Best Lawyers in Alberta, Canada for Real Estate Law
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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...
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...
Eric Vaillant is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Eric, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
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 ...
Gurpreet Aulakh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Gurpreet, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gurpreet is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jaime R. Sorokin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jaime R., who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jaime R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Shale advises clients on complex commercial real estate matters including purchase and sale transactions, ownership structuring arrangements, leasing matters (landlord and tenant), real estate development matters, real estate financing, and foreign ownership of land compliance matters. He has represented clients for the acquisition or disposition of multi-building office portfolios, large residential rental complexes, office towers, hotel and hospitality assets, industrial buildings, retail p...
Heidi’s incisive and pragmatic approach to the practice of law is an asset to her clients. Heidi carries on a general civil litigation practice with a particular interest in condominium law, administrative law, estate litigation, and commercial litigation. Her clients include condominium corporations, property owners, business owners, and professional regulatory organizations. She has appeared before various boards and tribunals and has successfully represented clients at all levels of ...
Emma-Lee Kramer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Emma-Lee, who practices law in Edmonton, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emma-Lee is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeff’s practice primarily focuses on real estate, municipal law, corporate and commercial matters, and banking. A key member of our Municipal Law Team, Jeff’s practice encompasses advising clients on subdivision and development, real estate, and general municipal matters. In addition, he regularly provides Subdivision and Development Appeal Board training to new and returning clerks and members. Working with public and private organizations, Jeff has in-depth knowledge of a wide r...
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