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Dentons

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Real Estate - Alberta

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Dentons has a longstanding reputation for high-level advice on land use planning and development. The firm's expertise includes land use redesignation, subdivisions, development permit applications and expropriation. Its Calgary and Edmonton-based real estate lawyers represent local and national developers in their Alberta-based projects, including retail, industrial, healthcare and infrastructure developments. The group is well placed to advise clients on hearings before the province's various boards and commissions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons represented Leading Outdoor Advertising in its acquisition of lease interests throughout Alberta, Ontario and Saskatchewan for the approval and development of third-party digital signs.

Strengths

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  • We see value in a large firm like Dentons that has a strong reputation in the market.

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  • The team are clear communicators and effective negotiators.

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  • The nice thing is the firm's broad breadth of what they can handle.

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  • The team has strong knowledge of Alberta law and relevant experience.

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  • Dentons' focus is on supporting the deal.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jon Ryder
    Jon Ryder

    Jon Ryder

    Jon Ryder is a respected lawyer with a burgeoning reputation for his experience in municipal planning and land use matters. He is based in Calgary.

    • He is able to navigate through regulatory approvals very well.

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    • Jon has a good business mind.

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    • He is very committed to the best outcomes possible for his clients.

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  • Clark Kassian
    Clark Kassian

    Clark Kassian

    Clark Kassian is the national practice leader for Dentons' real estate group. He operates out of the firm's Calgary office and has particular experience in the acquisition of industrial assets, as well as advising on the reorganisation of ownership structures.

    • Clark is exceptional, knowledgeable and very resourceful.

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    • I like a concise deal and Clark can do that.

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    • He has a lot of knowledge and he is pleasant to work with.

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  • Jeff Coape-Arnold
    Jeff Coape-Arnold

    Jeff Coape-Arnold

    Jeff Coape-Arnold is a well-regarded real estate lawyer who represents investors, landlords and developers. He is notably adept at assisting clients with issues arising out of the acquisition, lease and sale of retail, commercial, residential and mixed-use developments.

    • His level of detail, organisational skills and understanding of the legal agreements and their complexity is a true strength.

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    • He is very knowledgeable, we feel really confident in his approach.

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    • Jeff is a fantastic service provider.

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  • Kamil Umar
    Kamil Umar

    Kamil Umar

    Kamil Umar is based in Calgary and has deep experience in sales and acquisitions, restructuring and franchising matters for clients. He is regularly engaged by developers and institutional investors.

    • Kamil is a great drafter and clear communicator.

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    • He understands real estate from a business perspective.

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    • He is very smart and client-focused.

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    • His thoroughness fosters positive outcomes.

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  • Lyle Zulak
    Lyle Zulak

    Lyle Zulak

    Lyle Zulak sits on the firm's Canada Region Board. He regularly advises local Alberta-based clients as well as large national corporations on various commercial real estate matters, ranging from land acquisitions to development financings.

    • He is always attentive and an excellent lawyer.

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