Department profile
Bennett Jones LLP

Real Estate

Canada Guide 2026 : British Columbia


Bennett Jones LLP

Rankings

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Real Estate - British Columbia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones acts for an impressive roster of local authorities, regional developers and institutional clients on all aspects of mixed-use and hospitality-focused developments, as well as other commercial real estate transactions in British Columbia. Its Vancouver team is additionally well placed to service infrastructure players requiring real estate and PPP expertise.

Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones represented Southern Star Developments as the builder-developer of four student residence buildings in Squamish, British Columbia.

Strengths

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  • The firm has the capacity to deal with running multiple high-priority demanding deals at once.

    Real Estate respondentCanada
  • The team was very strategic in its approach and brought business savvy to the negotiations.

    Real Estate respondentCanada
  • This department stands out because of its legal expertise, knowledge and extensive experience in the real estate industry to provide clients with sage advice and strategic solutions.

    Real Estate respondentCanada
  • The team have broad knowledge of the overall industry due to their established relationships.

    Real Estate respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Mark Lewis
    Band 1Mark Lewis

    Mark Lewis

    Mark Lewis is recognised for his impressive depth of expertise in real estate transactions in the BC market. He has significant experience in residential and mixed-use development projects, as well as transactions involving DPI credit facilities.
    • We love working with Mark.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
    • He knows the market very well and he knows a lot of complexities about how the market and processes work in Vancouver.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
    • Mark is hands-down the most knowledgeable and helpful lawyer for my business.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
  • Band 4Sergio Custodio
    Band 4Sergio Custodio

    Sergio Custodio

    Sergio Custodio is a respected real estate lawyer who focuses on transactions and financing mandates related to energy developments, education institutions, industrial assets and residential properties.

    • Sergio is very helpful and knowledgeable.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
  • Up and ComingMichelle Yung
    Up and ComingMichelle Yung

    Michelle Yung

    Michelle Yung enjoys a burgeoning profile for her commercial real estate practice, with notable expertise in real estate finance and development projects.

    • She gives practical advice that I can use.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
    • Michelle is an incredibly smart and talented lawyer.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

Ranked Individuals at Bennett Jones LLP (3)

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