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Practice areas Real Estate Law Acquisition and development of land and buildings Purchases and sales of the commercial real estate and residential properties Leasing of commercial, industrial and residential properties Condominium law and development Represent developers and builders in project developments Project development of commercial, industrial and residential properties Real Property Financing Business Law Corporate commercial counselling Commercial transactions, agreements, and leas...
Darren Becker, K.C. has earned a reputation for both his skill and commitment to getting the job done in commercial and corporate transactions. With more than 45 years of legal experience, he has acted as counsel in a wide variety of matters, including corporate reorganization and restructuring, mergers, wind-ups, and dissolutions. As a partner and senior member of the Corporate Commercial Practice Group at McLennan Ross, he has facilitated and coordinated large and complex commercial transac...
Michael Bolitho practises commercial real estate law, including commercial leasing (both on behalf of landlords and tenants), commercial acquisitions and dispositions, condominium development, real estate development, drafting and negotiating construction contracts, real estate advice on mergers and acquisitions, and real estate-based financing. He has had a leading role representing landlords and tenants on large commercial leasing transactions involving build-to-suit, office, retail and ind...
Jon is a solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial lending and commercial real estate law. After earning his B.A. with Distinction (2003) and his LL.B. (2006) at the University of Alberta, Jon was admitted to the Alberta bar in 2007. He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association Business Law and Real Property subsections. Outside the office, Jon skis, mountain bikes, and runs (at his wife’s insistence). He also enjoys camping and traveling.
John A. Cross, K.C. has been recognized as a leading lawyer in the Real Estate, Commercial Leasing, Corporate, and Banking and Finance Law practice areas. He has completed large scale property projects of all types, including mixed use projects. He acts on acquisitions, dispositions, land assemblies, land use agreements, commercial leases, as well as co-ownership and joint venture arrangements for developers, property managers, big box retailers, REITs, investment pools and health and seniors...
Nizar Dahrouge is an experienced and practical business lawyer advising entrepreneurs and corporate clients on mergers and acquisitions, business structuring, financing, and commercial agreements with suppliers, distributors and customers. Nizar also has a great deal of experience in real estate transactions including acquisitions, sales, financing, and leasing. Nizar has worked on and structured highly complex purchase and sale transactions with sophisticated parties and significant deal val...
Fulvio Durante joined Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 1994 and conducts a business and estate-oriented practice. He brings extensive experience in the areas of business law, corporate restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, commercial transactions, trusts, banking, mental incapacity and estate planning & administration. Fulvio is committed to teaching and mentoring the newest members of the profession. He was an instructor for the bar admission courses required for the admission of new law...
Michael Dyck is head of the Real Estate and Banking & Finance Groups in Calgary. As part of his commercial real estate practice, Michael provides advice in connection with a broad range of real estate, development and construction transactions. He acts for purchasers and vendors with respect to acquisitions and dispositions of multi-tenant office complexes, industrial properties and development sites, as well as acting for lenders and borrowers in connection with various types of commerci...
Clear, pragmatic advice is extraordinarily valuable in business today, especially when navigating regulations, critical start-up options, or important mergers. For clients who are seeking informed guidance on complex legal issues, financing, or transactions, Brittany Earl provides meaningful and reassuring counsel while keeping matters relatable, attainable, and straight-forward. In Britany's Own Words: "I believe I bring a refreshing approach to complex issues by thinking of what I do as &ls...
Cathy is a commercial solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial real estate, business law, and financing. After earning her B.A. with Distinction (1993) and her LL.B. with Distinction (1996 - bronze medalist) at the University of Alberta, she was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1997. Away from the office, Cathy is a director of the Edmonton Chapter of NAIOP, a member of the Edmonton chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Women Network, a director of the Elzinga Family Foundation and a memb...
Vicki is a highly regarded lawyer offering comprehensive counsel to a diverse group of clients. Her practice caters to a wide range of clients, including institutional and corporate and commercial clients, as well as single and multi-family builders. Specializing in real estate and commercial matters, she adeptly handles acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, and land development. Her experience extends to offering invaluable advice on corporate transactions and real estate financing, demons...
Aubrey is a partner based in our Calgary office and practices in all areas of commercial real estate including purchase, sale, development, financing and leasing. He has extensive experience in complex real estate transactions including both pre-development lands and lands with existing office, retail or industrial developments. He has completed transactions with various unique aspects such as environmental contamination, appurtenant water licenses, long term ground leases for development, sy...
Mark Hildebrand carries on a corporate/commercial practice and is a member of RMRF’s Construction and Financial teams. In his work with the Construction team, Mark has significant experience advising both owners and contractors with respect to various contracting issues, including structuring complex joint ventures and providing advice related to large construction projects. He has advised on dozens of public private partnership (P3) social infrastructure projects throughout Alberta, ac...
Devin is a partner based in Lawson Lundell's Calgary office and has a practice focused on commercial transactions and real estate law, including purchase/sale transactions, financing, corporate matters, condominium work, commercial and residential leasing, and development matters. Devin has experience acting for a wide variety of clients including business owners, lenders, borrowers, landlords, tenants, and commercial developers. In working with these clients, he has had the opportunity to wo...
Kevin Keyes is a Partner in the firm’s Calgary office. His practice focuses on real estate development, financing and leasing. Kevin has advised clients with respect to land assembly; annexation; purchase; subdivision; rezoning; development approvals; financing; leasing; management and sale of commercial and institutional projects, and public/private-sector initiatives. Regularly assists clients in making strategic business decisions, negotiating and preparing complex commercial agreeme...
Laurie is the Condominium group team lead at McLeod Law. Her practice is concentrated in condominium matters, including governance and litigation. She advises developers, property managers, and boards of directors on matters relating to land, people, and overall governance. Laurie helps her clients with their business decisions, risk management, and people relations. She is well versed and experienced with the Condominium Property Act and Regulation, and related case law.
Bianca, a native of Quebec City, is a bilingual lawyer with extensive experience in commercial, banking, and real estate law. She is a member of the Law Society of Alberta and the Barreau du Québec. In her current role as Practice Group Leader for the Commercial, Banking, and Real Estate department in Calgary, Bianca has been leading the group for several years providing legal advice to a broad range of clients. Bianca is a member of the Huron-Wendat First Nation, whose reserve is loca...
Annette Lambert represents a variety of clients, including power and energy companies, real property and commercial and industrial developers, chartered banks, institutional and private lenders, and a number of other commercial and industrial participants. Annette advises on a broad range of commercial real property matters, including financing, acquisitions and divestitures, project and infrastructure development, and industrial and commercial leasing. She consults at strategic levels on her...
Victor Lirette is RMRF's Financial Team Leader and carries on a practice which includes loans and security placement, commercial lending, syndicated loan, club deal and floor plan financing. He also carries on an active practice in real estate development and construction law. Victor has published articles in the Alberta Law Review relating to problems involving non-profit associations and frequently presents seminars and courses of interest to those involved in the banking, construction and ...
Paul is a Co-Leader of Fasken’s Real Estate group and a Partner in the Calgary office. He advises on a wide variety of complex matters for real estate clients, including purchase and sale transactions of office, industrial and retail properties, mortgage financing, leasing, and development and planning matters. Paul acts for a broad range of clients, including pension funds, life insurance companies, major landlords, and institutional lenders. Paul also has significant experience in neg...
Richard’s notable capabilities in corporate and commercial law are well established. He holds a Business degree with a major in accounting, and has completed the Canadian Securities course as well as the CICA in-depth Income Tax course. Richard’s knowledge in Commercial Real Estate comprises; shopping centre purchase and sales; land assemblies, purchase and sale transactions for retail and industrial lands; free standing and shopping centre anchor tenant leasing; commercial retail...
Justin is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Insurance Services Practice Group, where he acts as defence counsel for several insurance companies in the litigation of various injury and property loss claims in both the Alberta and Yukon jurisdictions. He has otherwise represented individual clients in a variety of civil litigation matters. Justin also practices in the area of Commercial Litigation, representing businesses and their principals who are faced with a wide array of litigat...
Practice areas Business Law Commercial transactions and financing Real Estate Development Acquisition, development, financing and sales of commercial real estate and residential properties Condominium law and development Purchases and sales of commercial real estate and residential properties Leasing of commercial and residential properties Project development of commercial and residential properties Real Property Financing
Sonny Mirth has practiced law in Alberta for over 50 years. His practice focuses on property and contract law including property development, financing, sales, purchases, leasing, preparation and analysis of mortgages, debentures and other security documents, condominiums, mortgages and other security remedies and actions, builders’ liens, and landlord and tenant matters. He has appeared in all levels of the courts of Alberta and in the Supreme Court of Canada and has served on arbitrat...
Sharon is a solicitor whose practice emphasizes all aspects of commercial real estate. She delivers practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients, including landowners, developers, builders, landlords, tenants, joint-venturers and private lenders. Sharon advises on all areas of real property transactions, including the purchase, sale and financing of commercial office complexes, retail shopping centres, residential apartment buildings and hotels. She also acts for landlords and tenants...
Shaun Partridge, QC is a partner based in our Calgary office. Shaun practices in our Real Estate and Corporate Commercial practice groups and has a practice that encompasses a broad range of sophisticated real estate and corporate–commercial transactions including corporate reorganizations and restructuring, real estate acquisition and disposition, development and financing. Shaun represents investors, developers and end-users with the acquisition, financing, development and disposition...
Gary is a commercial solicitor, whose practice includes commercial lending and commercial real estate. After earning his B.A. in Political Science (1973) and his LL.B. (1976) at the University of Alberta, Gary was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1977. Away from the office, Gary is actively involved in numerous charitable, community and political organizations in capacities as fundraiser, organizer and lecturer.
Ryan’s area of focus is Commercial Real Estate, Leasing, Corporate Law and Banking and Financial Services and includes services pertaining to purchase and sales, financing, property management, real estate syndication, land development, and construction law. Ryan Robertson began his career with internationally recognized Canadian law firm Bennett Jones as Associate Counsel in Commercial Real Estate for 7 years. He has held General Counsel and In-House Counsel positions for multiple REIT...
Brian has extensive experience with all types of real estate properties and projects, including: financing leasing development acquisition disposition He has worked with residential, commercial, industrial and infrastructure, and represented clients as both lead negotiator and legal counsel, including negotiations for, and on behalf of, the Province of Alberta. Brian continues to be engaged in pro bono legal work for select clients, civic authorities, charitable and religious foundations, and...
Dave has practiced real estate law exclusively since 1980. He has extensive experience advising on real estate land and project development, real estate joint ventures, financings, acquisitions and dispositions of commercial properties, retail, office, and industrial leasing's, high rise condominium construction, and drafting commercial real estate agreements. Dave combines a detailed understanding of each of his files with a pragmatic and common sense approach to helping his clients bring th...
Katherine Rubin is an associate in Fasken’s Knowledge and Practice Innovation department, and works with the Banking and Finance group across the Firm. In this role, Katherine assists the Banking and Finance group by creating and locating resources and content to ensure the efficient and consistent delivery of high quality legal services, and by maximizing the group’s shared intellectual capital. Katherine has a broad range of experience in banking and finance law, and has represe...
Business Law Commercial leasing Commercial lending and financings Commercial sales and acquisitions Shareholder agreements and corporate organization Employment Preparation of employment agreements and policy manuals Advising clients on matters relating to wrongful and constructive dismissal and human rights claims Advising clients with respect to disability and accommodation issues Real Estate Acquisition, financing and sale of commercial real estate and residential properties
Mark Sawyer articled with Dunphy Best Blocksom LLP in 2003 and became a partner in 2010. Mark’s practice focuses on the business and commercial aspects of the law, as well real estate and estate planning. Mark works with many privately held businesses, advising them on their corporate, financing, contract and shareholder matters. Mark provides advice as well on the incorporation of new businesses and the sale and purchase of existing companies. He also acts for clients who are buying, s...
Josh Selby’s practice focuses on real estate law. Josh’s practice includes real estate transactions (acquisition and disposition), leasing, condominiums, real estate development, and real estate financing (especially development financing), and limited partnerships/joint ventures. Josh also has experience in planning law and with subdivision and development appeal boards. He has acted for developers of shopping centres, apartment buildings, industrial buildings, subdivisions, and ...
Steve is a partner acting on behalf of financial institutions and other creditors in debt recovery and realization, including both secured (foreclosure, mortgage enforcement) and unsecured (judgment enforcement) debts. After earning his B.A. (2000) and his LL.B. (2004) from the University of Alberta, he was admitted to the Alberta bar in 2005 and the Nunavut bar in 2009. Steve was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2022.With over 15 years of experience, Steve has represented clients before the Prov...
Randy has been practicing law with Parlee McLaws since 1998 and currently practices in the areas of real estate and financing. In real estate, Randy has experience in a variety of leasing matters, from shopping center and office leases to telecommunication site agreements. Randy has also routinely been involved in residential and commercial real estate transactions, and has assisted clients through the legal labyrinth of condominium property law. In the financing area, Randy has been involved...
Ron is a commercial solicitor whose practice emphasizes commercial real estate, commercial leasing, acquisitions and financing and business acquisitions. He was admitted to the Alberta bar in 1992 after earning his B.A. (1987) at the University of Toronto and his LL.B. (1991) at the University of Alberta. Ron has instructed bar admission courses on commercial and real estate law and presented seminars on commercial leasing for the Legal Education Society of Alberta and to industry. He is the ...
Larissa's practice encompasses advising a broad range of clients on complex commercial real estate matters including acquisition and disposition transactions, land ownership and structuring arrangements, leasing, mortgage financing, real estate development matters and foreign ownership of land compliance matters. Larissa advises a variety of local, national and international clients including real estate advisors, asset and property managers, landlords and tenants, institutional lenders and b...
Melissa Timbres has a general solicitor’s practice, focused on banking and finance, commercial real estate, land development, and corporate commercial transactions. Melissa advises clients on a range of commercial matters, including with respect to commercial real estate purchase and sales, land development contracts, secured financings, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures, sales and acquisitions of businesses, technology and licensing matters, and contracting for third party serv...
Kamil Umar is a commercial real estate lawyer based in Calgary. He takes a business-minded and market-driven approach to his practice, ensuring clients receive practical and thoughtful advice on matters including property purchase and sale, land development and land use planning, condominium and strata development, leasing of all asset classes, and financing and public infrastructure work. Kamil acts for diverse clients, including residential, commercial and industrial developers, privately a...
Stephanie is a litigator with a focus on: condominium law foreclosures debt recovery personal injury Stephanie represents condominium corporations, boards, and property managers with collections, foreclosures, bylaw enforcement, bylaw interpretation and opinions, and access issues. She represents banks, financial institutions, and private lenders in foreclosure, and secured and unsecured debt recovery. She also assists parties in obtaining compensation when they are injured through no fault o...
Michael Witt is a partner in the Real Estate Group of Stikeman Elliott. He provides advice to public, private and institutional owners and developers, lenders and advisors in relation to a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, development projects, master-planned communities, joint ventures and various ownership structures, ground leases and property leasing.
Prior to attending law school, Heidi spent five years working for a large residential landlord as a Buyer and Expeditor. She volunteered for Student Legal Services throughout law school and worked as both a Civil and Family Day Leader and Civil Project Coordinator, gaining experience representing others in Provincial Court and various tribunals. She also worked as a research assistant to a leading academic in the area of Aboriginal Law. Heidi clerked at the Court of Queen’s Bench in Edm...
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