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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 acted for landowners opposing a development project in Calgary.

Strengths

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  • The team provides efficient, practical and commercially focused advice and consistently delivers strong results.

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  • Dentons’ real estate department distinguishes itself through its ability to handle sophisticated, multi-layered transactions with both depth and coordination across practice areas.

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  • Dentons combines deep technical expertise with practical judgement, allowing them to navigate complicated transactions. The team identifies key risks, provides clear strategic advice and works collaboratively to move matters forward while keeping commercial objectives in focus.

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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 brings strong technical knowledge, strategic judgement and practical advocacy to complex issues.

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    • Jon has a rare combination of technical sophistication and commercial practicality.

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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.

    • He invests the time to understand the client’s business and the commercial drivers underlying each matter, which allows him to provide practical, market-informed advice.

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    • Clark Kassian is an exceptional lawyer who consistently demonstrates a highly practical, solutions-oriented approach to complex transactions. He is proactive in identifying issues early, communicating clearly throughout the process and ensuring that timelines are maintained.

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    • He does a good job of cutting through the noise and knows what to push and what not to push.

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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 brings deep experience, strong commercial judgement and practical, solutions-oriented advice to complex transactions.

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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.

    • Jeff is extremely responsive, provides excellent advice and works towards closing deals.

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    • Jeff is my go-to for our real estate needs.

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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.

    • He is practical, efficient and truly understands the real estate development business.

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    • Kamil is an excellent lawyer in the area of real estate.

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    • Kamil is a consummate professional; a pleasure to work with and I never have any concerns about his ability to deliver.

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