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Lawson Lundell LLP

Real Estate

Canada Guide 2026 : British Columbia

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​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 Act, Strata Property Act, Real Estate Development Marketing Act, Real 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 - British Columbia

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Lawson Lundell is a dominant regional law firm with impressive expertise in transactional real estate in BC. Its real estate team advises clients from the industrial, residential and energy sectors on commercial leasing, acquisitions, dispositions and financing matters, as well as joint ventures. Its lawyers are equally well versed in strata property matters and offer extensive experience in relation to mixed-use portfolios and infrastructure projects. The group is increasingly recognised for its China Initiative, focusing on supporting Chinese clients in their BC transactions. The team in Vancouver draws on expertise in the law firm's office in Calgary to advise real estate clients across Western Canada.

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Strengths

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  • The team truly puts themselves in the shoes of the client.

    Real Estate respondentCanada

  • The department is distinguished by its depth of legal expertise and its ability to address complex commercial challenges with tailored, creative solutions.

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  • Lawson Lundell has been able to provide talent within the firm to deal with any of the issues that we encounter.

    Real Estate respondentCanada

  • The team has broad experience in all facets of the industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Edward L. Wilson
    Edward L. Wilson

    Edward L. Wilson

    Edward Wilson has a strong track record in BC real estate development, with noted expertise in strata wind-ups. In addition to advising on industrial, commercial and condo developments, he also has experience handling air space parcels.

    • He is a godfather of this space.

      Real Estate respondentCanada
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  • Peter Tolensky
    Peter Tolensky

    Peter Tolensky

    Peter Tolensky heads the real estate group of Lawson Lundell from his base in Vancouver, from where he offers clients deep knowledge of corporate transactions and structures, in addition to his experience handling lease negotiations for landlords and tenants in industrial and commercial properties.

    • He has a deep knowledge of the industry, and the balance required between good legal practice and practical application.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

    • He is very smart, knowledgeable and definitely our go-to when we need someone in our corner.

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    • He is not shy to fight for his client's best interests.

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  • Maxwell Carroll
    Maxwell Carroll

    Maxwell Carroll

    Maxwell Carroll is particularly adept at advising clients on the acquisition and sale of development sites and mixed-use projects, as well as permitting matters.

    • He has really high intellect and is really good at acknowledging risk.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

    • Max is a solution-oriented counsel who understands how to simplify complex documents.

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    • He has an innate ability to understand the broader business context, enabling him to provide strategic and tailored legal solutions.

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  • Jack Yong
    Jack Yong

    Jack Yong

    Jack Yong has particular strength in representing Asia-Pacific clients and is strongly aided by his ability to provide legal services in Chinese. His practice focuses on the sale and acquisition of real estate properties, as well as leasing agreements.

    • We are very satisfied with Jack's services and professionalism.

      Real Estate respondentCanada

    • His knowledge in just about every genre as far as we deal with is excellent.

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  • Chad Travis
    Chad Travis

    Chad Travis

    Chad Travis is establishing a noteworthy real estate practice in BC, often handling the acquisition and financing elements of mixed-use project mandates for property developers and real estate investment companies.

    • He is really comprehensive and has a practical understanding of what is needed in the industry.

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