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Lawson Lundell LLP

Real Estate

Canada Guide 2026 : Alberta


Lawson Lundell LLP

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Provided by Lawson Lundell LLP

​Lawson Lundell’s Real Estate Group acts for developers, institutional and private investors, pension funds, pipeline, mining, energy and utility companies, contractors, and government agencies who undertake and manage a broad range of real estate projects and portfolios, including commercial, industrial, institutional, residential and mixed use. We provide advice on British Columbia legislation such as the Land Title ActStrata Property Act, Real Estate Development Marketing ActReal Estate Services Act, Property Transfer Tax Act, Mining Right of Way Act, Oil and Gas Activities Act and the Agricultural Land Commission Act, among others.

We have the expertise, resources and reputation to provide our clients with responsive, pragmatic and cost-efficient advice. In addition to serving our clients, our lawyers are frequently called upon to participate in educational presentations for the legal profession and the development industry, and are also active and contributing members of industry associations such as the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties, the International Council of Shopping Centers and the Urban Development Institute.

Our areas of expertise include:

  • Acquisitions & Divestments​
  • Leasing 
  • Infrastructure
  • Development
  • Ownership Structuring
  • Financing
  • Expropriation
  • Municipal Law
  • Litigation
  • Property Tax, Property Transfer Tax, Foreign Buyers' Tax and Vacancy Tax
  • Environmental/Contaminated Sites
  • Indigenous Law
  • Strata Property Wind-Ups

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Alberta

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Lawson Lundell enjoys a robust reputation for its commercial and residential real estate capabilities, which include a strong pedigree in mid-market transactional activity, advising on leases, development projects and land use matters. The firm also offers complementary strengths in real estate litigation, as well as environmental and Indigenous law.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Lawson Lundell acted for Certus Developments in the sale of two Calgary shopping centres for CAD79 million.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The team takes the initiative on tasks to ensure success versus simply waiting for instructions.

    Real Estate respondentCanada
  • I have got a high degree of confidence in the work of Lawson Lundell.

    Real Estate respondentCanada
  • The Lawson team is very knowledgeable in this area of law.

    Real Estate respondentCanada
  • The firm's attention to detail and efficiency in their service is unparalleled.

    Real Estate respondentCanada
  • The size of the firm lets them pull in subject matter experts when needed.

    Real Estate respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 3Devin Itterman
    Band 3Devin Itterman

    Devin Itterman

    Devin Itterman is a respected Calgary-based lawyer with a broad real estate practice. He advises on the acquisition, sale and financing of various property classes, including industrial and commercial assets, as well as mixed-use developments.

    • Devin's knowledge of commercial real estate transactions and financing is top-tier.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
  • Band 3Shaun Partridge KC
    Band 3Shaun Partridge KC

    Shaun Partridge KC

    Shaun Partridge KC frequently represents clients in real estate financings, sales and leasing matters.

    • He is a very talented lawyer with many years of experience and a great work ethic.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
  • Up and ComingAubrey Guild-Young
    Up and ComingAubrey Guild-Young

    Aubrey Guild-Young

    Aubrey Guild-Young is an up-and-coming lawyer who is noted for his expertise in commercial real estate matters and highly appreciated by his clients. He is frequently to be seen advising lenders, developers and major industrial clients.

    • Aubrey has great knowledge of the real estate world.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
    • He is very pragmatic, good at explaining items in layman's terms and helps us understand legal implications.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
    • He always answers all of our questions and takes the time to study our cases.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
    • He is very comfortable advising on the business side of things.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

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Alberta

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