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Bennett Jones LLP

Real Estate

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Bennett Jones LLP

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Real Estate - Alberta

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is a Calgary-based powerhouse providing comprehensive real estate advice to a nationwide client base of high-profile REITs, developers and portfolio managers. The firm's commercial real estate group frequently advises on major acquisitions, dispositions and leasings, as well as financings and partnership agreements. It demonstrates notable expertise in large regional developments, including office, retail and residential projects. The team is also well equipped to handle land use and zoning matters, including the obtaining of development permits and municipal approvals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones LLP represented O'Leary Productions USA in the acquisition and development of "Wonder Valley", a data centre project in Alberta, including all land-related aspects of the development.

Strengths

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  • Bennett Jones has a strong and personal legal team with a high level of expertise in commercial real estate law.

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  • The team provides practical, decision-focused advice, maintains proactive engagement through ongoing market and regulatory insights and offers consistent partner-level access.

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  • The team's combination of responsiveness, commercial awareness and strong advocacy sets them apart from others in the industry and makes them a trusted partner in delivering complex projects efficiently and with confidence.

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  • The firm has a deep roster of lawyers to bring onto any file.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alixe Cameron
    Alixe Cameron

    Alixe Cameron

    Alixe Cameron has a strong reputation for her varied real estate practice. She has experience in cross-provincial real estate work and regularly assists clients with acquisitions and lease negotiations in relation to retail, commercial and infrastructure developments.

    • Alixe consistently demonstrates exceptional professionalism and a deeply client-focused approach. She has practical guidance that allows matters to be resolved efficiently and with confidence.

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    • Alixe is an excellent lawyer and a strong communicator. She has a high level of expertise and knowledge of commercial real estate law.

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    • She is fantastic.

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  • Daniel Chubb
    Daniel Chubb

    Daniel Chubb

    Daniel Chubb is a partner in the firm's Edmonton office, with deep experience in advising domestic and international clients on a range of real estate-related issues, including leasing and acquisitions. He also boasts significant expertise on financing matters.

    • Dan is a trusted partner for our company and always goes the extra mile to ensure our legal and commercial work is exceptional.

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  • Riley Whitlock
    Riley Whitlock

    Riley Whitlock

    Riley Whitlock possesses experience across real estate acquisitions and financings, in addition to advising on leasing matters. Whitlock is active assisting with landmark commercial and mixed-use developments in Calgary.

    • Riley is organised and keeps us on track. He's the guy that makes it all happen.

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    • He is excellent on all levels.

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  • Ronald Barron
    Ronald Barron

    Ronald Barron

    Ronald Barron acts for public bodies and private investors in Alberta on commercial real estate transactions. He is particularly active in relation to residential and commercial developments.

    • Ron is a pleasure to work with and has an incredible depth of knowledge.

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    • Ron knows our business inside and out and has a high skill level.

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  • Luke Stretch
    Luke Stretch

    Luke Stretch

    Luke Stretch is an associate in the firm's Calgary office with impressive commercial real estate experience, particularly on complex transactions.

    • Luke provides great service and is thorough on deals.

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