communities, assisting with land use planning, rezoning, acquisitions, development approvals and construction. Stikeman Elliott is notably involved in luxury hotel transactions and urban property developments, including mandates requiring First Nations expertise.
Work Highlights
- Stikeman Elliott acted for Concord Pacific on a joint venture with Ivanhoé Cambridge regarding the expansion and redevelopment of Metropolis at Metrotown in Burnaby, BC.
Strengths
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"They are always ready and available to solve problems and find fit-for-purpose solutions that address our unique challenges. They often go above and beyond to ensure that support is always available."
"We found Stikeman Elliott's depth of knowledge combined with their tactical patience to be incredibly valuable. Their experience in recent transactions was a major asset to our team during all cases."
"Stikeman Elliott are excellent at handling our most complex and sophisticated legal matters. They understand the business and commercial implications and negotiation strategy."
"They have always responded quickly and treated me with the utmost respect."
"I have yet to find anyone who is better. They always seem to have the answer, and if they do not, they find it out."
"They are always ready and available to solve problems and find fit-for-purpose solutions that address our unique challenges. They often go above and beyond to ensure that support is always available."
"We found Stikeman Elliott's depth of knowledge combined with their tactical patience to be incredibly valuable. Their experience in recent transactions was a major asset to our team during all cases."
"Stikeman Elliott are excellent at handling our most complex and sophisticated legal matters. They understand the business and commercial implications and negotiation strategy."
"They have always responded quickly and treated me with the utmost respect."
"I have yet to find anyone who is better. They always seem to have the answer, and if they do not, they find it out."
Notable Practitioners
Gregory Plater is active across Western Canada, dividing his time between the law firm's Calgary and Vancouver offices. Plater's expertise includes assisting with development and transactional matters, in addition to capably advising pension funds and property developers on their real estate investments.
"Gregory Plater is readily available, responsive and able to handle complex transactions."
"Gregory Plater is able to simplify complicated real estate matters and is a trusted adviser."
"Gregory Plater has an exceptional command of detailed agreements combined with the ability to be practical."
"Gregory Plater is very responsive, knows the client's assets, and is good and very thoughtful. He acts very quickly."
"His expertise and deep understanding guided us through the complexities, ensuring well-informed decisions."
Vancouver-based Richard Jackson offers market-leadingexpertise across the whole spectrum of commercial real estate, including purchase and sale matters, as well as leasing and ownership structuring. He also has experience with master-planned communities, including rezoning and development matters.
"I cannot say enough about Richard Jackson. He is an excellent lawyer who is well versed in making deals happen."
"Richard Jackson gives sound, solid advice, is a problem solver and has a calming impact on all parties involved. He gives off a high level of trust to all parties."
"Richard Jackson is considered by us and our peers as best in class for legal services in this market."
"Richard Jackson is the best in the industry in my opinion."
Ross MacDonald KC is highly regarded as a leader in the BC real estate market, thanks to his long-standing involvement with landmark developments in the province, particularly in Vancouver. MacDonald has a diverse breadth of expertise, spanning the full gamut of real estate issues from commercial real estate matters to land use issues arising in the course of developments.
"Ross MacDonald KC's expertise and guidance during this complicated transaction was immense. If the opportunity should present itself in the future, we will without a doubt reach back out to him."
"I believe Ross MacDonald KC to be the best real estate lawyer in Vancouver."
"Ross MacDonald KC does not beat around the bush. He has a great ability to distil issues down to key points and then works with the client to address each issue."
"Ross MacDonald KC has a strong depth of experience and works very well with all parties at the table."
Stephen Holinski earns respect for his work advising on the acquisition, disposal and development of real estate assets, in addition to rezoning matters. He regularly acts for investment firms, property developers and municipal bodies.
"His expertise, experience and patience made him an incredible asset and adviser to us."
"Stephen Holinski is a very strategic and talented lawyer. I am continually impressed by his thoughtful, experienced and insightful approach."
"Stephen Holinski listens well and is deadline and results oriented. He is respected by all parties when dealing with difficult issues."
"Stephen Holinski is a strong and very capable lawyer."
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