Best Lawyers in Canada for Real Estate Law
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When clients find themselves facing disputes involving the places where people have made their home or their place of business it tends to strike a deeply personal chord. Effectively navigating these complex and visceral challenges in strata communities requires more than legal expertise — it involves empathy, tact, and pragmatism to identify practical solutions that bring everyone to the table. Under the guidance of our senior lawyers, Juan Pablo works with clients to understand the pr...
Julia is a commercial real estate lawyer, providing practical and strategic advice to developers, landlords, tenants, lenders, borrowers and First Nation governments on a wide array of real estate matters, including: Real Estate Transactions: conducting lease and title due diligence; structuring equity and debt financing; and negotiating purchase and sale transactions. Commercial Leasing: negotiating and advising on leases in both market and non-market environments. Land Development: advising...
Liam Oster is an associate practising in our real estate team and business law group. He represents a wide range of clients, and has particular experience with commercial leasing, hotel and shopping centre management, and specialty consumer product regulations, including cannabis, vaporizer and nutraceutical products. Liam has represented commercial property owners in a wide variety of transactions, including acquisition, sale, financing, leasing and operation of various hotel and shopping-ce...
Nicolas Dolot is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Nicolas, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicolas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Associate | Commercial Leasing Allison applies a client-focused and business-minded approach to her law practice, which includes acting for commercial retail, office and industrial landlords and tenants in a variety of leasing matters. Allison was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2019. Allison is a graduate of the dual law and business program (HBA/JD) offered by the Richard Ivey School of Business and Western Law. Allison graduated in the top 10% of her graduating class and was awarded the De...
Tony Park is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Tony, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tony is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Melinda Tomlinson is an associate in Miller Thomson's real estate group. Her practice focuses primarily on commercial real estate, including purchase and sale transactions, financing, and leasing. She also maintains a general corporate and commercial law practice. Melinda has developed a strong focus on real estate financing and has routinely acted for both lenders and borrowers on a range of commercial and residential finance transactions. She has extensive experience in the area of private ...
Aman Bindra and his team assist clients with all real estate, banking, and corporate matters, including the purchase and sale of real estate and businesses, borrowing and lending, land development and construction, and leasing. Aman regularly advises on and prepares agreements relating to land, asset, and share purchases, financings, construction projects, leasing, incorporations, partnerships, corporate reorganizations, and more. Aman grew up in Richmond, BC, and received both his undergradu...
Karoline Clarke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Karoline, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karoline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jon Del Castillo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Jon, who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jean-Félix Teasdale is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jean-Félix, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jean-Félix is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sunjeet is a partner in the Commercial Real Estate & Development team at Koffman Kalef LLP, located in Vancouver, British Columbia. She addresses clients' legal needs in the complex world of commercial real estate and development with a practical and business-focused approach. Sunjeet prioritizes understanding her clients' objectives and adapting to the dynamic nature of the real estate industry. She provides guidance to a diverse range of clients, such as entrepreneurs, corporations, dev...
Rachael Belford is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Rachael, who practices law in Ottawa, Ontario, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew is a real estate partner in the firm's Vancouver office. His practice focuses primarily on commercial leasing transactions. Andrew works with landlords, tenants and developers to draft and negotiate commercial leases and all related documentation. Andrew obtained his law degree in Australia and practiced in Perth, Western Australia prior to moving to Canada. He was called to the bar in British Columbia in 2015 after completing his articles with Lawson Lundell.
Cara Chu is an associate in the Real Estate Law practice group. Cara assists clients on a variety of legal matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, financings, and leasing. Cara graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Master of Laws (Common Law) and holds a Juris Doctor degree from Hong Kong. Prior to law school, Cara worked in banking and obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) degree from the University of British Columbia. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling an...
W. Shale Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. W. Shale, who practices law in Calgary, Alberta, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Shale is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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