Best Lawyers in Canada for Real Estate Law
Darren Carlson has spent most of his life living in Regina. He attended the University of Regina and studied Business Administration and thereafter the University of Saskatoon to study Law. Darren joined the firm in 2009 and became a partner in 2015. He enjoys spending time with his wife and three children as well as playing hockey and golf. Darren practices in all areas of corporate and commercial law and has represented a diverse group of clients including corporations, financial institutio...
Patrick Cleary is a member of Alexander Holburn's Banking + Lending, Real Estate, and Corporate/Commercial Practice Groups. He is also a member of the firm’s Executive team. To this end, Patrick has developed widespread experience in all areas of corporate commercial law. In particular, he has acted for real estate development clients in the acquisition, disposition, development, leasing and financing of commercial, industrial and residential developments. Patrick further applies his co...
Robert maintains a broad commercial real estate practice, advising clients on transactions, financings, and the development of retail, condominium, and mixed-use properties. He works with developers, financial institutions, corporations, partnerships, and entrepreneurs, providing practical advice to help advance their business objectives. Robert also represents landlords and tenants in the negotiation and enforcement of office, retail, industrial, farm, and ground leases.
Melissa Stappler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Melissa practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Melissa Stappler since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Melissa Stappler is held by other lawyers.
Doug advises businesses and organizations on the legal and commercial decisions that shape how they operate, grow and invest. His practice spans business law, commercial real estate, secured lending and financing, with experience ranging from major transactions to the day-to-day legal issues that come with owning and operating a business or property. Clients turn to Doug as trusted outside counsel because he gets involved early, helping them anticipate legal issues and make informed decisions...
Marc D. Kelly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Marc D. practices law in Regina, Saskatchewan Best Lawyers has recognized Marc D. Kelly since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Marc D. Kelly is held by other lawyers.
Richard Arezes is a Partner in and the Co-Chair of WeirFoulds' Real Estate Practice Group. His practice focuses on all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including land acquisitions and dispositions, development and financing. Richard has acted for many different clients (including lenders, private and publicly traded corporations and municipalities) on a multitude of complex real estate transactions. Richard also specializes in corporate structuring for his clients including joi...
Jean is a Shareholder practicing primarily in the area of Indigenous Law, with a special emphasis on First Nations economic development. She is ranked as a leading Canadian Indigenous Law lawyer by LEXPERT and has extensive experience in advising on land issues and development projects in respect of reserve land. She has assisted both First Nations and developers in structuring partnerships and other business arrangements to pursue commercial and residential developments on reserve land, and ...
Ada Tang is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Ada practices law in Edmonton, Alberta Best Lawyers has recognized Ada Tang since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Ada Tang is held by other lawyers.
Nicolas Labrecque’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial law and commercial real estate. Experienced in complex transactions of all sizes in various sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, services, renewable energy and retail, Mr. Labrecque is known for his business sense and his ability to find with our clients original and innovative solutions. His mergers and acquisitions experience includes numerous private and public Canadian, US and cross-...
Wayne Kerrick is a partner in the firm’s Ottawa office, practising in the areas real estate, secured lending and construction law. Wayne has completed numerous purchase, sale and financing transactions of all manner and size and has developed a substantial expertise in the area of construction financing and the review and interpretation of construction contracts.
Remo P. DeSordi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Remo P. practices law in Winnipeg, Manitoba Best Lawyers has recognized Remo P. DeSordi since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Remo P. DeSordi is held by other lawyers.
Chad works in the Real Estate Group at Lawson Lundell and assists clients with all aspects of real estate development, commercial leasing and municipal planning. In particular, Chad has experience: acting for developers in connection with the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties; assisting developers in the rezoning and subdivision of development properties; advising in relation to strata wind-ups; acting for the utility providers in British Columbia in connection with the acq...
Fred is arguably the most experienced and knowledgeable residential property development lawyer in Manitoba. He has been responsible for the legal work in land acquisitions, subdivision creation and approval, and residential development and sale for hundreds of subdivisions over the course of his career. He has also acted for many of Winnipeg's most prominent house builders for more than 35 years. Fred practises primarily in the area of real estate, including land development and subdivisions...
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...
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