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Dentons

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Canada Guide 2027 : British Columbia

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Dentons

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Real Estate - British Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Dentons is an international law firm with a strong track record of handling sophisticated real estate matters in BC. The Vancouver real estate group advises local developers and high-profile investors on a range of land acquisition and development matters, with strength in both the residential and commercial arenas. It is further adept in mixed-use and master-planned developments and handles transactions involving downtown properties and assets across the province.

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Work Highlights

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  • Dentons assisted Gorman Bros. Lumber in its acquisition of assets of a timber company and associated rights.

Strengths

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  • Dentons stands out for its practical, business-minded approach and its strong communication. The group is highly responsive, understands the realities of our projects and focuses on finding workable solutions rather than just identifying risks.

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  • Dentons has a vast network of lawyers with deep knowledge of the real estate sector which makes it extremely useful whenever we have any issues.

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  • Dentons provides strong technical expertise, clear communication and practical advice, which contributes meaningful value to our transactions and risk management.

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  • The Dentons team provides practical, solution-oriented advice, demonstrates a collaborative approach and consistently delivers reliable, well-considered guidance. Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is excellent.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Arnon A. Dachner
    Arnon A. Dachner

    Arnon A. Dachner

    Arnon Dachner is a deeply experienced real estate lawyer with a strong track record in transactional work and real estate finance matters, acting for a broad spectrum of corporates, financial institutions and investors.

    • He is thoughtful, responsive and brings a practical approach to complex issues. He understands our business well, communicates clearly and is someone we trust to get things done efficiently and thoughtfully.

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    • Arnon is a great lawyer with vast knowledge of our company.

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  • Shauna Towriss
    Shauna Towriss

    Shauna Towriss

    Shauna Towriss has a wide-ranging practice which sees her regularly engaged by clients to advise on acquisitions and sales in the commercial real estate space, as well as real estate finance work.

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  • Scott Wilson
    Scott Wilson

    Scott Wilson

    Scott Wilson is a respected lawyer with a growing reputation for handling commercial real estate acquisitions, and is the current managing partner of Dentons' Vancouver office. He is also skilled at assisting clients with rezoning issues and lease negotiations.

    • Scott takes a client-centric, practical approach to matters and delivers efficiency.

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  • Wilfred Chan
    Wilfred Chan

    Wilfred Chan

    Wilfred Chan is a valued adviser to a variety of clients on the full range of real estate matters, including insolvency, developments and sale of assets.

    • He is responsive, detail-oriented and consistently provides practical, reliable support.

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    • Wilfred has the ability to think outside the box and be creative.

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  • Inder Biring
    Inder Biring

    Inder Biring

    Inder Biring focuses her impressive real estate practice on development and transactional matters in British Columbia.

    • She is a great talent and always considers all aspects of the situation when providing advice.

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    • Inder is highly responsive, practical and takes the time to clearly explain complex legal concepts in a way that is easy to understand. Her ability to translate technical legal issues into commercially-relevant guidance helps us make informed decisions with confidence.

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  • Sasha Vukovic
    Sasha Vukovic

    Sasha Vukovic

    Based in the Vancouver office, Sasha Vukovic assists on a variety of transactional real estate mandates in BC, including high-rise towers and mixed-use residential, commercial and retail assets.

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