Richard Jackson
Canada Guide 2025
Band 1 : Real Estate
Band 1
About
Provided by Richard Jackson
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Richard Jackson is the Managing Partner and former Head of the Commercial Real Estate Group at Stikeman Elliott’s Vancouver office.
Richard’s diverse real estate and commercial practice emphasizes acquisitions, sales, leasing, and all aspects of major multi-use development projects, including zoning, subdivision, environmental and municipal approvals. His practice also includes corporate real estate based joint ventures as well as First Nation’s treaties and major energy projects.
Richard is consistently sought out by top developers in British Columbia, providing counsel on the most significant real estate projects throughout Vancouver and BC’s Lower Mainland. He has acted for the Province of British Columbia on land-related matters in the development of all four concluded modern-day Indigenous treaties in British Columbia. Richard has also played an integral role influencing Impact Benefit Agreements on behalf of First Nations groups and communities.
Chambers Review
Canada
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.
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"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."
"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."